Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery

Overview

This is a permanent role in Saudi Arabia. We welcome applications from candidates based in any country within the Americas region. Only candidates willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia that meet the requirements should apply.

We are seeking 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). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of optimizing SRU & SWS operations in refinery and petrochemical plant settings. 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 both 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 practices 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.

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