Process Specialist - Oil Refinery

The candidate should have strong Process Engineering experience in oil refinery operations , with particular expertise in distillation and catalytic process areas , including: Distillation Processes Hydrotreating Semi-Regenerative Catalytic Reforming (SRR) Isomerization Sweetening Processes , particularly: Naphtha Merox Kerosene Merox Key Responsibilities Perform process engineering activities related to refinery process units and operations. Monitor and evaluate process performance and identify opportunities for optimization. Conduct technical analysis and troubleshooting of process-related problems. Evaluate equipment performance and recommend corrective actions where required. Review process design documents, engineering deliverables, and technical specifications. Review and provide technical comments on FEED, PFDs, P&IDs, and Process Design Packages . Support refinery operations and technical teams in resolving process-related issues. Perform process calculations related to hydraulics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and process design . Analyze process conditions and operating parameters to improve plant efficiency, reliability, safety, and performance. Participate in technical studies, process improvement initiatives, and debottlenecking activities. Prepare clear and technically accurate engineering reports, studies, calculations, and recommendations. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, operations, maintenance, and project teams as required. Ensure that process engineering activities comply with applicable engineering standards, specifications, and project requirements. The candidate should demonstrate a good understanding of refinery process units, particularly: Crude and product distillation Naphtha Hydrotreating Kerosene Hydrotreating Catalytic Reforming Semi-Regenerative Reforming Isomerization Naphtha Merox Kerosene Merox Associated process equipment and utilities Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree ( B.S. ) in Chemical Engineering from a recognized university. Additional professional certifications in Process Engineering or Refining will be an advantage. Minimum of 15 years of Process Engineering experience in an Oil Refinery, with significant hands-on experience in the following process units. Refinery Distillation Process Units Semi-Regenerative Catalytic Reforming (SRR) Isomerization Processes Hydrotreating Naphtha and Kerosene Merox Sweetening Processes