Process Performance Engineer

The company where energy is the opportunity

Our client occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. They are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.
With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, they strive to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the world and commit to enhancing value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, our client combines market discipline with a generations-spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to many communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy we supply.
This company is one of the most profitable in the world and amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.
We are seeking a Downstream Process Engineer with specialized knowledge in Utilities operations, encompassing a wide array of processes such as GTGs, STGs, water treatment, power generation, and more.
As part of our Operation Engineering Solutions Department within Global Manufacturing Excellence, you'll be integral to ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of utility facilities across our global operations. Your responsibilities will include providing technical expertise, conducting thorough performance evaluations, implementing improvement initiatives, and driving overall operational excellence to support our commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Bachelors degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized and approved program.
~+17 years of experience the Oil & Gas Industry, refining & petrochemical sector with at least 10 years’ experience in handling utilities (process engineering and operations).
~ Exposure to major equipment suppliers / package units for Utilities is preferred.
~ Experience using process engineering simulation programs.
~ Demonstrate very good command of spoken and written English.
~ Very good computer & presentation skills.
~ Review and monitor the performances of existing Utilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing the optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Issue quarterly Utilities 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).
Provide on-demand remote and/or field technical advisory support to Global Manufacturing facilities on matters concerning the operation of Utilities which may include but not limited to process design, process troubleshooting, start-up and shutdown activities and capacity test runs. Issue service report for every support activity provided highlighting the facilities need, actions taken, results, and lessons learned.
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 in collaboration with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers.
Conduct internal assessments on Utilities using Saudi Aramco engineering standard references. Highlight any deviations or better standards applied by affiliates for endorsement to facility management or Saudi Aramco Central Engineering.
Act as the overall coordinator for cascading and driving Global Manufacturing and Corporate programs for the Utilities in the operating facilities enabling their execution and effective monitoring.
Participate in Business Plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for any capital investments on assigned Utilities and support techno-economic evaluations.
Be aware of Utilities technology developments in the industry and endorse the evaluation and approval to Central Engineering to facilitate field deployment.
Support arrangement and facilitation of technical knowledge exchange workshops with major equipment suppliers for Utilities and Global Manufacturing facilities.
Provide in-house technical trainings to Global Manufacturing facilities when needed.
Participate in hazard operability (HAZOP) and safety integrity level (SIL) studies as required by Utility operating facilities.
Participate in incident investigation activities concerning Utilities as required by operating facilities.
Employment Tax – if employee chooses to separate themselves from their ‘home country’ for income tax purposes, most will not be required to pay ‘home country’ income taxes; Please check with your tax advisor for specifics relating to you
based on performance, approx. Vacation & Paid Holidays – 38 vacation days / 4 travel days / 11-13 paid holidays
Medical/Dental Plan – complimentary in-Kingdom Johns Hopkins medical care/facilities for employee and eligible family members. In-Kingdom dental services subsidized
Educational Assistance Plan (EAP) – Out of Kingdom Assistance: 90% of expenses with a maximum per child, lesser of 5x monthly base salary or the company max ($48.undergraduate college-age children get 2 round-trip economy air travel tickets; Single/Bachelor Status – 60% of monthly base salary
Stages of our Hiring Process
If your resume evaluation is suitable for this position, the recruitment team will invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview in 2-3 days.
Interviews Stage:
1 LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: Furthermore, your English level will be evaluated at this stage, ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve this evaluation.
If this preliminary phone/video interview is successful, your resume will be submitted to our client.
If your preliminary phone/video interview is not successful, our Talent Acquisition consultant will inform you.
If your resume is approved a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will get back to you and schedule a face-to-face meeting in a defined location. The client interview contains technical questions that help assess your familiarity with problem-solving in your given field and may include a behavioral evaluation. 3 There could be additional video interviews with hiring managers, which may also contain technical questions that help us assess your familiarity with problem-solving in your given field.
Conditions for employment include but are not limited to medical examinations, and permission to secure a visa to work and reside in-country.

Relocation Process:
After your offer is accepted and all conditions for employment are met, you will be assigned a relocation advisor from LHR Americas. This advisor will be your go-to resource for your job transition, providing valuable advice on visa logistics, notice periods, medical requirements, and more.


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