Delayed Coker Visbreaker Specialist📣 إعلان

Role Overview

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Delayed Coker Visbreaker Specialist to join the Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). This full-time role involves providing in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refinery delayed Coker and visbreaker units. The specialist will offer both remote and on-site technical advisory support, conduct benchmarking, and manage technology knowledge.

About the Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD)

The OESD delivers high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Saudi Aramco's Global Manufacturing operating facilities. These facilities include Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants located within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. The department's mission is to enhance the operational excellence and performance of these critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing delayed coker/visbreaker facilities, analyzing KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports, including actionable improvement recommendations.
• Provide hands-on support for implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in addressing identified gaps from benchmarking reports.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly-owned and affiliates), facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in delayed coker/visbreaker technologies.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, covering troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp, and upgrade activities, and provide detailed service reports for each activity.
• Drive performance improvement programs to enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase plant reliability for delayed coker/visbreaker units.
• Develop and implement best practices and standards for delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and maintenance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (process, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and integration of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for delayed coker/visbreaker improvement and optimization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience across the refinery and/or petrochemical industry, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in delayed coker/visbreaker specialty.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize delayed coker/visbreaker operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• Comprehensive knowledge of delayed coker/visbreaker processes, equipment, and systems in refining and petrochemical industries.
• Deep understanding of ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2, ASME Section I, API-530, API-535, API-537, API-560, API-579, API-936, and NFPA standards applicable to fired equipment.
• Significant experience in inspection and failure analysis of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced NDE techniques related to delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
• Knowledge of remaining life calculations for heater tubes and refractory design and repair.

Essential Skills and Proficiencies

• High level of proficiency in using software tools related to delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and design, such as Aspen Hysys, ANSYS, and HTRI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present technical reports to various audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within Saudi Aramco's Global Manufacturing operations. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and providing support to facilities both within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.