This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer who is specialized in Hydroprocessing to join our Project Management team (PMT). This Company Project Management Teams are responsible and accountable for the delivery of best in class capital projects. PMT is directly involved in executing and managing assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This will involve engineering design, procurement and construction of various sizes ($), types and complexity of small, medium to multi-billion-dollar mega projects. Project Management Team manages and executes projects usually from multiple site offices or engineering contractor design offices, geographically scattered throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Process Engineer primary role is to ensure that engineering design, procurement, construction and project completion is done in compliance with the project objective and contractual requirements i.e. project schedule, cost, HSE, company standards and procedures. Process Engineer role also involves review and study of grass root and brown field refining and petrochemical facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Execute capital projects while adhering to the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide technical input and review for the design, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of facilities.
• Address technical issues that arise in all phases of project development, particularly related to Hydroprocessing and associated facilities.
• Take responsibility for project development, including engineering studies, licensors selection, technical bid reviews, preliminary engineering, detail designs, materials procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, handover, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage General Engineering Services (GES) design contractor activities during the Pre-FEED and FEED phases, defining project work scope and schedule requirements, and developing detailed estimates for funding appropriation and approval.
• Be familiar with international procedures for Projects Phases, Engineering Phases, Bidding procedures, Procurement Processes, Construction Requirements, and up-to-date Best Practices.
• Have a full understanding of contract documents, project execution plans, interface management, change management, construction sequencing, standards specifications, and project schedules to support project managers and/or company representatives in timely project completion.
• Review and resolve day-to-day contractors\' activities related to assigned project (process) work during construction, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Participate in developing process deliverables such as BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, H&MB, data sheets, C&E diagrams, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, simulations, 3D modeling, energy optimization, startup plans, etc.
• Assist in defining scope and cost estimation for change orders and support the Project Manager or Company representative in the change management process.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of contracts, including project costs and schedule. Attend project meetings such as progress, stakeholders, design review, plot plan, and value improvement.
• Review project schedules, coordinate, and monitor the assigned project progress, addressing any performance issues with the contractor.
• Review, coordinate, and monitor invoices and contractor\'s submittals, comparing claimed progress to actual physical progress checks.
• Perform project reporting and implement company initiatives during project execution.
• Review design and study process modifications to the facilities.
• Provide routine process (design and construction) support to facilities, especially Hydroprocessing and related facilities.
• Develop and/or review testing and commissioning procedures for process equipment, particularly Hydroprocessing facilities.
• Be familiar with leading technology licensors/Vendors, international standards, and value improvement practices.
• Uphold engineering ethics and maintain high standards of professional behavior and conduct.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a higher degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the refining and petrochemical industries with a specialty in Hydroprocessing, recognized as an expert in this field.
• 5+ years of field experience, including construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) and no second language is required.
• Must have Engineering Design & Construction phase experience with a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles in the applicable International Codes, Standards, and Specifications.
• Dynamic attitude towards project improvements and savings. PMP Certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Flexible to work in multinational teams and mobilize to different locations, including remote areas as needed.

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