(Global Oil Gas) Compressor Engineers

Job Description

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company


This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Compressor Specialist to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence Team within our Global Manufacturing Support Department (GMSD). GMSD is a multi-disciplinary organization with interface to technical, and in some cases business, support requirements of Domestic Refining & NGL Fractionation Admin Area and This Company Affiliates. Its function caters mainly to the technical needs of Global Manufacturing, operating facilities management, and driving the performances of operating facilities in executing corporate programs and initiatives towards operational excellence and value creation. Your primary role will be to provide technical evaluation and assessment of Compressors including all the relevant auxiliary systems in the refining, NGLF, and petrochemical plants.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to the operation team throughout the lifecycle of compressors, analyzing their performances, operational conditions, and boundaries to ensure reliable and safe operations.
• Troubleshoot compressor and rotating equipment failures and performance issues.
• Utilize knowledge and familiarity with international standards to improve equipment performance.
• Implement best-in-class solutions for rotating equipment, specifically compressors, as per international standards and internal company standards.
• Lead efficiency improvement initiatives, upgrading programs, and projects for compressors.
• Provide technical solutions for machine failures, utilizing maintenance strategies to analyze, address, and rectify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Propose changes in operating modes, technological improvements, or implementation of maintenance strategies to support the company's vision of continuous improvement through collaboration and communication.

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the rotating equipment discipline, with at least 5 years of specialized experience in compressors, and 5 years of relevant experience in troubleshooting and assessments.
• Possess thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and international codes, standards, and specifications, including API610, API 617, API 618, API 619, API 692.
• Familiarity with basic investigation tools and techniques like FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and TAPROOT is an added value.

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