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About the Role

SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, is seeking a dedicated Process Engineer specializing in Ethylene Glycol. This full-time role is crucial in supporting plant operations by providing expertise in complex troubleshooting, ensuring unit performance assurance and optimization, and contributing to long-term improvements and study development. You will play a vital role in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our Ethylene Glycol production facilities in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with Sharq policies and SHEMs / OMS procedures, contributing to the achievement of target SHE rates and adhering to quality procedures and Sharq ISO certified standards.
• Provide process 'know-how' support during plant upsets, perform complex troubleshooting, and assist the plant during startup and shutdown phases.
• Ensure plant process integrity by maintaining a well-defined operating envelope.
• Conduct comprehensive project feasibility studies and develop project packages, tracking the status of assigned studies on a weekly and monthly basis with other process engineers.
• Participate as a member of the Management of Change Committee (MOCC).
• Prepare study scopes to ensure they meet plant requirements, and prepare, review, and consolidate all approved study concepts.
• Assist the Process Manager with any additional assigned duties.
• Evaluate and select new catalysts based on techno-economic assessments, monitor catalyst performance, and support plants in troubleshooting catalyst-related issues.
• Initiate and apply technology adaptation opportunities and best practices to enhance operations.
• Monitor the quality of all utilities and provide operational advice in case of deviations, specifically monitoring the efficiency of steam boilers and water quality.
• Perform overall plant monthly performance monitoring and reporting, advising operations on areas for improvement.
• Maintain furnace design conversion and yield without negatively impacting the run-length of cracking operations.
• Ensure hydrogenation reactors' catalyst selectivity remains within design ranges without loss of desired products.
• Manage communication with licensors, Technology and Innovation (T&I) departments, other affiliates, and vendors.
• Conduct process modeling as required to support optimization and modification initiatives.
• Fulfill all required study portions as part of the role in the S&E committee, adhering to MEMS ** and MEMS ***
• Mentor and groom junior process engineers, monitor their progress, and act as a mentor/body engineer to develop their capabilities and validate their continuous progress.
• Handle all required process communications with licensors, SABIC Technology and Innovation (T&I), and vendors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant process engineering field.
• Experience in relevant plants such as Olefins (OLF) or Glycol production.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Process Simulation software.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build personal rapport and motivate effectively to coach internal staff and collaborate with external groups.
• Strong teamwork capabilities and experience in applying technology through collaborative efforts.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, procedures, and the legislative process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidential and proprietary information.

Work Environment and Company Information

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. SABIC is committed to activating human capital to address future challenges and foster a culture of inclusion and respect, believing that good ideas emerge from diverse perspectives. SABIC is proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

About the Role

SABIC, a global leader in the diversified chemical industry, is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join their team in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is crucial for supporting industrial distributed control system projects, leveraging product knowledge and implementation methodologies to create configurations, documents, and custom programming elements. At SABIC, the purpose is to make a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, addressing global challenges and fostering long-term relationships.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to SABIC's mission by enhancing process control performance, ensuring stable operations, and supporting project lifecycle activities. You will play a key role in optimizing unit operations, maintaining product and waste emission stability, and providing essential pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up support.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety, and the Environment by adhering to the Company's SHEM's procedures.
• Analyze process control performance to identify opportunities for improved stability.
• Report on process control performance to management.
• Train operations and maintenance teams on process control principles and practices.
• Support Project Management Teams (PMT) in enhancing process control performance and communicate necessary changes to existing control schemes.
• Drive value realization from process unit operations by encouraging operation closer to constraints.
• Maintain stable operations by stabilizing the performance of process control loops, product quality, and/or waste emissions.
• Provide support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases for operations.
• Mentor and groom junior control engineers, monitor their progress, and validate their development on a continuous basis.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Process Control principles and applications.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and packaged equipment control systems.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements, procedures, and legislative processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to apply technology effectively through teamwork.
• Strong personal rapport and motivation for coaching internal staff and collaborating with external groups and agencies involved in process safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. SABIC is a diverse and equal opportunity employer committed to a culture of respect and inclusion. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position, requiring availability during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as necessary to meet business needs.

About the Field Operator Role

Air Products, a global leader in industrial gases, is seeking a motivated Field Operator to join the Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) Company in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. BHIG, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Air Products Qudra, focuses on low-carbon hydrogen production to drive industrial innovation and support clean energy objectives. This role is essential for the daily field operations of a Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) based hydrogen plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant production to meet customer demands.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Field Operator will manage the comprehensive operation of the HYCO facility, reporting to the DCS Operator & Shift Supervisor. This position involves significant fieldwork, including equipment monitoring, routine checks, startup/shutdown procedures, and initial troubleshooting to maintain production targets and uphold BHIG's commitment to operational excellence and customer service within the customer's refinery site.

• Maintain a safe and stable operating environment, demonstrating leadership in all company and industry safe work processes to prevent injuries.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all safety-related activities.
• Strictly adhere to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, permit-to-work systems (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry), and safe work practices.
• Participate in and understand Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and monitor/maintain safety-critical equipment and interlocks.
• Ensure compliance with process safety, Management of Change (MOC) procedures, and Operating Plant Hazard Review (OPHR) requirements.
• Act as a certified first responder for plant emergencies, including firefighting, gas leaks, and emergency shutdowns (ESD), and operate emergency equipment.
• Ensure all operations comply with environmental permits, prevent and contain chemical spills, and maintain constant vigilance for hazards.
• Operate the Steam Methane Reformer based hydrogen plant, including the Hydrodesulfurization section, CO2 Removal and Compression, Methanator, PSA with Tail Gas Compression, Membrane Unit, and related utilities, as per Work Instruction Procedures.
• Operate the pipeline network to safely and efficiently supply Hydrogen, steam, and CO2 to customer pipelines.
• Ensure BHIG standards and global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and customer service are met.
• Meet customer requirements regarding safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of supply, maintaining field-level communication to satisfy demand while maximizing facility efficiency and profitability.
• Follow Site Work Instruction Manuals for production and supply of Hydrogen, CO2, and Steam, along with other operating and maintenance procedures and checklists.
• Constantly monitor all process variables (flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, analytical values) through regular field rounds, inspecting equipment using sight, sound, smell, and local gauges.
• Make local adjustments to valves, dampers, and controllers as required to maintain process parameters within defined limits and collect routine process samples.
• Execute detailed startup sequences for the entire plant or individual units from cold, warm, or hot standby conditions, ensuring a smooth and safe transition to full load operations.
• Assist in the commissioning activities of the facility and actively participate in plant startup and shutdown sequences as per detailed procedures.
• Maintain constant communication with the DCS Operator & Shift Supervisor, providing instructions for equipment adjustments, isolations, and rounds.
• Liaise with the maintenance team to coordinate equipment preparation for maintenance (isolation, purging & blinding) and safe return to service.
• Conduct detailed and accurate shift handovers, highlighting any abnormalities, ongoing work, and special instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs of operating parameters, significant events, and production data.
• Identify the root cause of process deviations and equipment malfunctions, working with engineers to implement long-term solutions.
• Suggest and participate in operational improvements and de-bottlenecking projects to enhance safety, reliability, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with all Corrective Maintenance (CM), Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks, and Environmental Regulatory requirements.
• Support and prepare for Shutdown Planning and Turnaround Planning.
• Provide coaching and motivation to new joiner field operators.
• Provide operations support and participate in investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Execute other duties as assigned by reporting managers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Execute operating directives from the Panel Operator to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Chemical Process Operations is preferred, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• An Associate Technical Degree (2-year certificate) will be considered based on relevant years of experience and demonstrated competence.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Field Operation, specifically within an SMR-based Hydrogen, Ammonia, Methanol, or Syngas plant as a Field Operator.
• Strong understanding of SMR processes, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, and rotating equipment, with a particular emphasis on compressors.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Wide technical knowledge in operations, engineering, and maintenance activities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of awareness and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively between operations and maintenance teams.
• A strong commitment to employee involvement and team building.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) operation
• Hydrodesulfurization
• CO2 Removal and Compression
• Methanator operation
• Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
• Tail Gas Compression
• Membrane Unit operation
• Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Permit-to-work systems
• Emergency response (firefighting, gas leaks, ESD)
• Chemical spill prevention and containment
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Equipment monitoring and routine checks
• Startup/Shutdown activities
• Process safety management
• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem solving
• Effective communication
• Team building

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within the customer's refinery site.