Process Eng Sulfur Recovery - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Expat

Process Eng.

- Sulfur Recovery - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat relocation package.

We are seeking a Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Sour Water Stripper (SWS) processes to join our Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).

OESD's technical team is responsible for providing high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

Your primary role is to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' SRU & SWS, including remote and on-site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing SRU & SWS facilities and analyze KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Provide hands‑on support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Develop and distribute bi‑monthly SRU & SWS technical best practices bulletins, ensuring knowledge dissemination across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on‑demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, start‑up/shutdown activities, capacity test runs, and technology pilot testing and provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
• Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimization and process improvement initiatives, focusing on "low‑hanging fruits" that require minimal capital investment.
• Conduct internal assessments of SRU & SWS process engineering standards, ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and supporting their implementation across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinating with stakeholders on capital investments for SRU & SWS units and supporting techno‑economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new SRU & SWS technologies and coordinate with relevant departments for assessment and piloting support.
• Actively participate in external benchmarking activities with industry bodies such as Japan Cooperation Council Petroleum (JCCP) and Gulf Downstream Association (GDA).
• You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or gas plants process units experience, with at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in handling SRUs/TGTU/SWS plants.
• You will be able to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• You will have in‑depth knowledge of SRU/TGTU process licensor technologies.
• You will have a proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start‑up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for SRU & SWS units.
• You will have strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to SRU & SWS performance metrics.
• You will have strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• You will also have excellent computer and presentation skills.

• You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or gas plants process units experience, with at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in handling SRUs/TGTU/SWS plants.
• You will be able to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• You will have in‑depth knowledge of SRU/TGTU process licensor technologies.
• You will have a proven track record of conducting technical…