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Job title
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Process Engineer, Heavy Oils
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Company
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OQ8
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Function
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TSD
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Department
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Process Engineering, Control
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Section
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Heavy Oils
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Location
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Oman (Duqm)
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Budget control
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*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
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Reporting to
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Team Leader, Heavy Oils
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Direct reports
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Job purpose
Provides engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities in Heavy Oil process (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP), under TL Process Engineering Heavy Oils (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP) scope’s, acting as team player for assigned units; through:
(1) Identifies opportunities of optimization, as well as investigates and supports optimization proposals from others executing & leading the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational activities.
(2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards
The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Scope:
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Unit
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Purpose
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Key Features
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Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
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- Distils crude oil into various fractions based on boiling points.
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- Atmospheric Distillation, Preheating, Fractionating Column.
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Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU)
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- Processes heavier fractions from the CDU under vacuum to lower boiling points.
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- Vacuum Pressure, Heavy Oil Processing, Complex Equipment.
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Delayed Coker Unit (DCU)
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- Converts heavy residues into lighter products and petroleum coke.
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- Cooking Process, High Temperature, Coke Drums.
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Kerosene Treating Unit (KTU)
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- Treats kerosene to remove impurities and improve product quality.
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- Desulfurization, Hydrotreating, Product Quality.
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Light Naphtha Isomerization Unit (LTU)
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- Converts light naphtha into high-octane gasoline components.
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- Isomerization, Catalysts, Product Quality.
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Sour Gas Processing Unit (SGP)
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- Processes sour gas to remove sulfur compounds and recover valuable gases.
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- Amine Treatment, Sulfur Recovery, Gas Purification
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Main tasks and responsibilities:
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Data Analysis and Optimization
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- Provides robust support while analyses plant’s data using PI and LIMS and provides remedial solutions for deviations.
- Identifies optimization opportunities.
- Identifies debottlenecking opportunities and improves unit efficiency.
- Provides technical recommendation in resolving complex process issues.
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Design and Process Optimization
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- Coordinates and reviews complex design work.
- Develops Heat and Material Balances, designs minor modifications.
- Prepares preliminary documents for tender submissions.
- Leads engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
- Develops and validates process simulation and optimization studies.
- Provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
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Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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- Monitors equipment like reactors, drums, compressors.
- Performs RCA and proposes corrective actions.
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Safety and Compliance
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- Develops technical procedures.
- Leads HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety reviews.
- Provides technical leadership for MOC and risk assessment activities.
- Promotes process safety best practices across the organization.
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Process Engineering Support
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- Provides support for the development of Key Documents.
- Provides technical assistance to other sections.
- Develops advanced simulation models and digital performance tools.
- Mentors and develops junior engineers.
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Reviews and Approvals
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- Provides technical approval of key process engineering deliverables.
- Performs independent technical reviews of engineering studies and proposals.
- Represents Process Engineering in technical committees and strategic initiatives.
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Key interactions
Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.
External: Consultants, contractors, vendors
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Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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Education requirements
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Minimum Qualifications for this position are an Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or Operations Engineering or relevant Field.
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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- 5 years of of relevant refining/process engineering experience
- Extensive experience in Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP operations and optimization or relevant field.
- Proven track record in leading process improvement and debottlenecking initiatives.
- Experience leading refinery commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
- Strong experience in Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, and MOC reviews.
- Demonstrated capability in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- Advanced proficiency in process simulation and modeling tools (HYSYS, PetroSIM, UniSim).
- Experience supporting cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives.
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Soft:
- Strong Communication skill verbal and written.
- Personal and Team Accountability
- Reporting skills
- Effective planning and organizing skills.
- Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Result orientation
- Planning and Organizing
- Decisiveness
- Exercising influence
- Demonstrated ability to cooperate with and influence peers.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and technical workshops.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.
- Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
- Strong decision-making capability under operational and business pressures.
Technical:
- Computer literacy including MS Office
- SOP interpretation.
- Good knowledge of modern Operation technologies & Planning techniques for Heavy Oil processes.
- Knowledge of engineering best practices.
- Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in the engineering field.
- Good knowledge of HSE / SCE equipment & plans.
- Knowledge in estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
- Advanced proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSYS and Petro-SIM.
- Strong knowledge of refinery process optimization, energy efficiency, and debottlenecking techniques.
- Experience with Advanced Process Control (APC), PI systems, and data analytics applications.
- Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, SIL, MOC, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
- Strong understanding of refinery commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and turnaround activities.
- Ability to review and approve engineering studies, design packages, and technical deliverables.
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