Sr Engineer I, Process Job

Tasnee was established in 1985 as the Saudi private sector's first fully owned joint-stock industrial company, with the aim of advancing the economic diversification in Saudi Arabia.  Headquartered in Riyadh.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Process Engineer is responsible on overall monitoring and enhance various plant operations. 

• Provide plant operations with technical inputs and support, prepare different Heat & Material balance scenarios.
• Evaluating plant process and evaluate changes proposed to design, taking environmental and economic aspects into account.
• Working closely with process chemists and control engineers to ensure the plant is setup to provide maximum output levels and efficient operation of the facility.
• Setting up scale-up and scale-down processes including appropriate changes to equipment design and configuration.
• Evaluating design, installation, and commissioning new projects, including monitoring developments and troubleshooting.
• Perform process simulations, assessing options for plant expansion or reconfiguration by developing and testing process simulation models.
• Perform risk assessments, manage cost and time constraints, Provide process documentation and operating instructions, Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Optimizing production by analysing processes; troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes, evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, propose improved manufacturing processes and applying new technologies.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors day to day plant process parameters
• Handles the process engineering issues concerning plant change development, plant redesign, scouting and feasibility studies, new bases of designs, plant operation optimization, and operational support.
• Provides input for preparation Department Capital and Operating budgets and monitor annual expenditure budgets.
• Supports/ leads technical studies / surveys with teams within Tasnee or external teams for   the Process Engineering and other related issues.
• Operation and utility issue troubleshooting.
• Ensures efficient performance of equipment and process operation.
• Advises on procedures for reducing material and energy losses.
• Prepares required management of change with regards to international process Engineering standards and Best technical practices.
• Establishes priorities of process efficiency research and development such as polymerization, recovery system, catalyst system, extrusion new process technologies, improved process operations and energy systems.
• Hydraulics Calculation and Equipment Sizing
• HAZOP, PHA knowledge and experience
• Reaction Kinetics and Catalysts Performance monitoring

Education/Qualifications Required:

• An engineering degree from recognised institution
• 10 years minimum year of experience
• Petrochemicals process familiarization. Specifically, Polypropylene, High- and Low-density Polyethylene

Tasnee employs over 4,000 people in Saudi Arabia and we value everyone's contribution in making our business successful.  We aim to provide a wide range of career paths and offer everyone the opportunity to broaden their experience, advance and build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to deliver a strong and sustainable business.