Jan 24, 2022
We are seeking to recruit on behalf of our client a DOWNSTREAM PROCESS ENGINEER (Base Oil Lube) who will be based in Saudi Arabia on a long-term residential contract working in the client’s Downstream Global Manufacturing Department (GMSD)
with experience in Base oil lube processes (vacuum distillation unit, solvent extraction unit, catalytic hydrocracking, dewaxing units, etc.)
GMSD’s technical team is a multi-disciplinary team that provides the required high-quality technical support to GM operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & across the globe.
Provide process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for Base oil lube processes including remote and field technical advisory support, benchmarking, technology knowledge management and exchange. You will drive the performance improvement programs which enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing cost, and increase plant reliability.
Bachelors’ degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization
An advanced degree is preferred.
You should have a minimum of 15 years total refinery process units experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling lube oil refinery.
Exposure to different licensor technologies related to the lube oil process schemes, base oils grades is preferred.
Review and monitor the performances of existing lube oil refinery facilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing the process plant’s optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Issue quarterly lube oil processes performance benchmarking reports highlighting the KPIs, analysis, and performance improvement recommendations.
Monitor and support the facilities in implementing the recommendations and closing the gaps identified in the quarterly performance benchmarking reports.
Conduct benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops internally among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly owned and affiliates) having lube oil refining process technologies.
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