Downstream Process Engineer

***Please only apply if you have a valid visa for EU/UK and you can relocate to Saudi Arabia for this role***

The role

PE Global are seeking a Downstream Process Engineer to join the Global Manufacturing Support team of a large client based in Saudi Arabia

Duties of the role

• Review and monitor the performances of existing Utilities through key performance indicators (KPIs) representing the optimum operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. 
• Issue quarterly utilities performance benchmarking reports highlighting the KPIs, analysis, and performance improvement recommendations.
• Monitor and support the facilities in implementing the recommendations and closing the gaps identified in the quarterly performance benchmarking reports. 
• Provide on-demand remote and/or field technical advisory support to Global Manufacturing facilities on matters concerning the operation of Utilities.
• In collaboration with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers, propose cost optimization or process improvement initiatives focusing on ‘low-hanging fruits’ with no or minimal capital investment required, through operational adjustment or design modification.
• Conduct internal assessments on Utilities using the organisations Engineering standard references.
• Act as the overall coordinator for cascading and driving Global Manufacturing and Corporate programs for the Utilities in the operating facilities enabling their execution and effective monitoring. 
• Participate in Business Plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for any capital investments on assigned Utilities and support techno-economic evaluations.
• Be aware of Utilities technology developments in the industry and endorse the evaluation and approval to Central Engineering to facilitate field deployment.
• Support arrangement and facilitation of technical knowledge exchange workshops with major equipment suppliers for Utilities and Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in hazard operability (HAZOP) and safety integrity level (SIL) studies as required by Utility operating facilities.

Education & Experience

• You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. 
• You should have a minimum of 15 years total Utilities unit experience (process engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling utilities.
• Exposure to major equipment suppliers / package units for Utilities is preferred.

Interested – email your CV to energy@peglobal.co.uk