Process Engineer - Fluid Catalytic Cracking - Refinery Experience Only
Core
Provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (FCC)
Builds
Optimized FCC unit performance, yield, reliability, and safety for global manufacturing facilities
Domain
Oil & Gas / Refining / Chemical Engineering
Required skills
FCC process optimization, catalyst management, process simulation (Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro-SIM), refinery economics, troubleshooting (afterburn, circulation), regulatory compliance (API, ASME), technical reporting, cross-disciplinary coordination, incident investigation, technology evaluation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, experience in petrochemical plants, mentoring junior engineers
Technologies
Aspen HYSYS, KBC Petro-SIM
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of FCC units and develop benchmarking reports; Implement performance improvement initiatives and provide remote/field technical advisory support; Lead benchmarking workshops and facilitate knowledge exchange; Coordinate with mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical disciplines; Conduct audits and inspections for safety and compliance; Evaluate new technologies and innovations for FCC optimization; Develop technical documentation and training programs; Participate in incident investigations and capital investment planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
