Job Description

Job Requirements

Job Summary:

The Coker Process Surveillance Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of coker units to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role involves real-time surveillance, troubleshooting, and performance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze

key performance indicators (KPIs) of coker units, including yield, cycle time, energy consumption, and coke quality.

Conduct root cause analysis

for process upsets, equipment failures, and deviations from standard operating conditions.

Optimize process parameters

to improve throughput, reduce coke formation, and enhance product quality.

Support turnaround planning

and execution, including decoking operations and equipment inspections.

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams

to implement best practices and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Develop and maintain surveillance dashboards

and reports for management and technical teams.

Benchmark performance

against industry standards and internal targets, and recommend improvements Experience in remote monitoring

tools

- PI Vision

, IP21, PI server

Work Experience

Skills:

Analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Proficiency in process modeling and data visualization. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering 6+ years of experience in refinery operations, with at least 2 years in coking units. Strong understanding of delayed coking technology, coke drum operations, and associated equipment (furnaces, fractionators, quench systems). Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS), DCS/SCADA systems, and data analytics platforms. * Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations applicable to refinery operations.