Process Simulation & Optimization Engineer

Job Description

Position: Process Simulation & Optimization Engineer

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 are to apply. Kindly take the time to read through the requirements before applying.

Overview

We are seeking an experiencedProcess Simulation and Modeling Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence team under the DownstreamReliability Solutions Department (RSD)

Reliability Solutions Department (RSD) provides engineering support to Saudi Aramco Global Manufacturing wholly owned and affiliates facilities (Refining NGL Processing and Petrochemicals). This includes reliability inspection corrosion management static equipment rotating equipment electrical equipment instrumentation and control support.

Your primary role as a Process Simulation & modeling expert is to provide expert guidance and support to de-bottleneck process operations and optimize through process simulation technologies. You will lead improvement initiatives for all operating departments within the Global Manufacturing Portfolio.

Responsibilities

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

• Streamline Process Simulation & Optimization objectives in alignment with corporate objectives and develop programs processes and best practices.
• Monitor relevant KPIs to improve Process Simulation and modeling performance.
• Perform process simulations and modeling using specialized software tools to analyze plants processes and optimize their performance.
• Develop and maintain thermodynamic models and mathematical equations that accurately represent the behavior of various processes.
• Identify areas for process improvements and propose modifications or optimizations to increase efficiency reduce costs or meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct performance improvement feasibility studies to increase yields and operational efficiency of the company.
• Analyze chronicle problems and debottleneck complex models to improve process operations and economic benefits.
• Conduct safety assessments to evaluate the impact of potential process changes or plant modifications.
• Lead technical sessions such as the design review model review and commissioning.
• Provide subject matter expertise to operating facilities Operations Maintenance and Engineering teams by consulting providing awareness sessions and participating and leading technical exchanges and conferences.
• Review standards and General Instructions on behalf of the Global Manufacturing Excellence departments and act as leading SME.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather data and inputs required for the simulations and modeling activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate simulation results findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers and vendors to contribute to the development of new simulation software tools methodologies and techniques.
• Stay updated with the latest industry standards best practices and technological advancements in process simulation and modeling.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering
• 15 years of experience in Process Simulation and Modeling technologies is required. Twenty years of experience is preferred.
• Refinery process engineering background is preferred with a minimum of 10 years experience
• Experienced with Process Simulation applications and specialized in APO or ROmeo software.
• Demonstrate expertise in process engineering and flowsheet-based processes simulation.
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities feedstock/product movements margins giveaways process yields and mass and energy balances.
• Demonstrate familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control process modeling.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams.