Process Engineer - Fluid Catalytic Cracking
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Company: Saudi Aramco (ASC) Skills: Process Engineer Experience: 15 + Years Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree Location: Saudi Arabia Aramco energizes the world economy. Ar.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing FCC units, analyzing KPIs related to yield, operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
- Provide hands on technical support in implementing performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities.
- Deliver on demand remote and field technical advisory support for FCC units.
- Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety and optimize manufacturing costs.
- Develop and implement best practices and standards for FCC engineering and maintenance.
- Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for FCC engineering and procurement.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure optimal performance and integration of FCC equipment.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of FCC equipment for compliance.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for FCC improvement.
- Prepare and update technical documentation and reports for FCC engineering and operation.
- Develop and deliver in house technical training programs on FCC operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
- Minimum 15 years of experience in refinery operations
- At least 10 years of hands on experience specifically in FCC operations and optimization
- Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro SIM)
- Strong knowledge of refinery economics and FCC impact on profitability
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Downstream Process Engineer with extensive hands on expertise in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).
- Your primary role is to provide in depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' FCC.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing FCC units, analyzing KPIs related to yield, operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
- Provide hands on technical support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps from quarterly benchmarking reports.
- Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly owned and affiliates), facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in FCC technologies.
- Deliver on demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp, and upgrade activities for FCC units. Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
- Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase FCC unit reliability and yield.
- Develop and implement best practices and standards for FCC engineering and maintenance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for FCC engineering and procurement activities.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and integration of FCC equipment.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of FCC equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for FCC improvement and optimization, including catalyst developments and advanced control strategies.
- Prepare and update technical documentation and reports for FCC engineering and operation.
- Participate in business plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for capital investments in FCC facilities.
Minimum Requirements
- You must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. An advanced degree is preferred.
- You should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in refinery operations, with at least 10 years of hands on experience specifically in FCC operations and optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize FCC operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved (e.g., yield improvements, energy savings, reliability enhancements).
- Comprehensive knowledge of FCC processes, equipment, and systems, including regenerator operations, catalyst management, and product fractionation.
- Deep understanding of FCC catalyst chemistry and selection criteria for various feedstocks.
- Expertise in FCC troubleshooting, including analysis of operational issues such as afterburn, catalyst circulation problems, and product quality deviations.
- Proficiency in process simulation software specific to FCC modeling (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro SIM).
- Strong knowledge of refinery economics and the impact of FCC performance on overall refinery profitability.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., API, ASME) applicable to FCC units.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present technical reports to various audiences, including senior management.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in mentoring junior engineers and operators in FCC operations and optimization techniques.
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