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Job title
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Team Lead MAF - Process Engineering
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Grade
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Stream
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RPI
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Function
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Assets Development– Process Engineering - MAF
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Location
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Oman – Muscat
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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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Head of Process Engineering
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Direct reports
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5:
Process Sr/ Engineer (5)
Process Engineers
Lead Process Engineers
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Job Purpose
Leads, and coordinates, the Process Engineering services at MAF under Head Engineering Services scope’s, acting as MAF added value partner for the provision of professional/technical leadership, managing activities and assigned team for the development and implementation of continuous improvement & process engineering-based activity interacting between TSD CoE (Central Process Engineering, Control & Product quality) and the client (MAF) by: (1) Leading the resolution of complex operational problems in MAF plants (2) Co-ordinates the team to ensure that process engineering services management meets RPI TSD management strategy and performance goals and (3) guidance and support to the operations and the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operation; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for TSD talent pipeline.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
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Main tasks and responsibilities
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Scope
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Process Optimization
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The systematic approach of analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to optimize production (improving efficiency and effectiveness) of various processes including distillation, cracking, hydrotreating, reforming, and blending, among others, to improve their performance by minimizing energy consumption, reducing operating costs, and maximizing production.
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Process Control
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Real-time monitoring, simulation, modelling, and data analytics to enable the identification process inefficiencies, reduce waste and emissions, and optimize the use of raw materials, energy, and other resources.
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Product Quality
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Data analytics that aim to meet regulatory requirements for product quality in process installations, upgrades, and maintenance
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SITE
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AREA
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Units
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Description of the main processes
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ON-SITE
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Area 1,2
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7
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AREA 1: Distillation process:
CDU: crude oil distillation unit
KMU: Kerosene Treatment
SWU: Sour Water unit,
AREA 2: Catalytic Reforming process for upgrading naphtha feedstocks into high octane gasoline blending components
Platformer
CCR (Continuous catalyst regeneration)
GTU (Gasoline Hydrotreated Unit)
NGHRU (Net Gas Hydrogen Recovery Unit)
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Area 4
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6
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Hydro Processing:
Hydro - treatment unit (NHTU)
diesel hydrodesulfurization unit (DHDS)
Amine treatment Unit (ATU) ,
Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU),
Isomerization Unit (PENEX),
Naphtha Splitter unit (NSU)
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OFF-SITE
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Area 3,5
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15
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AREA 3: (Utilities):
Gas turbine and heat recovery steam generation,
Sea Water Intake,
Fire Water System,
Water Treatment and Desalination
Instrument Air System
Fuel gas system
AREA 5: WWT / OM:
Waste-water Treatment
Feedstock and Slops/ Flare Facilities,
Intermediate Storage
Product & Components,
LPG Truck Loading,
Crude Terminal
Oil Movement,
note: under Logistics section
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Accountabilities:
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Valuation
(Process Optimization, control and product quality)
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Leads the analysis of data and identifies opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.
Resolves issues that have a direct business impact, using advanced problem-solving tools and techniques and balancing multiple considerations (e.g., economic, operating, maintenance, technical).
Utilizes process simulation tools.
Performs benchmarking of plants and systems by observing industry "best practice" to identify leading edge practices in terms of quality, time and cost - and develop implementation plans, which include identification of specific opportunities.
Identifies opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.
Coordinates and reviews complex design work performed by internal/ external engineering resources, which results in process optimization.
Develops Heat and Material Balances, Process flow Diagrams, designs minor plant modifications and follows through to the project completion.
Monitors the performance of specific equipment
Supervises preparation of the refinery turn around process scope of work.
Provides Scope of Work for MOC (Management of Change) requests raised for process improvement.
Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and proposes corrective Actions for performance improvement.
Participates in HAZOP studies for any modification of existing facilities/plants.
Preparation of preliminary documents for tender submissions.
Develops technical procedures in line with modifications and new systems implemented.
Resolves issues that have a direct business impact, using advanced problem-solving tools and techniques and balancing multiple considerations (e.g. economic, operating, maintenance, technical).
Validates the design, analysis or findings of engineer’s analyses data and identifies opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.
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Stakeholders
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Provide process technology support to internal clients (operations, engineering, corporate planning and OMT mgmt.) to reduce operational cost of the refinery using optimization tools and solving technical problems to improve availability of plants and to recommend purchases of catalysts and chemicals
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Reporting
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Report progress against the Process Engineering Services business plans, opportunities, challenges and issues faced, mitigations taken and course correction actions, etc. as required, to make an informed decision
Provide performance reports of MAF plant utilization and availability, and systems regularly to senior management and internal clients like corporate planning and finance in order to be aware of performance and allow management to take proactive and prompt decisions
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Supervisory
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Lead the teams of process engineers and ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to carry out their duties effectively, ensures process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals.
Provides guidance to the operating team on daily and longer terms operating strategies in order to ensure that all staff can complete their tasks and responsibilities.
Provides good forums to transfer knowledge between teams so that there is a culture of continuous improvement which maximizes performance and profits
To ensure proper division of work & responsibility among the process engineering teams, providing proper guidance & integration of work done, ensuring good, positive & healthy working nature among the team of engineers to ensure optimum productivity & efficiency.
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Internal: Operators, Shift supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Process Trainer, Technical Services Department, Engineer production. All TSD Team Leaders and Engineers, Operations, Maintenance and Procurement & Contracts.
External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
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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 qualification required is Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
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Language requirements
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Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
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Background and experience
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Competencies and skills
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Grade 7
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Grade 8
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TL
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8-10 years of relevant experience
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10-12 years of relevant experience
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Relevant experience in similar role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position.
Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.
Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.
Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.
Experience in Asset Master Data governance.
Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
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Soft:
Supervisory skills
Strong Communication skill verbal and written
Knowledge of process engineering best practices
Refinery commissioning and start-up.
Personal and Team Accountability
Accurate Reporting skills
Effective planning and organizing skills
Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
Effective Communication skills
Problem Solving Skills
Result orientation
Planning and Organizing
Exercising influence
Work Prioritization
Decisiveness
Technical:
Computer literacy including MS Office
Knowledge in software applications like PI, and LIMS etc.
Knowledge in Refinery and Aromatics operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
Knowledge in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
Knowledge of DCS systems.
Understanding of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
SOP interpretation
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