Chemical Engineer

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:

• Perform process troubleshooting and address chronic operational problems
• Conduct optimization of processes through identifying improvement opportunities and implementing technically robust and cost-effective solutions
• Provide technical guidance and field support for process related issues in the plant
• Lead investigations and HAZOP’s
• Carry out detailed design reviews of plant modifications and support the implementation of projects
• Develop and execute equipment/process assessment studies as well as feasibility studies for improvements to increase plant safety, reliability or efficiency
• Mentor and develop young engineers.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, engineering ethics and professional conduct.

Requirements:

• Hold at least a BS degree in chemical engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 10 years’ industry experience preferably at operating facilities
• Be able to perform process simulations and carry out equipment sizing and performance calculations (e.g. Relief valve, control valves, heat exchanger performance
• Have significant experience in design development, technical design reviews and project execution (pre-commissioning, commissioning & startup)
• Have experience in process safety management systems & tools such as HAZOPs and MOC’s
• Possess a thorough knowledge of industry standards (e.g. API) as well as best practices (RAGAGEP)
• Professional Engineering, Chartered Engineer or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Be capable of project and design assignments beyond the ability of the basic professional Engineer III or is qualified to an outstanding degree in one or another "Specialist#.
• Have a thorough knowledge of English is required to perform analyses and studies in depth, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements
• Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, US and Codes, Standards and Specifications.