About the Role
The Process Engineer for Heavy Oils provides integral engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization activities in the Heavy Oil sector, which includes Crude Distillation Units (CDU), Vacuum Distillation Units (VDU), Delayed Coker Units (DCU), Kerosene Treating Units (KTU), Light Naphtha Isomerization Units (LTU), and Sour Gas Processing Units (SGP). This role involves acting as a collaborative team player and engaging in the identification of optimization opportunities, leading engineering initiatives, ensuring adherence to management strategies, and achieving performance goals efficiently and to the highest standards.
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The position operates in alignment with the company’s mission, values, strategies, as well as policies and international standards, while ensuring compliance with HSE standards and best practices in accordance with local regulations.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
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Data Analysis and Optimization
- Provide robust support while analyzing plant’s data using PI and LIMS, and provide remedial solutions for deviations.
- Identify optimization and debottlenecking opportunities and improve unit efficiency.
- Provide technical recommendations in resolving complex process issues.
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Design and Process Optimization
- Coordinate and review complex design work.
- Develop Heat and Material Balances and design minor modifications.
- Prepare preliminary documents for tender submissions.
- Lead engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
- Develop and validate process simulation and optimization studies.
- Provide technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
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Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Monitor equipment including reactors, drums, and compressors.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and propose corrective actions.
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Safety and Compliance
- Develop technical procedures.
- Lead HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety reviews.
- Provide technical leadership for Management of Change (MOC) and risk assessment activities.
- Promote process safety best practices across the organization.
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Process Engineering Support
- Provide support for the development of key documents and offer technical assistance to other sections.
- Develop advanced simulation models and digital performance tools.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
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Reviews and Approvals
- Provide technical approval for key process engineering deliverables.
- Perform independent technical reviews of engineering studies and proposals.
- Represent Process Engineering in technical committees and strategic initiatives.
Key Interactions
- Internal: Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders for daily operations.
- External: Engage with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Education Requirements
- An Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field.
Language Requirements
- Excellent proficiency in written, spoken, and reading English is essential.
Background and Experience
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Competencies and Skills
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in refining/process engineering.
- Extensive experience with Heavy Oils operations including CDU, VDU, DCU, KTU, LTU, and SGP.
- Proven track record in leading process improvement and debottlenecking initiatives.
- Experience in refinery commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
- Strong background in Process Safety Management, HAZOP, and MOC reviews.
- Demonstrated capability in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- Advanced proficiency in process simulation and modeling tools (HYSYS, PetroSIM, UniSim).
- Experience with cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives.
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Soft Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Personal and Team Accountability.
- Effective planning, organizing, and reporting skills.
- Proficient in interpreting technical drawings.
- Critical thinking, result orientation, and decisiveness.
- Ability to influence and cooperate with peers.
- Strong leadership abilities and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Strategic thinking and effective stakeholder management across all organizational levels.
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Technical Skills
- Proficient in MS Office and SOP interpretation.
- Sound knowledge of modern operational technologies and planning techniques for Heavy Oil processes.
- Good judgment in technical matters and skills in the engineering field.
- Knowledge of HSE/SCE equipment and plans.
- Advanced proficiency in process simulation tools such as HYSYS and Petro-SIM.
- Strong knowledge of refinery process optimization, energy efficiency, and debottlenecking techniques.
- Familiarity with Advanced Process Control systems, data analytics applications, and methodologies related to PSM, HAZOP, SIL, MOC, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Comprehension of refinery commissioning, start-up, shutdown, and turnaround activities.
