Title:  Energy Optimization Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Energy Optimization Specialist with extensive experience in optimization and simulation applications to join our Operation Engineering Solutions Department with the Decarbonization and Sustainability Division team.

This division provides engineering expertise in energy efficiency and optimization for both process and utility systems in Global Manufacturing Excellence Organization’s oil, refining and gas plants. additionally, the division provides the technical knowledge and know-how in the area of renewable energy and decarbonization solutions.

Your primary role will be to handle various energy engineering aspects, including ensuring energy management compliance and improving energy efficiency of multiple operating facilities under the Global Manufacturing portfolio.  You will also be responsible for providing technical support on high priority energy engineering and management issues.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in process improvement and simulation applications in the area of hydrocarbon processing industry. Moreover, the successful candidate should have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge to analyze and reconcile data, using models for optimization studies in steam system optimization and conducting Heat Recovery Optimization for existing and new oil and gas facilities, such as Pinch Analysis.

Key Responsibilities

You are expected to be able to perform the following:

Conduct process improvement, modification and conceptual design.
Conduct energy optimization studies at existing and new oil and gas facilities
Audit and review existing facilities to identify improvement opportunities, potential problems, and remedies to existing problems by working closely with refineries, gas plants and oil processing facilities and engineering organizations.
Participate in studies and investigations in collaboration with other Saudi Aramco and outside organizations related to new and existing facilities and systems
Conduct simulation studies using Saudi Aramco licensed software packages covering process simulation software
Introduce energy saving technologies for energy intensive equipment.
Deliver presentations to an international audience of experts and publish technical papers
Develop energy efficiency roadmap for oil and gas refineries
Develop energy baseline and Energy KPIs to analyze the energy performance
Ensure energy compliance and efficiency of each operating facilities
Develop and maintain Energy Policy, documents and procedures.
Work with refinery energy team to identify energy saving opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operations.
Analyze and monitor refinery energy use on daily basis and conduct energy audits
Monitor refinery energy intensity indicators and control them toward energy efficiency
Conduct jobsite observation, field inspections or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
Conduct internal energy benchmarking studies among the oil and gas refineries
Organize technical exchange workshops among the oil and gas refineries Develop and deliver training material to promote energy awareness among refinery personnel.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. A M.S. or Ph.D degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or other advanced professional degree is highly preferable. 

You will have a minimum of seventeen years of experience in process simulation applications in Oil & Gas plants, refining & petrochemical sector. 

    You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the codes and standards in the oil and gas industry (e.g. API, BS, ISO, ASME, ANSI, IEC, ISA, IEEE, etc.)
    You should have Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of energy engineering
    You will be able to demonstrate familiarity with ISO-50001 Energy Management Standard and Requirement
    You should have working knowledge of oil/gas-related plant processes
    You should have familiarity with development of energy efficiency roadmap, energy baseline and setting targets of energy key performance indicators.
    You should have strong data collection and data analytic experience to observe the energy saving opportunities and advise for better energy performance
    You should possess excellent computer skills as well as excellent oral/written presentation skills.
    You will be able to demonstrate strong management and coordination skills 
    You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.