MatchaTalent Looking for (Global Oil Gas) Sr Operation Engineer – Steam Cracker and C4+ in Saudi Arabia, Dhahran Full Time

Job Description
This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.About the CompanyThis 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 SummaryWe are seeking a Sr Operations Engineer to join SAMREF Max Chemicals (SMC) Division of the LTC Business & Project Development Department to perform optimization of refinery – chemicals integration, selection of steam cracker and C4+ co-products process licensors ensuring safety and environmental compliance. This role will drive the development of project assessment, and the delivery of project requirement. This is a refinery residue upgrade integrated with petrochemical steam cracker complex to be built in Yanbu, western region of Saudi Arabia.Responsibilities:Evaluate and screen a range of technology options for defining the Baseline Configuration.Align the level of detail needed and identify sources for technology input for LP (Long-Range Planning), operating expenses (opex), and major considerations for facility scope.Define the Process technology roadmap and establish a timeline for engagement with technology licensors/providers.Outline Pre-FEED/FEED (Front End Engineering Design) plans and deliverables related to facility design basis.Lead the evaluation of technology options and oversee the screening process.Review the details and inputs for technology options and outputs from the LP model, including process yields, qualities, opex, etc.Provide technical inputs on the selected technologies and sensitivity cases.Identify opportunities for third-party involvement.Liaise with third-party vendors/suppliers to obtain necessary information.Support the Government Engagement workstream and GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Abatement Readiness workstream by developing technical documents, assessing technology, and evaluating capital efficiency, among other tasks.Requirements:This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.Experience 10+ years in managing refinery-chemicals integration.Hands-on experience in refinery operations.Expertise in selecting process licensors and analyzing technologies for steam cracker and C4+ co-products processes.Proficiency in understanding chemical process yields, qualities, and operating expenses (opex).Familiarity with economics and capital efficiency in the context of chemical processes.Experience in developing the basis for chemicals facility scope.Involvement in capital project development within the refinery or chemicals sector, particularly in Pre-FEED/FEED stages.Understanding of molecule optimization and the integration of synergies in processes.
Keyskills : refinery Opex