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Process Engineer – NGL Fractionation

  • Location:

    Dhahran

  • Sector:

    Oil & Gas

  • Contact:

    Steve Al-Bazy

  • Job ref:

    3805

  • Published:

    5 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-02-20

mselect is looking to hire a Process Engineer – NGL Fractionation for an international oil and gas operator in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Candidates must have a minimum of 15 years of total NGL/LPG process units experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling gas processing and NGL Fractionation. Fluency in English is a must.

Overview
We are seeking a Process Engineer specializing in NGL Fractionation to join our NGL Fractionation Department. NGL Fractionation is responsible for providing Ethane, Propane and Butane product to our local Petrochemical industry through fractionating and treating Natural Gas Liquids (NGL). In addition, has the capability to export Refrigerated Propane and Butane through export facilities. Your primary role will be to support plant operations through analyzing and troubleshooting process parameters as well as performing management of change and process improvement studies.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform in-depth plant monitoring and optimize the performance of assigned units by overseen unit’s operation and economics losses
  • Issuing detailed reports to recommend changes supported by simulation models’ result to optimize unit operation
  • Lead unit operations troubleshooting and investigating off-spec. products and plant trips/ upsets and manage the required deliverables
  • Support Operations during turnaround and unplanned Shutdowns / Start-ups by understanding the unit operating conditions and transient effects to recommend operations improvements
  • Perform specific tasks such as, but not limited to catalyst/ desiccant forecast/ evaluation, test runs, de-bottlenecking studies, due-diligence assessment, enhancement studies, HAZOP studies
  • Assigned the Lead Role in process safety management overseeing HAZOP, PSR, SIL, PSSR, RA, and Alarm Rationalization. Lead HAZOP/Process Safety Reviews of plant operations as well as new modifications
  • Propose and manage major projects to improve safety, reliability and profitability. Prepare design request, budget justifications and detailed implementation plans for economically justifiable projects. Develop detailed engineering design packages for in-house process-oriented projects and follow up on implementation
  • Carryout process simulation using Aspen software package
  • Liaise with vendors and technology licensors for process enhancements and changes

Requirements:
  • You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred
  • You should have a minimum of 15 years of total NGL/LPG process units experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling gas processing and NGL Fractionation
  • Exposure to different licensor technologies for gas processing and NGL Fractionation is a plus
  • You should be a certified PHA/HAZOP leader

Additional Info:
  • Familiarity with Honeywell UOP and Shell licensed units is preferred

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.