Sr. Engineer, Operations Support (Olefins)

JOB PURPOSE

The jobholder is responsible to technical assistance and guidance to the Olefins production team to support

the Olefins Process / Plants to ensure the processes, equipment, and systems are operating efficiently and

safely, while ensuring that the optimal performance, the quality, and standards of the products are met.

This role includes; following up on the review and approval process of all plant change requests as per

management of change process; leading the pre-studies, feasibility studies and managing projects required to

incorporate new processes and equipment in existing plants; suggesting recommendations on the plant’s

operations, processes or equipment; and providing the required coordination and support to various

department & project managers with a view to ensure safe, efficient progress of various studies and projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific Accountabilities

Project Management

• Function as lead process engineer / project manager for projects and lead a team of Process Development
• Engineers & Senior Process Development Engineers.
• Conduct quality feasibility studies within a reasonable time, accepted by line management.
• Coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines, collect data for new projects, audits, and surveys.
• Participate in reviewing projects definition and new facilities description.
• Provide quality input submission within agreed deadlines, complete Feasibility studies and provide
• documentation for investment approvals.
• Provide detailed process engineering input during all design phases, participate in basic and detailed
• design for modifications of plants and review any process design work conducted by third parties
• (vendors).
• Participate in HAZOP studies for modifications and follow up on implementation of approved modification
• work.
• Initiate and review test run requirements for different business units and assess the impact on existing
• assets. Contribute to operational goals by planning and realizing agreed development activities.
• Demonstrate value of test runs on project. Plan test runs with minimum disturbance to plant operations.
• Coordinate and participate in testing, validation, and commissioning of new or modified olefins equipment
• and processes.

Process Improvement

• Participate or lead in identifying workable solutions in long-term process problem areas; including
• analyzing operating reports and discussing problem items with departments concerned.
• Lead Benchmarking studies, analyze results to take actions to improve Borouge position and profitability.
• Prepare/update operational data for Benchmarking input, Projects, TEM, cost analysis to assure correct
• outcome from these exercises.
• Identify weaknesses and propose solutions to improve Borouge’s competitive position in terms of
• profitability, energy efficiency and HSE.
• Monitor and analyze performance of processes, equipment, and systems, identify, and resolve any issues
• or problems that may arise.
• Monitor and analyze Olefins production data and trends, identify any opportunities for improvement or
• optimization.
• Research and evaluate modern technologies and methods to improve processes, equipment, and
• systems, recommend and implement changes as needed.
• Research and evaluate modern technologies and methods for enhancing olefins production efficiency,
• quality, and sustainability.

Technical Support

• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and protocols to verify and validate functionality and reliability
• of processes, equipment, and systems.
• Provide technical support and training to production and engineering staff, collaborate with them to
• optimize processes, equipment, and systems.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to Olefins production staff on how to operate, maintain,
• and troubleshoot Olefins’ equipment and systems.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other engineers, technicians, operators, managers, and
• external stakeholders involved in Olefins operations.

HSE Excellence & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain documentation and records of processes, equipment, and systems, such as
• manuals, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure processes, equipment, and systems comply with safety, environmental, and quality regulations
• and standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of Olefins facilities and equipment, ensure compliance with safety,
• quality, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Prepare and update technical documentation and reports related to olefins operations, such as standard
• operating procedures, manuals, specifications, and performance indicators.
• Keep abreast and knowledgeable on the updates for Health, Safety, Environment, Crisis Management,
• and Risk Registers for all the performed processes, projects, and activities within the operating zone.
• Promote, communicate, and lead by example all the safety-related communications, updates, standards,
• and any related topics with co-workers and within any interface.
• Contribute to provide timely feedback and recommendations to leverage a risk-free environment to ensure
• the ultimate goals of safe workplace.
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QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Minimum Qualification

• University degree in Chemical Engineering or Science, or any related discipline
• Fluency in English Language; written and oral
• Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience in oil & gas or petrochemical or polymer industry.
• Specific experience in Olefins or Polyolefin technologies for a minimum period of 3 years
• Proven capability and ability to promote teamwork and forge a productive operating climate with a multi[1]cultural, multinational workforce.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, process control, and automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, and an ability to work under pressure and
• meet deadlines.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, and an ability to work with different levels of staff
• and stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and to adapt to changing requirements and environments.

Professional Certifications

• Preferred to be certified in Project Management; i.e. PMP, etc.