Process Engineer Sulfur Recovery📣 Job Ad

About Brunel and the Role

Brunel is seeking a Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery to join its Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). This full-time position is integral to a team responsible for delivering high-quality, multi-disciplinary technical support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities. These facilities include refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants located within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Role Purpose and Context

The primary objective of this role is to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise. The Process Engineer will focus on monitoring, optimizing, and driving performance improvement programs specifically for refineries' Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Sour Water Stripper (SWS) processes. This encompasses offering remote and on-site technical advisory support, conducting benchmarking activities, and managing technology knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing SRU & SWS facilities and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports that include actionable improvement recommendations.
• Provide hands-on support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities to facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Develop and distribute bi-monthly SRU & SWS best technical practices bulletins to ensure knowledge dissemination across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown activities, capacity test runs, and technology pilot testing, providing detailed service reports for each activity.
• Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimization and process improvement initiatives, prioritizing those requiring minimal capital investment.
• Conduct internal assessments of SRU & SWS process engineering standards, ensuring alignment with Company engineering standards and supporting their implementation across facilities.
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinating with stakeholders on capital investments for SRU & SWS units and supporting techno-economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new SRU & SWS technologies, coordinating with relevant departments for assessment and piloting support.
• Actively participate in external benchmarking activities with industry bodies such as the Japan Cooperation Council Petroleum (JCCP) and the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA).

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or gas plants process units experience.
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in handling SRUs/TGTU/SWS plants.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• In-depth knowledge of SRU/TGTU process licensor technologies.
• Proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for SRU & SWS units.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to SRU & SWS performance metrics.
• Strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Excellent computer and presentation skills.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.