Refinery Process Sme

Description:

We are looking for an experienced Refinery Process SME with strong expertise in refinery process engineering, preferably Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) operations, troubleshooting, optimization, and process safety.

🔹 Key Skills Required

Strong experience in Refinery Process Engineering, preferably CDU operations & troubleshooting
In-depth knowledge of Distillation, Heat Exchanger Trains, Fired Heaters, Desalters, Columns, Pumps & Compressors
Ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs, Operating Procedures, Equipment Datasheets & Process Control Philosophy
Strong knowledge of Process Safety, Design Limits & Integrity Operating Windows
Understanding of API, ASME & TEMA practices
Experience with Steady-State Process Simulation, Heat & Material Balance
Strong knowledge of engineering calculations for efficiency, equipment duty & energy calculations
Ability to translate engineering expertise into monitoring logic, calculations, recommendations & acceptance criteria
Experience with Dynamic Process Simulation, Digital Twins or Advanced Process Control is a plus
Exposure to Refinery Historians, LIMS & Operational Data Structures is preferred
Experience working with IT, OT, Data & AI teams is an advantage

🔹 Key Responsibilities

Define CDU operating logic, engineering calculations, KPIs, constraints & troubleshooting workflows
Validate AI-generated alerts, predictions & recommendations against engineering and safety principles
Support monitoring & optimization of desalters, preheat trains, furnaces, columns, pump-arounds, side strippers, pumps, compressors & utilities
Provide domain expertise for yield prediction, energy optimization, corrosion risk & equipment performance
Review plant documentation and operational data to build unit-specific engineering knowledge bases
Participate in model validation, UAT, solution demonstrations & knowledge transfer