Process Engineer - Fluid Catalytic Cracking - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Renewable Energy
What are you going to do
- We are seeking an experienced Downstream Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). OESD's technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.
- Your primary role is to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' FCC, including both remote and on-site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.
- Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing FCC units, analyzing KPIs related to yield, operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
- Provide hands-on technical support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps from quarterly benchmarking reports.
- Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly owned and affiliates), facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in FCC technologies.
- Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp and upgrade activities for FCC units. Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
- Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase FCC unit reliability and yield.
- Develop and implement best practices and standards for FCC engineering and maintenance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for FCC engineering and procurement activities.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and integration of FCC equipment.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of FCC equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for FCC improvement and optimization, including catalyst developments and advanced control strategies.
- Prepare and update technical documentation and reports for FCC engineering and operation.
- Participate in business plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for capital investments in FCC facilities.
- Facilitate technical knowledge exchange workshops with FCC process technology licensors and Global Manufacturing facilities.
- Develop and deliver in-house technical training programs on FCC operations and optimization to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.
- Participate in incident investigation activities concerning FCC process technologies as required by operating facilities.
Essential skills and knowledge
- You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. An advanced degree is preferred.
- You should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in refinery operations, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience specifically in FCC operations and optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize FCC operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved (e.g., yield improvements, energy savings, reliability enhancements).
- Comprehensive knowledge of FCC processes, equipment, and systems, including regenerator operations, catalyst management, and product fractionation.
- Expertise in FCC troubleshooting, including analysis of operational issues such as afterburn, catalyst circulation problems, and product quality deviations.
- Proficiency in process simulation software specific to FCC modeling (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro-SIM).
- Strong knowledge of refinery economics and the impact of FCC performance on overall refinery profitability.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., API, ASME) applicable to FCC units.
- Experience in mentoring junior engineers and operators in FCC operations and optimization techniques.
- As the ideal candidate, you will have a proven track record of optimizing Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) operations in refinery and petrochemical plant settings.