NGL Operations Process Engineer

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.

We are seeking a NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) Operations Process Engineer to join our Juaymah NGL Fractionation Department within the Operation Engineering Unit (OEU).

OEU’s main function is to optimize Juaymah NGL’s plant performance. We act as a single point of contact for any plant related issues such as engineering representation in the OME team, support operations during T&I and unplanned shutdown activities. OEU also drive the performances of operating facilities in executing corporate programs and initiatives towards operational excellence and value creation.

Your primary role is to optimize the unit’s performance by leveraging advanced monitoring tools, including the Process Information (PI) system, Emergency Management Systems (EMS), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and process data analytics.

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

• Regularly visit the control room to stay informed about current performance and identify potential issues by examining external operator checklists, alarms, emergency shutdown protocols, plant control parameters, and product quality metrics.
• Review shift handover notes, examine critical Distributed Control System process displays, and discuss ongoing process challenges with supervisory personnel.
• Inspect plant conditions, assess equipment functionality, and verify optimal operation. Specific checks may include observing boiler flame patterns, verifying chemical pump settings, and evaluating general site cleanliness.
• Regularly survey high-priority equipment, such as heat exchangers and pumps, to detect signs of wear, malfunction, or impending breakdowns. Identify opportunities for improvement and propose targeted interventions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Analyze economic losses resulting from suboptimal performance and develop actionable recommendations to address identified shortfalls. Present findings to immediate superiors and Operations Foremen on a daily basis, facilitating swift decision-making and implementation of corrective strategies.
• Through diligent observation, analytical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, contribute to sustained enhancement of unit performance, minimizing waste, reducing costs, and maximizing profitability.
• Review standard process related work procedures, such as any new operating procedures, instructions, Joint Inspection manuals (JIMs), alarm and ESD checklist, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and plant drawings.
• Support operations during Turnaround & Inspection and unplanned Shutdown & Startup by participating in equipment inspection, ordering catalyst and chemicals as required. Also, assist in unit’s shutdown and startup to ensure full compliance with engineering procedures.
• Validate the Multi-Variable Control (MVC) parameters with operations board men at the control room and utilize the MVC data to optimize the plant routine sample schedule.

• You must hold a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• You should have a minimum of 12 years’ experience within refining /oil and gas plants /petrochemical industries.
• You should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the codes and standards in the oil and gas industry, i.e., API, ISO, ASME,
• You should have Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of metering systems.
• Experience in process safety related activities like HAZOP, risk Assessment etc is preferred. 

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.