Job purpose

Provides engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities in Hydro Processing (HPU, DHT,HCU) units, under TL Process Engineering Hydro Processing (HPU, DHT, HCU) scope s, acting as team player for assigned units; through:

(1) Identifies opportunities of optimization, as well as investigates and supports optimization proposals from others executing & leading the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational activities.

(2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Unit

Purpose

Key Features

HPU (Hydro-processing Unit)

General term for units that perform hydro-treating or hydrocracking.

Utilizes hydrogen to treat petroleum fractions.

Removes contaminants like sulfur, nitrogen, and metals.

Enhances product quality and ensures compliance with environmental standards.

DHT (Diesel Hydrotreater)

Specifically designed to treat diesel fractions to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD).

Removes sulfur and nitrogen compounds from diesel feedstock.

Operates at high temperatures and pressures with hydrogen.

Catalysts are used to facilitate the reaction, improving the cetane number and stability of diesel.

HCU (Hydrocracking Unit)

Breaks down heavy hydrocarbons into lighter, more valuable products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel

Uses hydrogen under high pressure and temperature.

Employs dual-function catalysts (acidic function for cracking and metallic function for hydrogenation).

Converts heavy feedstock into lighter, cleaner products.

Enhances the yield of high-value products.

Accountabilities:

Data Analysis and Optimization

• Provides robust support while analyses plant s data using PI and LIMS and provides remedial solutions for deviations.
• Identifies optimization opportunities.
• Identifies debottlenecking opportunities and improves unit efficiency.
• Provides technical recommendation in resolving complex process issues.

Design and Process Optimization

• Coordinates and reviews complex design work.
• Develops Heat and Material Balances, designs minor modifications.
• Prepares preliminary documents for tender submissions.
• Leads engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
• Develops and validates process simulation and optimization studies.
• Provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitors equipment like reactors, drums, compressors.
• Performs RCA and proposes corrective actions.