Refinery Process Digital Twin & Optimization Engineer

Aramco

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 400,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Aramco seeks an experienced Process Simulation Twin (PST) and Optimization Engineer to join the Reliability Solutions Department. You will deploy digital twins, integrate real-time data with equation-based or sequential simulators, and drive optimization across global facilities.

You will connect data historians, labs, and simulation tools, monitor plant health, and guide cross-functional teams on model quality and deployment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
15+ years in Process Simulations, Online Modeling or Real-Time Optimization.
Experience connecting simulations to live data sources.
Strong understanding of refinery processes and mass/energy balances.

Responsibilities

Lead development and sustainment of PST integrating real-time data with simulation engines.
Configure connectivity between historians, LIS, and simulation software.
Monitor facility health and identify optimization opportunities.
Develop thermodynamic models and equations for accurate PST reflection.
Perform offline studies and what-if analyses using PST.
Lead data/ Operations/Process Eng sessions on models and data quality.
Drive debottlenecking of CDU/VDU and hydrocrackers within facilities.
Benchmark KPIs across multiple plants and develop best practices.
Provide SME support to operating facilities and engineering teams.