(Global Refinery) Senior Real Time Optimization Engineer - APC
MatchaTalent
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Streamline Real-time optimization objectives with corporate goals, develop program best practices, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve performance.
- Conduct real-time optimizations in refinery operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyze data from various sources, including process variables, instrumentation, and control systems, to identify improvement opportunities.
- Implement advanced process control strategies to optimize refinery operations and maximize the yield of desired products.
- Lead the development of new strategies, feasibility studies, and established business cases.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and vendors to develop and implement real-time optimization solutions.
- Monitor and troubleshoot real-time optimization systems to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in real-time optimization techniques and technologies to continuously improve refinery operations.
- Provide technical support and training on real-time optimization systems and processes to engineers, operators, and other personnel.
- Perform periodic assessments and evaluations to gauge the performance and effectiveness of real-time optimization solutions.
- Identify and address potential safety, environmental, and reliability risks associated with real-time optimization processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term improvement plans for refinery operations.
- Conduct benchmarks, business case studies, and pilot evaluations of new advanced process control technologies such as Machine Learning and AI to contribute to yield improvement.
- Lead technical sessions such as design reviews, model reviews, and commissioning.
- Lead pre-and post-performance baseline evaluations.
- Assess plant operations and recommend actions for improvements and system optimization.
- Review standards and General Instructions for the GME departments and act as a leading Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Advanced Process Control or Real-time Optimization.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced process control solutions and refinery economics.
- Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances is essential.
- Familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control 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.