About Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco holds a significant position in the global energy industry as a leading producer of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with offices around the world, the company leverages nine decades of experience as a responsible steward of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This commitment drives Saudi Aramco to deliver substantial societal and economic benefits to numerous communities, economies, and countries globally that rely on its vital energy supply.

The Opportunity

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Process Engineer - Fluid Catalytic Cracking to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). This full-time role focuses on providing in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refinery FCC units. The OESD technical team delivers high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities, including refineries, NGLFs, and petrochemical plants, both within Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing FCC units, analyzing KPIs related to yield, operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Provide hands-on technical support for implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in FCC technologies.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp, and upgrade activities for FCC units.
• Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
• Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase FCC unit reliability and yield.
• Develop and implement best practices and standards for FCC engineering and maintenance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for FCC engineering and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and integration of FCC equipment.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of FCC equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for FCC improvement and optimization, including catalyst developments and advanced control strategies.
• Prepare and update technical documentation and reports for FCC engineering and operation.
• Participate in business plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for capital investments in FCC facilities.
• Facilitate technical knowledge exchange workshops with FCC process technology licensors and Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and deliver in-house technical training programs on FCC operations and optimization to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.
• Participate in incident investigation activities concerning FCC process technologies as required by operating facilities.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess extensive hands-on expertise in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) processes, specifically within a refinery environment. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant process engineering role is required.

Work Environment

Saudi Aramco offers challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities. Employees are engaged in world-scale projects, supported by substantial investment in capital and technology. As a global energy company addressing significant technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, Saudi Aramco invests heavily in talent development, with a long history of educating and training its workforce through extensive development programs.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time position.