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Job Description
Aramco energizes the world economy.
Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world’s largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.
Overview
We are seeking a Downstream Process Engineer with an experience in process simulation and modeling (refining & chemicals) to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence organization.
Global Manufacturing Excellence support and oversee the performances of Saudi Aramco global manufacturing assets.
Your primary role will be to provide support to Global Manufacturing facilities in technical troubleshooting and optimization through process simulation and modeling and regular updating of Global Manufacturing models in Saudi Aramco model library, in collaboration with other stakeholders following the established company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
Obtain access to Corporate Model Library and manage up-to-date copies of Global Manufacturing simulation models.
Conduct annual process technologies assessments for selected Global Manufacturing facilities for any changes made to the unit (i.e. equipment upgrade, expansions, etc.).
Initiate MOCs, in collaboration with operating facilities, to trigger the in-house updating of relevant process unit simulation model. Endorsed to central engineering the updated model for approval and sign-off to replace the outdated models in the Corporate Model Library.
Provide process engineering simulation support to operating facilities to either troubleshoot issues or conduct optimization studies, as needed, in collaboration with Global Manufacturing Excellence technology process engineers.
Provide in-house simulation trainings to Global Manufacturing process engineers and/or facilitate external vendor trainings for the admin area.
Perform dynamic simulation for flare system sizing, pressure relief studies etc.
Recommend process design and control improvements to operating facilities through simulation and modeling.
Minimum Requirements
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
You should have a minimum of 10 years of total experience in process simulation and modeling tools application to either refining or chemical processes.
Experience with working on simulation software like Pro-II, Aspen Plus HYSYS, UNISIM, Petro-SIM, HTRI etc is essential.
Additional experience in process control and APC/PIMS/Tech services is an advantage. Exposure to different technology licensors in Refining and Petrochemicals is a plus.
Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.