Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery at Aramco Aurora, CO

Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg is looking for a Process Engineer specializing in Sulfur Recovery to enhance operations and optimize refinery processes.

With a focus on performance improvement, this role involves providing technical support, conducting assessments, and collaborating with engineers to implement cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in SRU & SWS operations and a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. This is a full-time role based in the United States, specifically Aurora, Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 15 years of refinery or gas plants process units experience, with 10 years of hands‑on experience in SRU & SWS.
• Proven technical troubleshooting and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews of SRU & SWS, analyzing KPIs and developing reports.
• Deliver remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting and start‑up activities.
• Collaborate with facilities engineers on cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Process optimization

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery

Aramco seeks a Process Engineer with extensive hands‑on expertise in Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Sour Water Stripper (SWS) processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).

Overview

The primary role is to provide in‑depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries’ SRU & SWS, including remote and on‑site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing SRU & SWS facilities, analyzing KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Develop and distribute bi‑monthly SRU & SWS technical best‑practice bulletins, ensuring knowledge dissemination across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on‑demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, start‑up/shutdown activities, capacity test runs, and technology pilot testing. Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
• Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimization and process improvement initiatives, focusing on low‑hanging fruits that require minimal capital investment.
• Conduct internal assessments of SRU & SWS process engineering standards, ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and supporting their implementation across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinating with stakeholders on capital investments for SRU & SWS units and supporting techno‑economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new SRU & SWS technologies, coordinating with relevant departments for assessment and piloting support.
• Actively participate in external benchmarking activities with industry bodies such as Japan Cooperation Council Petroleum (JCCP) and Gulf Downstream Association (GDA).
• Lead and participate in SRU & SWS hazard operability (HAZOP) and safety integrity level (SIL) studies as required by operating facilities.
• Investigate incidents related to SRU & SWS process technologies, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Act as the primary coordinator for SRU & SWS data requests from Global Manufacturing Affiliate Affairs for Saudi Aramco wholly‑owned facilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, staying updated on the latest SRU & SWS technologies and industry best practices. Provide in‑house technical training to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or gas plants process units experience, with at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in handling SRU & SWS plants.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• In‑depth knowledge of SRU process licensor technologies.
• Proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start‑up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for SRU & SWS units.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to SRU & SWS performance metrics.
• Excellent computer skills and presentation abilities.
• Strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Candidate with mostly project/design experience will not be considered.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer. Work Schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer.

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.