Lead Engineer Process MAF

About the Role
The Lead Engineer Process at the company plays a crucial role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process engineering activities. Acting as a Senior Matter Expert in Process Optimization standards, you will be tasked with:

• Leading the identification and implementation of process optimization-based activities at the company refinery.
• Analyzing and preparing optimization proposals while executing corresponding engineering actions, tasks, and activities related to optimization opportunities.
• Ensuring that Management process services align with the Management strategy, tactics, and operational performance goals.
• Providing focused technical and engineering support to operations and engineering teams in the company's plants.
• Guiding young engineers to ensure projects and service actions achieve targets efficiently and to optimum standards.

This role is aligned with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies and adheres to policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government and legal regulations, and best international practices in accordance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Accountabilities:

• Lead the implementation of engineering processes and procedures, ensuring timely completion of technical assessments, recommendations, and tasks necessary to minimize downtime in maintenance and operations assets.
• Cooperate on contract management with Vendors/OEM management and coordinate with Engineering/TSD/Inspection, including support for FATs & SATs and HAZOP studies.
• Provide input into the assigned budget for the department and monitor for any red flag budget overspend.
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize operations across process units or equipment.
• Supervise and verify design work performed by internal and external engineering resources, ensuring process optimization.
• Prepare data for Heat and Material Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, and design minor plant modifications while following projects through to completion.
• Review details of scope of work for refinery turnarounds and analyze related documentation for MOC (Management of Change) requests.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and propose corrective actions for performance improvement.
• Participate in HAZOP studies for modifications of existing facilities and plants.
• Gather preliminary documents for tender submissions and prepare technical procedures for modifications and new systems.
• Resolve operational issues impacting business performance using problem-solving techniques and balancing multiple considerations.
• Conduct benchmarking study process analyses and propose improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate with technology licensors and consultants to ensure compliance with technical service commitments.
• Analyze long-term plant performance data to identify debottlenecking opportunities and improve asset yields, energy efficiency, and operating costs.

Monitoring

• Monitor and execute process engineering services for short to long-term plant solutions, including RCAs & FMEAs, spare parts reviews & optimizations, PM reviews, and turnaround scopes.

Coaching & Guidance

• Provide coaching and guidance to strengthen technical engineering capabilities within the refinery technology team.
• Support the operating team with technical guidance to ensure tasks and responsibilities are completed effectively.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Operators, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance Coordinators, Technical Services Department, Engineering Teams, Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement & Contracts.
• External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers.

Notable Working Conditions

• Field operations and office environment, with moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering.

Language Requirements

• Excellent written, read, and spoken English (required); Arabic - Native (desirable).

Background and Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, with preference for experience relevant to this position.
• 5+ years of experience in Platforming Technology.
• Familiarity with field investigations, inspections, troubleshooting, and performance checks.
• Understanding of Process Plant (P&ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings.
• Experience in benchmarking studies such as Solomon and Asset Master Data governance.
• Expertise in budgeting and cost control.

Competencies and Skills

• Soft Skills: Leadership, strong communication (verbal and written), decisiveness, influence, work prioritization, critical thinking, result orientation, planning, and organizing.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with MS Office, good engineering judgment, knowledge of SAP, PI, and LIMS; proficient in interpreting technical drawings and accurate reporting.
• Familiarity with HSE standards (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response) and DCS systems.
• Knowledgeable in Refinery and Aromatics operations, including but not limited to Distillations, Catalytic Reforming, Hydroprocessing, Sulphur Recovery, Amine treatment, Isomerization, Naphtha Splitter, Utilities, Co-Generation Systems, Waste-Water Treatment, and Oil Movements.