Process Engineer - Isomerization

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Role Description:

• We occupy a unique position in the global energy industry.
• We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. 

Responsibilities:

• As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
• Review and monitor the performances of existing Isomerization manufacturing facilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing the process plant’s optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Issue quarterly Isomerization performance benchmarking reports highlighting the KPIs, analysis, and performance improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and support the facilities in implementing the recommendations and closing the gaps identified in the quarterly performance benchmarking reports. 
• Conduct benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops internally among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly-owned and affiliates) having Isomerization process technologies. 
• Provide on-demand remote and/or field technical advisory support to Global Manufacturing facilities on matters concerning the operation of Isomerization plants which may include but not limited to process troubleshooting, start-up and shutdown activities, capacity test runs, technology pilot testing, and process design improvements.
• Issue service reports for every support activity provided highlighting the facilities need, actions taken, results, and lessons learned.
• In collaboration with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers, propose cost optimization or process improvement initiatives focusing on ‘low-hanging fruits’ with no or minimal capital investment required, through operational adjustment or design modification

Requirements:

• You must hold a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization.
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• You should have a minimum of 15 years of total refinery or petrochemical process units experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling Isomerization plants.
• Exposure to different Isomerization process licensor technologies is a plus.