Process Simulation & Optimization Engineer ( GM )

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.

Responsibilities:

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

• Streamline Process Simulation & Optimization objectives with corporate objectives and develop program best practices, and monitor KPIs to improve Process Simulation and modeling performance. 
• Lead and develop Process Simulation models for refineries and NGL fractionations using dynamic or steady state simulation software applications.
• Perform process simulations and modeling using specialized software tools to analyze refinery processes and optimize their performance.
• Develop and maintain thermodynamic models and mathematical equations that accurately represent the behavior of various refinery processes.
• Verify the accuracy of the simulation models by comparing the results with actual plant data and conducting sensitivity analyses.
• 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.
• Conduct benchmarks, business case studies, and pilot and evaluate process simulation technologies.
• Review standards and General Instructions on behalf of the GME departments and act as leading SME.
• 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.

Requirements:

• You must have a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering.
• You should have a minimum of 10 years of experience with Process Simulation and Modeling technologies.
• You should be able to demonstrate expertise in process engineering end flowsheet-based processes simulation.
• You should possess a comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances.
• Familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control process modeling is also essential.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions is a must.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams is also required.