Utilities & Tank Farm (Relocate to Saudi Arabia)

About Our Client

My client holds a special position in the global energy industry, as one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, the business strives to maximise the value of the energy produced for the world. My client is Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

My client is recruiting for an experienced Downstream Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Utilities processes for their global manufacturing business under the downstream operation. Your primary role will be to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimise, and drive performance improvement programs for Utilities, including both remote and on-site technical advisory support and benchmarking of utilities.

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing Utilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly owned and affiliates), facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including process design, troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown activities, and capacity test runs.
• Provide detailed service reports for each support activity, highlighting facility needs, actions taken, results, and lessons learned. Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimisation or process improvement initiatives, focusing on "low-hanging fruits" that require minimal capital investment, through operational adjustment or design modification.
• Conduct internal assessments on Utilities using engineering standard references.
• Highlight any deviations or better standards applied by affiliates for endorsement to facility management.
• Act as the overall coordinator for cascading and driving Global Manufacturing and Corporate programs for Utilities in operating facilities, enabling their execution and effective monitoring.
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinating with stakeholders for capital investments on assigned Utilities and support techno-economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new Utilities technologies, coordinating with Central Engineering to facilitate field deployment. Arrange and facilitate technical knowledge exchange workshops with major equipment suppliers for Utilities and Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and deliver in-house technical training to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.

As successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialisation. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of total Utilities unit experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in handling refinery's utilities.
• Candidate must, at least, have experience in water desalination and boilers for steam generation.
• Candidates with mostly project/design/operation experience will not be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise various utility systems, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• In-depth knowledge of major equipment suppliers and package units for Utilities.
• Proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for utility systems.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools specific to Utilities performance metrics.
• Excellent computer skills and presentation abilities.
• Strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.

• Attractive relocation support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• My client offers a compelling combination of career opportunity, competitive compensation, and a focus on employee well-being.
• Permanent position offering job stability and growth potential.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Heater & Refractory Specialist in Saudi Arabia, we encourage you to apply today