Key Responsibilities:
As a successful candidate, you are expected to be able to perform the following:
Review operations of process catalysts and absorbents by monitoring key performance indicators which include but not limited to product yields, deactivation rates, remaining lifecycle, etc. Issue performance and benchmarking reports highlighting any performance gaps and recommendations for optimization.
Support process technology engineers onsite in resolving any catalysts and absorbents performance gaps and implementation of optimization initiatives.
Be part of the Global Manufacturing technical team in providing technical advisory for catalyst and absorbents technical procurement package optimization, catalyst techno-economic evaluation, selection, and review of performance guarantees in accordance with established company procedures.
Support and coordinate with other internal stakeholders, when necessary, on the requirements to conduct catalyst pilot testing activities.
Act as pool manager for managing emergency catalyst exchanges between assets, catalyst regeneration, re-use, metal reclamation and spent catalyst monetization in general.
Maintain database of Global Manufacturing catalysts and absorbents detailing the technology providers, quantity, next loading forecasts, etc.
Develop the hydroprocessing catalyst cascading roadmap across multiple assets in Global Manufacturing to maximize usage of both fresh and regenerated catalysts.
Provide field support to catalyst related activities when needed such as loading & unloading, regeneration & rejuvenation, pre-sulfiding & activation, process optimization, and troubleshooting, in collaboration with facility process engineers and other stakeholders.
Manage precious metals used in catalysts, including leasing or reclamation processes, for wholly-owned assets and facilitate any metal pool synergy with Affiliates.
Support the pilot testing or field demonstration of commercial catalysts and in-house developed catalysts in Saudi Aramco facilities in collaboration with R&D and other corporate technical entities.
Minimum Requirements
As a successful candidate you will hold a:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred but not required.
A minimum of 17 years of total experience in chemical catalytic units (i.e., hydroprocessing, catalytic cracking, reforming, isomerization, etc) with practical experience in catalysts & absorbents selection, performance evaluation, optimization, troubleshooting, operation, regeneration, and catalyst handling.
Exposure to various technology licensors (i.e., UOP, Axens, etc.) is a plus.
Experience and proficiency in using process engineering simulation programs and tools
Expertise in innovation and intellectual property development is a plus.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues
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