Petrochemical and Refinery

Staff Process Engineer

CompanyZueitina Oil CompanyExperience11-15 years
Date of posting2008-07-01 17:42Salary indicationNegotiable
CategoryPetrochemical and RefineryStart dateAs soon as possible
RegionAfrica NorthDurationOpen contract
CountryLibya
LocationDesert Location
DescriptionBasic Function:
Designs, develops & supervises the installation of gas process plant modifications, extensions & construction to improve gas production in the company's gas plants in the Field & Terminal. Involves process studies, associated equipment design & cost studies on both new & old equipment.

Function & Responsibilities:
1. Develops concepts for plant expansion based on highly technical, computer oriented studies of the properties of the fluids & on pressures & temperatures of various vessels & other components in the system.
2. Forecasts liquid recoveries for proposed expansion projects & prepares technical & economic justification for new projects.
3. Organises & directs new engineering projects, including preperations of detailed technical plans, selection & ordering of material, preparing bid specifications & engineering surveillance of construction.
4. Participates in the initial start-up of new equipment, making adjustment & modifications as required to correct any faults that accur.
5. Troubleshoots field operating problems & makes recommendations for equipment and/or operating procedures for existing plant.
6. Co-ordinates data, designs & schedules with outside engineering firms & Zueitina field personnel.
7. Modifies computer programmes as necessary to solve process problems.
8. Teach hydrocarbon processing operations to junior engineering & Zueitina plant operators & maintenance people as required.

Independence of Operations:
Works independently on assigned projects, with light supervision. Decisions made must be agreed to by Senior Staff Process Engineer
SkillsB.Sc. Degree in Chemical Engineering, natural gas processing or equivalent. Speaks & reads English language. 10 years experience in gas processing or refining plants or in processing consulting firm.
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