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This vacancy is for our client, a leading Petrochemical Government Company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

BASIC FUNCTION
Performs a variety of process engineering duties in the plant, includes monitoring performance of plants and facilities, preparing daily performance summary and recommending corrective actions to deal with abnormalities. Coordinates with Operations to conduct Test Runs, tests new chemicals and implements changes in plant operations. Provides functional assistance to various plant personnel in test-checking alternatives, diagnosing process and corrosion problems, and preparing technical specifications of operating chemicals and materials. Prepares data for new projects and major revamps

WORK PERFORMED
¿ Prepares daily performance summaries to monitor plant performance. Includes studying laboratory test reports, standard log sheets and other daily operating activities reports and compiling information for supervisor¿s review. Highlights abnormalities and advises supervisor on corrective actions for discussions.
¿ Collects monthly plant production and operating data, evaluates unit efficiencies by relating chemical and energy consumption to plant throughput, identifies possible trends, prepares reports with comments and submits to supervisor for review.
¿ Monitors equipment and systems performance, identifies potential problems and submits recommendations for appropriate actions such as revising operating modes or conditions, recommending chemical dosing and specifications, rescheduling of required shutdowns initiating chemical cleaning, proposing modifications to existing systems and following up to ensure proper execution. Issues the monthly plant health report,
¿ Participates in the identification of possible solutions in process problem areas includes analyzing operating reports and discussing problem items with the department concerned.
¿ Provides functional assistance and analyses the results of special; tests from operational units, in order to provide further information for analysis and / or to test check effectiveness of alterations. Involves close monitoring of -test runs and close collaboration with the operations department.
¿ Provides technical services and assistance to other sections such as instrumentation, maintenance, inspection and materials as required includes investigating problems associated with process. Diagnosing corrosion problems, preparing technical specifications of operating chemicals and other materials and carrying out the technical evaluation of bids for chemicals and catalysis.
¿ Provides comments on the drawings and P& I (piping and instrumentation) diagrams. Checks the process documentation issued by licensors for consistency. Follows up on detailed engineering e- new projects, checks design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications and makes comments as appropriate
¿ Participates in HAZOP and HAZAN studies pertaining to proposed modifications, including identifying potential operations and safety related problems and coordinating appropriate solutions
¿ Develops computer programmes for process plants monitoring and yield prediction. Applies computer simulation models and other advanced techniques to achieve optimum plant performance. Assists compute- support unit in working out process control strategies, systems analysts and modifications
¿ Assists in preparing training programs for new young engineers undergoing on-the-joo training by identifying specific training needs. Provides training, guidance and counseling to trainees and developees on their career development
¿ Carries out other similar or related duties as assigned, such as maintaining records end files of all process engineering activities, providing day-to-day routine advice to operations personnel on operating parameters and Keeping abreast of developments in the field of process engineering.

Minimum Requirements
¿ B. Sc in Chemical or Petroleum Processing Engineering
¿ 5 years experience in process / operations
¿ Good knowledge of English
¿ Computer Literate

Work Location: Abu Dhabi / Ruwais Refinery Division
Hire Type: Direct hire