Lead Process Engineer (MAF Refinery) at OQ, Muscat

OQ, Oman's national energy group, is hiring a Lead Process Engineer for its MAF refinery operations in Muscat (OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industries). OQ's careers site lists this role for experienced Omani and expat professionals. What you will do: - Lead process optimisation work at the refinery and prepare improvement proposals. - Give technical support to operations and maintenance teams and help cut downtime. - Prepare heat and material balances and process flow diagrams, and design small plant changes. - Take part in HAZOP studies, root cause analysis and management-of-change reviews. - Support turnaround scope, equipment inspection and catalyst evaluation. - Guide young engineers. Practical notes: The listing does not show a salary or a closing date. Apply only through the official link on this page. Real employers never ask for money for a job, a visa or an interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas, refinery or petrochemicals
- 5+ years of experience in platforming (catalytic reforming) technology
- Refinery process experience such as distillation, hydroprocessing, sulphur recovery, amine treatment and utilities
- Excellent written and spoken English; native Arabic is desirable
- Good knowledge of SAP, plus DCS, PI and LIMS
- Knowledge of process safety, H2S awareness and emergency response