Process Engineer - Utilities & Tank Farm

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing Utilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations
• Provide hands-on support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities and facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including process design, troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown activities, and capacity test runs
• Provide detailed service reports for each support activity, highlighting facility needs, actions taken, results, and lessons learned
• Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimization or process improvement initiatives focusing on minimal capital investment
• Conduct internal assessments on Utilities using Saudi Aramco engineering standard references and highlight deviations or better standards applied by affiliates
• Act as the overall coordinator for cascading and driving Global Manufacturing and Corporate programs for Utilities in operating facilities
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinate with stakeholders for capital investments on assigned Utilities and support techno-economic evaluations
• Evaluate and recommend new Utilities technologies, coordinate with Central Engineering to facilitate field deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years of total Utilities unit experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in handling refinery utilities
• Experience in water desalination and boilers for steam generation
• Ability to optimize various utility systems, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved
• In-depth knowledge of major equipment suppliers and package units for Utilities
• Proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for utility systems
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to Utilities performance metrics
• Strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Housing allowance or company-provided accommodation
• Transportation allowance
• Annual home airfare for employee and dependents
• End-of-service gratuity per Saudi labor law
• Medical and dental coverage for employee and dependents
• Children's education assistance

Skills