Process Engineer (Refinery) - Saudi Arabia

Eram Talent

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Yanbu, Al Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 10/4/2026 10+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Eram Talent, a leading talent acquisition company in the Oil & Energy sector, We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Refinery) to be stationed at YASREF refinery. The ideal candidate will provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for refinery process units, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level process engineering support for refinery operations.
  • Monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and provide immediate technical solutions.
  • Support plant modifications, debottlenecking, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Review and validate process design, simulation, and operational data.
  • Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to resolve process-related challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures.
  • Participate in shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities when required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in refinery process engineering roles.
  • Strong experience in refinery operations and technical support.

Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

Must have experience in at least one of the following refinery process units:

  • Two Stage Hydrocracking
  • LPG Olefin Saturation
  • Mercaptan Removal
  • Delayed Coking

OR strong experience in the following areas:

  • Refinery Process Simulation
  • Relief Load & Flare System Analysis
  • Process Hydraulics Calculations
  • Fired Heaters Design & Operation
  • Refinery Real-Time Optimization (RTO)

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Expertise in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, UniSim).
  • In-depth understanding of refinery operations and safety standards.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
About this role

Summary

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for refinery operations.

Job title

Process Engineer (Refinery)

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

oil & energy

Location requirements

On-site in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

process simulation toolsanalytical skillscommunicationproblem-solving

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

refineryprocess engineeringsimulationsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Yanbu Saudi Arabia

On-site City