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Refining & Optimization Specialist (Linear Programming)- Relocate to Saudi Arabi

aramco, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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aramco Candidate must relocate to Saudi Arabia. Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society .Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. Overview We are seeking a Linear Programming (LP) Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in refinery optimization and economics to join our Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). OESD provides specialized and timely operations and process engineering support to all process technologies operated in both wholly-owned and affiliates' refining and chemicals operating facilities, collectively known as Saudi Aramco Global Manufacturing. As a Linear Programming (LP) Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, updating, and running LP models for existing and new refineries, conducting rigorous simulation and back casting, performing technical and economic evaluation of projects and opportunities, and providing expert technical advisory support to refinery management and staff. Key Responsibilities Run LP models for existing and new refineries to identify areas for operation optimization and configuration. Use of LP models to identify margin improvement opportunities and develop business cases. Run LP models to validate and support optimization initiatives and studies generated by Global Manufacturing Excellence for the assets in aide of business case development. Improve refinery LP models and capturing modeling improvement added value through validation processes. Provide technical advisory support to refinery management and staff on various LP and optimization matters, such as crude selection, product slate, process units, and operational constraints. Coordinate and collaborate with other GOD engineers and analysts, as well as other stakeholders such as refinery engineers, planners, schedulers, and marketers, to ensure alignment and integration of the LP models and objectives. Validate and calibrate the LP models using historical data and refinery test runs, and ensure the models reflect the current and future operating conditions and constraints. Support the development and maintenance of the global MPIMS model, which integrates all the wholly owned refineries and the global crude and product markets. Participate in the LP gatekeeping process for wholly owned refineries and the global MPIMS model, and ensure the quality and consistency of the LP models and data. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of 15 years of LP experience in refining or gas plants (LP modeling, optimization, and economics). Proficiency in PIMS, Aspen HYSYS or PetroSim software, as well as other relevant tools and standards. Strong knowledge of engineering practices, economic principles and calculation methods. Solid understanding of the refining processes and economics, as well as the global crude and product markets and trends. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

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