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Senior Operation Engineer (CDU & VDU
Job in
Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineer, Oil & Gas
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Provide technical and operational leadership for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU). The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, supporting operational excellence, troubleshooting, process optimization, reliability initiatives, and personnel development within a world-class refinery environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical expertise and operational support for CDU/VDU units to ensure safe, stable, and optimized operations.
- Monitor unit performance and identify opportunities to improve throughput, energy efficiency, product yields, and operational reliability.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for process upsets, equipment performance issues, and operational challenges.
- Conduct process performance reviews and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Support refinery optimization initiatives, shutdowns, startups, catalyst changes, and turnaround activities.
- Develop and update operating procedures, standard practices, and emergency response guidelines.
- Perform root cause analyses (RCA) and participate in incident investigations.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Inspection, and HSSE teams.
- Review operating parameters and ensure compliance with refinery operating envelopes and safety requirements.
- Support Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and operational risk assessments.
- Coach and mentor console operators, boardmen, senior operators, and trainee operators.
- Participate in commissioning, performance testing, and implementation of continuous improvement programs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following units will be highly preferred:
- High Pressure hydrosulfurization
- Low Pressure hydrosulfurization
- Naphtha Hydrotreater (NHT)
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 10 years of refinery experience in process operations.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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