Process Simulation Twin & Optimization Engineer - Refinery Experience Only
Core
Deploy and sustain online process simulations (digital twins) and perform process optimization to identify opportunities and monitor KPIs for refinery facilities.
Role type
Senior IC Process Simulation Twin & Optimization Engineer
Builds
Process digital twins, optimization solutions, and data-enabled monitoring systems for downstream manufacturing units.
Domain
Oil & Gas / Refining / Process Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Process simulation (equation-oriented/sequential), thermodynamic modeling, data reconciliation, real-time optimization (RTO), refinery operations knowledge, data historian connectivity, model tuning, debottlenecking analysis
Preferred skills
ROMeo experience, 20+ years in process simulations, advanced process optimization data-enabled solutions
Technologies
Equation-oriented simulation engines, sequential simulation engines, plant historians, OPC, laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Lead development and sustainment of PST integrating real-time data with simulation engines; Configure connectivity between plant historians, LIMS, and simulation software; Perform automated monitoring of facility health and detect performance deviations; Develop and maintain thermodynamic models representing process behavior including fouling and catalyst decay; Conduct offline engineering studies for debottlenecking and what-if scenarios; Act as technical liaison between data and operations teams; Lead process optimization sessions for key units (CDU/VDU, Hydrocrackers, etc.); Benchmark KPIs across facilities and develop best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with 15+ years experience