SME Process Engineer

About this opportunity

Provide technical process engineering support for refinery units and operations. Review and develop process engineering calculations, studies, and technical reports. Perform process simulations and evaluate operating conditions and process performance. Conduct process hydraulics, pressure-drop, equipment sizing, and system capacity calculations. Perform relief load calculations and support flare system analysis. Review and support fired heater design, operation, and performance improvement activities. Identify process bottlenecks and recommend optimization opportunities. Participate in technical reviews, HAZOP/HAZID and other process safety studies as required. Review engineering deliverables, design documents, PFDs, P&IDs and process datasheets. Provide technical troubleshooting and recommendations for refinery process issues. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering and other technical disciplines. Ensure all process engineering activities comply with applicable industry standards, project specifications and YASREF requirements. Prepare technical reports, recommendations and presentations for management/client review. Candidates with 12+ years of experience and strong SME-level expertise preferred. Proven experience in refinery environment in technical/process engineering roles. Demonstrated expertise in specified refinery process units or specialized process engineering areas. Strong knowledge of refinery processes, engineering practices and applicable industry standards. Experience working with major oil & gas/refinery operators highly desirable. Strong analytical, technical reporting, communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates currently available in KSA preferred. Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS/Aspen Plus or equivalent. Knowledge of API, ASME and relevant process engineering standards. Process design and optimization skills. Knowledge in relief and flare system analysis. Process hydraulics expertise. Refinery troubleshooting and debottlenecking experience. Process safety and HAZOP participation. Strong MS Office and technical documentation skills.