Crude to Chemicals Engineering Specialist

Who are we looking for?

Our client is seeking an Engineering Specialist to join the Fuels & Chemicals R&D Division of the Research & Development Center (R&D).

The Fuels & Chemicals R&D Division is responsible for developing new and improved technologies in hydrocarbon processing, refining, and petrochemicals.

The Engineering Specialist's primary role is to lead technology development projects related to the direct conversion of crude oil into petrochemicals.

The Specialist should be familiar with simulation software packages such as Aspen Plus / Aspen HYSYS, capital cost estimation, and techno-economic assessments of R&D projects.

In addition, the candidate should possess sound experience in project management and strong communication and mentorship skills.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in relevant R&D to the refining / petrochemicals industry; experience in crude to chemicals is preferred but not required.
• Highly knowledgeable in refining and petrochemical conversion processes especially Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), Hydrocracking, and Steam Cracking.
• Highly skilled in developing chemical engineering calculations (mass and energy balances, utilities consumption etc) and analyzing experimental data.
• Ability to analyze / comprehend techno-economic assessments of R&D projects.
• Experience with R&D projects, process development and deployment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capability to work effectively across multiple functional teams.
• Proven track record of excellence in previous positions held.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply refining and petrochemicals R&D expertise to support existing projects under crude to crude-to-chemicals program and lead new technology development from ideation to deployment in fuels and chemicals.
• Utilize existing R&D facilities and tools, and leverage available / new collaborations with strategic partners to support technology development from R&D into deployment.
• Conduct benchmarking of R&D projects against commercial and existing technologies.
• Find creative solutions to technical problems, both working individually and within a team.
• Liaise with business proponents and engineering teams within the organization.
• Manage project team and integrate efforts of team members.
• Capture all relevant innovative ideas and protect the organization's technology IP.
• Present and report project updates to all levels of management.
• Mentor and coach young talent.

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