Lead Process Engineer (Steam Cracker Units)
Location: OmanContract Type: 1 Year Contract (Extendable)
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the Refining and Petrochemical industry.
- Extensive hands-on experience in both Process Engineering and Project Execution of Steam Cracker and Polymer Plants is essential.
- Demonstrated expertise in process, optimization, design, revamp, technology implementation, and project delivery of Steam Cracker units and Polymer Plants.
- Preferred experience with Steam Cracker Unit, Pygas Unit, MTBE, Refinery Dry Gas (RDG) Unit, NGLE Unit, and Polymer plants.
- Proven track record in Concept Studies, Feasibility Studies, FEED, and EPC projects.
- Strong background in process optimization, energy efficiency improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Expertise in process engineering deliverables, including Design Basis, Process Descriptions, Heat & Material Balances (HMBs), PFDs, P&IDs, Flare Summary, Relief load, Process datasheets, Control narratives, C&E diagram, Interlock description, and Hydraulic Studies.
- Skilled in field troubleshooting, plant investigations, inspections, performance monitoring, and data analysis.
- Experience in chemical, catalyst, and engineering study tender evaluations, including preparation of technical scopes of work.
- Exposure to industry benchmarking programs such as Solomon benchmarking studies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of international standards, material specifications, and engineering best practices.
- Proficiency in process simulation and plant information systems such as Petro-SIM, Aspen HYSYS, PI System, and LIMS.
- Strong understanding of refinery and petrochemical operations, including process, static, and rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge of HSE requirements, including Process Safety Management (PSM), H₂S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, and Emergency Response.
- Familiarity with DCS systems and advanced process control environments.
- Good knowledge and practical experience with SAP applications.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Experience in Asset Master Data governance and management.
- Capability in budget preparation, cost control, and business case development.
- Familiarity with data management practices and techniques to ensure data integrity across integrated systems and reporting platforms.
- Experience in both Process Engineering and Project Execution of Steam Cracker Plants is a mandatory requirement.