Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are seeking a Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Sour Water Stripper (SWS) processes to join our Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).OESD's technical team is responsible for providing 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' SRU & SWS, including remote and on-site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

  • Conduct regular performance reviews of existing SRU & SWS facilities and analyze KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
  • Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
  • Provide hands-on support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps.
  • Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and distribute bi-monthly SRU & SWS best technical 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 and 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 the Company 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 and coordinate 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).

Essential skills and knowledge

  • You will hold a 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 SRUs/TGTU/SWS plants.
  • You will be able to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
  • You will have in-depth knowledge of SRU/TGTU process licensor technologies.
  • You will have a proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for SRU & SWS units.
  • You will have strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to SRU & SWS performance metrics.
  • You will have strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management
  • You will also have excellent computer and presentation skills.

What we offer 

Closing: 30 August 2026

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