(Global Refinery) Senior Real Time Optimization Engineer - Apc

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
About the Company
This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Real-Time Optimization professional to join our team at the Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME). At GME, we offer top-notch technical support to refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants owned by This Company and its affiliates worldwide, including facilities in Saudi Arabia. Your primary role will be to provide expert guidance and support to optimize operations using real-Time Optimization technologies. You will lead improvement initiatives for all operating departments within our Global Manufacturing Portfolio.
Responsibilities:

• Streamline Real-Time Optimization objectives with corporate goals, develop program best practices, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve performance.
• Conduct real-Time Optimizations in refinery operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze data from various sources, including process variables, instrumentation, and control systems, to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement advanced process control strategies to optimize refinery operations and maximize the yield of desired products.
• Lead the development of new strategies, feasibility studies, and established business cases.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and vendors to develop and implement real-Time Optimization solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot real-Time Optimization systems to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in real-Time Optimization techniques and technologies to continuously improve refinery operations.
• Provide technical support and training on real-Time Optimization systems and processes to engineers, operators, and other personnel.
• Perform periodic assessments and evaluations to gauge the performance and effectiveness of real-Time Optimization solutions.
• Identify and address potential safety, environmental, and reliability risks associated with real-Time Optimization processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term improvement plans for refinery operations.
• Conduct benchmarks, business case studies, and pilot evaluations of new advanced process control technologies such as Machine Learning and AI to contribute to yield improvement.
• Lead technical sessions such as design reviews, model reviews, and commissioning.
• Lead pre-and post-performance baseline evaluations.
• Assess plant operations and recommend actions for improvements and system optimization.
• Review standards and General Instructions for the GME departments and act as a leading Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Advanced Process Control or Real-time Optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced process control solutions and refinery economics.
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances is essential.
• Familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control process modeling.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams.