Heater & Refractory Specialist

International Permanent View Job Description
The Heater & Refractory Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, inspection, and performance of heaters and refractory systems within the energy and natural resources sector. This role requires strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to ensure operational excellence.
  • Attractive relocation support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • A compelling offer of career opportunity and competitive compensation

About Our Client

Our client occupies a special position in the global energy industry as one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

Investing in technology and infrastructure, the business maximises the value of the energy produced for the world along with a commitment to enhancetheir value to society.

Based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the business combines market discipline with a focus on the future.

Job Description

  • Conduct simple and complex analyses related to the design, specification, and applications engineering tasks associated with heaters & refractory.
  • Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer fired equipment packages suitable for design needs for a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient operation.
  • Select and implement appropriate designs for fired equipment. Perform field troubleshooting & technical assessment for heaters & refractory.
  • Participate in major turnarounds and emergency plant shutdowns providing support to resolve heaters & refractory issues Provide technical support to maintenance organizations.
  • Calculate remaining life of heater tubes and provide safe and optimized tube replacement schedule.
  • Perform investigations of heaters & refractory failures to identify root cause(s) and to prevent reoccurrence of such failures.
  • Developing repair procedures as required. Review detailed drawings and material specification as requested. Participate in HAZOP Studies review.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
  • An advanced degree is preferable. 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry's downstream sector, with a minimum of 10 years working with heaters & refractory Able to demonstrate knowledge encompassing fired heaters, refractory, flares, incinerators, boilers, SCRs, and similar systems including auxiliaries, related to Refining, NGL, and petrochemical industries.
  • Deep knowledge of various codes and standards including ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2, ASME Section I, API-530, API-535, API-537, API-560, API-579, API-936 and NFPA standards, and others applicable to heaters and refractory.
  • Able to demonstrate significant experience in inspection and failure analysis of heaters and refractory.
  • Deep understanding of remaining life calculations and fitness for service of fired heaters and refractory.
  • Significant understanding of refractory design, materials, application, and repair.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive relocation support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • My client offers a compelling combination of career opportunity, competitive compensation, and a focus on employee well-being.
  • Permanent position offering job stability and growth potential.
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Heater & Refractory Specialist in Saudi Arabia , we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Neal Craig
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6790480
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2258

Job summary

Job function
Oil & Gas
Subsector
Petroleum Engineer
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neal Craig
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2258
Job reference
JN-072025-6790480