Senior Engineer, Process Automation (Process Engineering Team - Bu Hasa)

Job Purpose

Process Automation Engineering

• Review, study and provide technical and engineering expertise in the field of Process Automation
• covering base layer process control, control loop performance assessment, advanced process control,
• real time optimization, alarm management system, digitalization and automation to contribute in
• increasing the Plant’s performance and reducing the operating costs.
• Review and recommend, on a periodic basis, improvements to Process Automation systems in
• compliance with HSE measures and international standards to promote efficiency.
• Facilitate the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of process automation
• activities at the Site to meet the planned output.
• Develop and update the relevant procedures to maintain robust and consistent processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing process automation applications and systems in terms
• of uptime, performance, monetary benefits, standardization, and obsolescence.
• Conduct judicious analysis on various alternatives for optimum solutions to effectively support the
• Plant’s operations.
• Lead/review the feasibility studies, conducted by external consultants, to evaluate the financial and
• technical viability of applications.
• Lead the approved projects’ implementation, carried-out by external consultants, during different
• activities and phases which include, but not limited to, the scope of work, tender documents, technical
• bid evaluation, engineering, installation and commissioning.
• Develop/review the scope of work to facilitate the process automation processes’ implementation in
• conformity with HSE measures.
• Develop/lead the development performed by external consultants on new and existing applications
• functional specifications, design, as-built documentation, user manuals, training materials and
• maintenance procedures to ensure the effective utilization of systems and applications.
• Perform the troubleshooting on process automation systems and related applications to maximize their
• availability and reliability.
• Identify and implement optimization programs that enable the Plant to operate efficiently at optimum
• conditions and with maximum yield.
• Lead/ facilitate the alarm rationalization workshops and implement the recommendations in an effective
• and timely manner to improve the alarm’s performance.
• Evaluate, technically, the vendors and contractors to support the Procurement Division in the prequalification
• process, as required.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and trainings to contribute to the overall sustenance of the
• process automation solutions.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Control Engineering, or any other equivalent
• qualification.
• 8 years of experience in the field of process control and optimization within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Solid knowledge about process control & optimization and process automation systems such as DCS,
• BLPC, APC, RTO, CLPM, AMS, Dashboards, etc.
• Working background in the implementation of, at least, 2 RTO and 4 APC projects and leading alarm
• rationalization and suppression activities.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the development, reviews, and execution of process control and
• automation technical standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of latest technological developments and their implications on business in view of the
• variety of processes, DCS, and ICS control applications.
• Extensive knowledge of guidelines and specifications for Process Control in the CONCEPT, SELECT,
• and DEFINE project phases.
• Good knowledge of relevant national and international regulations and standards.
• Good knowledge of HSE principles and their applications relevant to Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.