(Global Oil Gas) Senior Process Simulation & Optimization Engineer
MatchaTalent
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Streamline Process Simulation & Optimization objectives with corporate goals and develop program best practices, monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance Process Simulation and modeling performance.
- Lead and develop Process Simulation models for refineries and NGL fractionations using dynamic or steady-state simulation software applications.
- Perform process simulations and modeling using specialized software tools to analyze refinery processes and optimize their performance.
- Develop and maintain thermodynamic models and mathematical equations accurately representing the behavior of various refinery processes.
- Verify simulation model accuracy by comparing results with actual plant data and conducting sensitivity analyses.
- Identify areas for process improvements and propose modifications or optimizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, or meet regulatory requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies for performance improvement to increase yields and operational efficiency.
- Analyze chronic problems and debottleneck complex models to enhance process operations and economic benefits.
- Conduct safety assessments to evaluate the impact of potential process changes or plant modifications.
- Lead technical sessions such as design reviews, model reviews, and commissioning.
- Provide subject matter expertise to operating facilities' Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams through consulting, awareness sessions, and participation in technical exchanges and conferences.
- Conduct benchmarks, business case studies, and pilot evaluations of process simulation technologies.
- Review standards and General Instructions for the GME departments and act as a leading Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate simulation results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and vendors to contribute to the development of new simulation software tools, methodologies, and techniques.
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with Process Simulation and Modeling technologies.
- Demonstrated expertise in process engineering and flowsheet-based processes simulation.
- Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances.
- Familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control and process modeling.
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions.
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams.