Company
thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of base chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as complete value chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.
For our local organization in Saudi Arabia looking for expert who can work at Ras Al Khair plant.
The Senior Process Engineer will be stationed on-site at the ammonia production facility, working closely with Maaden's Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team, and coordinating with Uhde’s back-office support. This role is integral to observing, supervising, and guiding daily operations, providing hands-on troubleshooting, and suggesting improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
The engineer will leverage expertise in ammonia production processes to support continuous improvement, process optimization, and problem-solving initiatives.
- Serve as an on-site technical advisor, observing and guiding daily operations to ensure optimal performance of ammonia production units.
- Work closely with Maaden’s O&M team, providing real-time troubleshooting assistance and ensuring smooth operation of critical processes.
- Collaborate with Uhde’s back-office team to align on technical insights, communicate process observations, and implement recommended improvements.
- Conduct detailed assessments of process flows and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency and reliability enhancements.
- Develop and recommend actionable improvement plans, focused on safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness, in alignment with plant objectives.
- Supervise and support plant teams in implementing procedural changes, providing technical insight, and enhancing operational competencies.
- Document observations, improvement suggestions, and troubleshooting solutions to inform both on-site and back-office stakeholders.
- Engage with plant safety protocols to ensure all operations are conducted within regulatory and environmental standards.
- Support the planning and coordination of plant turnarounds, ensuring that process and reliability improvements are effectively integrated into turnaround scopes and schedules.
- Assess turnaround outcomes for effectiveness, analyzing data and performance post-turnaround to identify further opportunities for improvement.
- Process Engineering Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ammonia production processes, with a strong ability to identify optimization and improvement opportunities.
- Equipment Maintenance & Performance Assessment: Strong understanding of equipment maintenance practices, including the assessment of equipment performance to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
- Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): Proficient in conducting RCFA to diagnose underlying causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Skilled in diagnosing and resolving process issues, with the capability to provide practical solutions in real-time.
- Operational Supervision: Experience in supervising O&M activities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Turnaround Planning and Assessment: Experienced in supporting and evaluating plant turnarounds, focusing on comprehensive and effective execution.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities for assessing process efficiency, identifying issues, and recommending effective improvements.
- Collaborative Communication: Excellent communication skills for coordinating effectively with both on-site O&M teams and back-office support.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to proactively suggest and support process improvements in line with plant goals.
- Safety and Compliance Awareness: Commitment to upholding plant safety standards and regulatory compliance in all improvement and troubleshooting efforts.
Aljoharah Almanssour
HR Director
