Job purpose
Provides engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities in Heavy Oil process (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP), under TL Process Engineering Heavy Oils (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP) scope s, acting as team player for assigned units; through:
(1) Identifies opportunities of optimization, as well as investigates and supports optimization proposals from others executing & leading the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational activities.
(2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards
The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Scope:Unit Purpose Key Features Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)
- Distils crude oil into various fractions based on boiling points.
- Atmospheric Distillation, Preheating, Fractionating Column.
- Processes heavier fractions from the CDU under vacuum to lower boiling points.
- Vacuum Pressure, Heavy Oil Processing, Complex Equipment.
- Converts heavy residues into lighter products and petroleum coke.
- Cooking Process, High Temperature, Coke Drums.
- Treats kerosene to remove impurities and improve product quality.
- Desulfurization, Hydrotreating, Product Quality.
- Converts light naphtha into high-octane gasoline components.
- Isomerization, Catalysts, Product Quality.
- Processes sour gas to remove sulfur compounds and recover valuable gases.
- Amine Treatment, Sulfur Recovery, Gas Purification
Data Analysis and Optimization
- Provides robust support while analyses plant s data using PI and LIMS and provides remedial solutions for deviations.
- Identifies optimization opportunities.
- Identifies debottlenecking opportunities and improves unit efficiency.
- Provides technical recommendation in resolving complex process issues.
- Coordinates and reviews complex design work.
- Develops Heat and Material Balances, designs minor modifications.
- Prepares preliminary documents for tender submissions.
- Leads engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
- Develops and validates process simulation and optimization studies.
- Provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitors equipment like reactors, drums, compressors.
- Performs RCA and proposes corrective actions.
- Develops technical procedures.
- Leads HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety reviews.
- Provides technical leadership for MOC and risk assessment activities.
- Promotes process safety best practices across the organization.
- Provides support for the development of Key Documents.
- Provides technical assistance to other sections.
- Develops advanced simulation models and digital performance tools.
- Mentors and develops junior engineers.
- Provides technical approval of key process engineering deliverables.
- Performs independent technical reviews of engineering studies and proposals.
- Represents Process Engineering in technical committees and strategic initiatives.
Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.
External: Consultants, contractors, vendors
Notable Working Conditions.Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
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