Lead Engineer Process MAF

Job title Lead Engneer Process - MAF Grade Stream RPI Function Assets Development- Process Engineering MAF Location Oman Muscat (MAF) Budget control *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to TL MAF Process Engineering Direct reports 0 Job purpose Lead Engineering Process at MAF (RPI) under TL MAF Process Engineering s scope, for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of process engineering-based activities acting as Senior Matter Expert of Process Optimization standards through: (1) Lead the identification, implementation and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities at MAF refinery, (2) Analyses and prepares optimization proposals executing the corresponding engineering actions, task and activities related to opportunities of optimization (3) Lead and execute actions to ensure that Management process Services meets Management strategy, tactics and operational performance goals, (4) Provides focused technical/engineering support on specific operations and the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational teams in MAF s plants, and (5) Guide young engineers in related matters; in order to ensure projects and service actions, tasks and targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards. The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Main tasks and responsibilities Accountabilities: Process Engineering MAF Lead the Engineering processes and procedures implementation to assure that the team completes the technical assessments, recommendations, tasks, and activities as per objectives and ensures that the technical support requirements for all the Maintenance and operations assets are performed in a timely manner in order to minimise the down time. Cooperates on contract management, interacting with the Vendors/ OEM management, coordination with Engineering/ TSD/ Inspection, FATs & SATs support, RCM Management, HAZOP, and other departments, Provides input into the assigned budget for the department and advises on red flag budget over spend. Identifies and execute opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment. Supervises and verify design work performed by internal/ external engineering resources, which results in process optimization. Prepare data for Heat and Material Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, designs minor plant modifications, and follows through to the project completion. Review details of the refinery turn around process scope of work. Analyses the documentation related to Scope of Work for MOC (Management of Change) requests raised for process improvement. Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and proposes corrective actions for performance improvement. Participates in HAZOP studies for any modification of existing facilities/plants. Gather preliminary documents for tender submissions. Prepare technical procedures in line with modifications and new systems implemented. Resolves issues that have a direct operational business impact, using problem-solving tools and techniques and balancing multiple considerations (e.g., economic, operating, maintenance, technical). Analysis the design, analysis or findings of engineer s analyses data and identifies opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment. Recommends improvements to department procedures so that all procedures are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost effective service managing budget and quality control. Support the plant turnaround scope preparation and process equipment inspection. Carry out the new catalyst technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run. Carry out the new chemical technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run. Analyze the benchmarking study process results and propose improvement recommendations. Coordinate with the relevant technology licensors and consultants to ensure their compliance with the committed technical service scope. Analyze the long-term plant performance data and drive the debottlenecking studies. Analyze the long-term plant performance data to improve the asset yields, energy efficiency and operating cost. Education requirements Minimum Qualifications for this position are bachelor s degree in engineering preferably in Chemical Engineering. Language requirements Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable) Background and experience Competencies and skills 8-10 years of relevant experience Relevant experience in similar role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position. 5+ years of experience in Platforming Technology Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry. Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data