Process Engineer – Sulfur Recovery (GME)

The Process Engineer will provide technical expertise for sulphur recovery and sour water stripping operations across refinery facilities. The role focuses on monitoring unit performance, identifying opportunities to improve operability, profitability, reliability and process safety, and supporting implementation of measurable improvements. It includes on-site and remote technical assistance, benchmarking, process knowledge management and evaluation of new technologies for SRU and SWS systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews of sulphur recovery and sour water stripping facilities, analysing operational indicators, reliability, profitability and process safety.
• Prepare regular benchmarking reports and recommend improvement actions that address operating gaps and strengthen plant performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support for the implementation of process improvement initiatives and verify that benefits are achieved.
• Offer technical advice for troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown and capacity test activities involving SRU, TGTU and SWS units.
• Assess engineering standards, participate in business planning and support capital investment and techno-economic evaluations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, coordinate assessment or pilot activities and contribute to external benchmarking and technical knowledge exchange.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related specialisation; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of process-unit experience in refinery or gas plants, including at least 10 years of hands-on work with SRU, TGTU or SWS facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise these operations, strong knowledge of SRU/TGTU licensor technologies and a track record of technical troubleshooting and test runs.

Skills

The role calls for deep process engineering knowledge, operational judgement and a strong focus on process safety. Candidates should be able to analyse operating data, benchmark performance, prepare technical reports and work closely with facility teams. Clear communication, sound problem solving, knowledge of relevant engineering standards and the ability to translate analysis into safe operating improvements are important.

Employment Details

This is a permanent, full-time residential role in Saudi Arabia with an expat family relocation package advertised for the position. The role supports downstream manufacturing facilities and may involve both field assignments and remote technical advice. Exact worksite and schedule details will be provided in the employment offer.