Lead Engineer Central Process

Job title

Lead Engineer Central Process   

Grade

Stream

RPI

Function

Assets Development  – Process Engineering – Central Process

Location

Oman

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL Central Process Engineering

Direct reports

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Job Purpose:

Lead Central Process Engineering at RPI under TL Central Process Engineering's scope, for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process engineering-based activities acting as Senior Matter Expert of Process Optimization standards through: (1) Lead the delivering of Engineering processes services & initiatives at RPI assets including programming, coordination and follow up to ensuring that the works are done effectively; in order to deliver  effective process engineering solutions and meet  the technical requirements  to ensure that projects and service actions, tasks  and targets are achieved efficiently with the  highest engineering standards to optimize operational and business performance, productivity and in turn profitability conception to completion on time, within budget, and to a high standard

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.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Scope:

Process Optimization:

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.

Accountabilities:

Central Process Engineering (CoE)

Lead the Engineering processes and procedures implementation to assure that the team completes the technical assessments, recommendations, tasks and activities as per objectives and ensures that the technical support requirements for all the Maintenance and operations assets are performed in a timely manner in order to minimise the down time.

Lead the feasibility study, Process optimization study, energy optimization study, FEED study and support to EPC project.

Cooperates on contract management, interacting with the Vendors/ OEM management, coordination with Engineering/ Assets Development/ Inspection, FATs & SATs support, RCM Management, HAZOP, and other departments,

Provides input into the assigned budget for the department and advises on red flag budget over spend.

Identifies and execute opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.

Supervises and verify design work performed by internal/ external engineering resources, which results in process optimization.

Prepare data for Heat and Material Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, designs minor plant modifications and follows through to the project completion.

Review details of the refinery turn around process scope of work.

Analyses the documentation related to 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.

Gather preliminary documents for tender submissions.

Prepare technical procedures in line with modifications and new systems implemented.

Resolves issues that have a direct operational business impact, using problem-solving tools and techniques and balancing multiple considerations (e.g. economic, operating, maintenance, technical).

Analysis the design, analysis or findings of engineer's analyses data and identifies opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.

Recommends improvements to department procedures so that all procedures are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service ultimately managing budget and quality control.

Support the plant turnaround scope preparation and process equipment inspection.

Carry out the new catalyst technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run.

Carry out the new chemical technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run.

Analyze the benchmarking study process results and propose improvement recommendations.

Coordinate with the relevant technology licensors and consultants to ensure their compliance with the committed technical service scope.

Analyze the long-term plant performance data and drive the debottlenecking studies.

Analyze the long-term plant performance data to improve the asset yields, energy efficiency and operating cost.

Monitoring

Monitoring and executing process engineering Services to look after short to long term plant solutions, RCAs & FMEAs, spare parts reviews & optimizations, Area Reliability Committee involvements, PM reviews, TA scopes, cost optimization

Coaching & Guidance

Provides coaching and guidance to develop technical engineering strength within the Refinery technology.

Provides technical support and guidance to the operating team on daily basis and longer term based on operating tactics and demands in order to ensure that all staff can complete their tasks and responsibilities.

Internal: Operators, Shift supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Process Trainer, Technical Services Department, Engineer production. All AD and TS Team Leaders and Engineers, Operations, Maintenance and Procurement & Contracts.

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions: Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education Requirements:

Minimum qualification required is Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and Experience:

8-10 years of 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 in feasibility study, FED study and EPC project.

Experience in process optimization projects, energy optimization projects.

Experience in chemical, catalyst and study tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation.

Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.

Expertise in Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Expertise in software applications like Petrosim, Hysys, PI and LIMS etc. 

Knowledge in Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment).

Expertise in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)

Knowledge of DCS systems

Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.

Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.

Experience in Asset Master Data governance.

Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.

Expertise for budgeting and cost control.

Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.

Competencies and skills

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

Decisiveness

Exercising influence  

Work Prioritization

Technical:

Computer literacy including MS Office

Business applications (PI, LIMS, SAP, PetroSim, Hysys etc.)

Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings

Supporting and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and to provide swift support as needed.

Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries 

Business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements

Understanding of LP optimization

Understanding of downstream petroleum business financials

BPM (business process management) methodology and tools

Knowledge of petrochemical SOP interpretation