Team Lead – Olefin Processing Unit & NGLE (Process Engineering)

Suhar, Oman | Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Sector
Full-time | Residential | Team Management Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Process Engineering Team Lead to oversee and optimise operations in Olefin Processing Unit and Natural Gas Liquids Extraction (NGLE) units. You’ll lead a team of process engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide deep technical and strategic direction to improve process performance, quality, and efficiency across plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 8 engineers across Olefin Processing Unit & NGLE areas.

• Drive continuous improvement in operations, energy efficiency, and cost optimisation.

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex operational issues.

• Develop and validate technical designs, PFDs, H&MBs, and process simulations.

• Support daily operations through process control, quality monitoring, and product optimisation.

• Benchmark processes, identify improvement areas, and guide implementation.

• Provide input on Management of Change (MOC), RCA, HAZOPs, and shutdown scope.

• Support reporting for performance metrics, utilisation, and plant availability.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (operations, engineering, vendors).

• Ensure compliance with HSE, QHSE, and refinery safety standards.

Technical Scope Includes

Olefin Processing Unit: Steam cracking, MTBE production, utilities and co-generation.
NGLE: Pre-treatment, compression, refrigeration, distillation, fractionation, and product recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas / Refining / Petrochemical environments.

• Strong experience in process optimisation, troubleshooting, and simulation tools.

• Proficient in SAP, MS Office, and industry software (e.g. PI, LIMS).

• Hands-on knowledge of DCS systems, P&IDs, and OEM technical documentation.

• Familiar with Solomon benchmarking, asset data governance, and budgeting practices.

• Excellent English communication skills (Arabic desirable).

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring ability.

• Experience in refinery commissioning/start-up is highly valued.

• Familiarity with HSE standards, emergency response protocols, and process safety.