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Posted 09 June, 2026

Refinery Engineer Lead

Alphasearch
Mumbai, MH, IN Full Time
Reference: 1072548f618b23ea

Job Description

**Full Time Role based in Saudi Arabia**\n\nProcess Engineer – Utilities & Tank Farm\n\nLocation: Saudi Arabia\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Process Engineer specializing in refinery Utilities and Tank Farm operations to support a world-class downstream manufacturing environment.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering\n15+ years of refinery utilities experience\nMinimum 10 years of hands-on refinery utilities experience\nStrong experience in water desalination and steam generation systems\nExpertise in boilers, utility optimization, troubleshooting, startup and shutdown activities\nExperience driving performance improvement and reliability enhancement initiatives\nStrong understanding of utility KPIs, benchmarking and process optimization\nAbility to support large-scale refinery operations and multidisciplinary teams\n\n⸻\n\nDelayed Coker / Visbreaker Engineering Specialist\n\nLocation: Saudi Arabia\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Delayed Coker / Visbreaker Specialist to provide technical leadership, troubleshooting and optimization support for refinery bottom-of-the-barrel conversion units.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering\n15+ years refinery or petrochemical experience\nMinimum 10 years of direct Delayed Coker and/or Visbreaker experience\nProven track record in optimization, troubleshooting and debottlenecking\nExperience with coke drum operations, thermal cracking and residue upgrading\nStrong knowledge of refinery equipment integrity and reliability\nExperience supporting startup, shutdown and performance improvement initiatives\n\n⸻\n\nProcess Engineer – Sulfur Recovery (SRU / TGTU / SWS)\n\nLocation: Saudi Arabia\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Process Engineer with deep expertise in Sulfur Recovery Units (SRU), Tail Gas Treatment Units (TGTU) and Sour Water Strippers (SWS).\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering\n15+ years refinery or gas processing experience\nMinimum 10 years of hands-on SRU/TGTU/SWS experience\nStrong experience in optimization, troubleshooting and performance improvement\nExperience leading startup, shutdown and capacity test runs\nKnowledge of sulfur recovery technologies and licensor processes\nStrong analytical and stakeholder management skills\n\n⸻\n\nSolomon Benchmarking Lead Engineer\n\nLocation: Saudi Arabia\n\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Process Engineer with direct Solomon Benchmarking experience to support refinery performance improvement initiatives.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering\n15+ years refinery process engineering experience\nMinimum 7 years of direct Solomon benchmarking experience\nExperience conducting benchmarking studies and performance assessments\nStrong refinery economics and operational excellence background\nProven ability to identify and close performance gaps\nExperience presenting findings to senior leadership\n\n⸻\n\nFCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) Process Engineer\n\nLocation: Saudi Arabia\n\nWe are seeking a senior FCC Process Engineer with extensive experience in Fluid Catalytic Cracking operations and optimization.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering\n15+ years refinery operations experience\nMinimum 10 years of direct FCC experience\nExpertise in FCC optimization, troubleshooting and performance improvement\nStrong knowledge of catalyst management and FCC process technology\nExperience supporting revamps, debottlenecking and operational excellence initiatives\nStrong understanding of refinery economics and FCC profitability drivers\n\n⸻\n\nSaudi Arabia | Refining & Petrochemical Sector\n\nWe are currently supporting a leading global energy organization in identifying experienced refinery specialists across Utilities & Tank Farm, Delayed Coker / Visbreaker, SRU / TGTU / SWS, Solomon Benchmarking, and FCC operations.\n\nCandidates should possess extensive refinery operations and process engineering experience gained within large-scale refining, petrochemical or integrated manufacturing environments.\n\nInterested candidates may apply confidentially or contact us directly for further information.

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