Engineer Process📣 إعلان

About Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company, an affiliate of SABIC, is seeking a Process Engineer to join its team in Al Jubail. SABIC is recognized as one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, committed to addressing future societal challenges through human capital activation and strategic partnerships. The company operates globally, serving customers in over 140 countries with a workforce of nearly 29,000 individuals.

SABIC's foundation is built on the values of Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver, driven by the purpose of "Chemistry that Matters." This commitment involves applying science and technology to enhance essential material supply and foster lasting relationships of trust, aiming to make a meaningful impact globally through collaboration with customers and communities.

Role Purpose and Context

The Process Engineer will operate in a full-time capacity in Al Jubail, providing essential support to Operations. This role is critical for complex troubleshooting, ensuring and optimizing unit performance, driving long-term improvements, and developing various studies. The position requires 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, focusing on maintaining plant integrity and efficiency within a dynamic petrochemical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with Sharq policies and SHEMs / OMS procedures, contributing to target SHE rates and adherence to quality procedures and Sharq ISO certified standards.
• Provide process expertise and support during plant upsets, startups, and shutdowns.
• Ensure plant process integrity by maintaining a well-defined operating envelope.
• Conduct comprehensive project feasibility studies, develop project packages, and track the status of assigned studies weekly and monthly.
• Participate as a member of the Management of Change Committee (MOCC).
• Prepare study scopes, ensuring they meet plant requirements, and review/consolidate approved study concepts.
• Assist the process manager with additional assigned duties.
• Perform techno-economical evaluation and selection of new catalysts, monitor catalyst performance, and support troubleshooting.
• Initiate and apply technology adaptation opportunities and best practices.
• Monitor the quality of all utilities and advise operations on deviations, including the efficiency of steam boilers and water quality.
• Prepare monthly plant overall performance reports, monitor performance, and advise operations on improvement areas.
• Maintain Furnace design Conversion and Yield without impacting the run-length of cracking operations.
• Maintain Hydrogenation Reactors’ catalyst selectivity within the design range without loss of desired products.
• Manage communication with Licensors, SABIC Technology and Innovation (T&I), other affiliates, and vendors.
• Carry out process modeling to support optimization and modification requirements.
• Execute all required studies, fulfilling the role in the S&E committee as per MEMS ** and MEMS ***
• Mentor and groom young process engineers, monitoring their progress and validating their development continuously.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in relevant plant operations (*, OLF, Glycol).

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, procedures, and legislative processes.
• Excellent communication skills, strong personal rapport, and self-motivation for coaching internal staff and collaborating with external groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in applying technology through teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidential and proprietary information.
• Proficiency in Process Simulation.

Company Culture and Values

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company, through its affiliation with SABIC, fosters a culture where good ideas are valued from all sources, and diverse perspectives stimulate innovation. The company is committed to building a team that positively impacts its culture, emphasizing collaboration with customers and communities to ensure mutual success and growth. This role also involves actively contributing to the development of junior engineers, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within the team.