Lead APC Engineer

Yokogawa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced professionals to join their team in Advanced Process Control. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of industrial automation. You will be part of a global team dedicated to excellence, collaborating with diverse colleagues to implement advanced technologies that enhance efficiency and support the energy transition. If you are passionate about technology and looking for a career that makes a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Advanced Process Control.
• Hands-on commissioning experience in refining and petrochemical processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead APC implementations from design to commissioning.
• Provide technical support and training for plant operators.

Skills

Advanced Process Control

Project Coordination

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa APC software PACE

Job description

Not just a job but a career

Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Minimum of 10 to 15 years work experience in the field of Advanced Process Control.
2. Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Master's degree is preferable.
3. Ability to identify the potential areas and benefits for applying Advanced Process Control for various process units and specify the hardware/software architecture to carry out APC implementation.
4. Carry out APC & MVC implementations starting from Control Definition, Functional Design Specifications, Plant Testing, Detailed Engineering, Modeling of Controller and Estimator, Site Integration, SAT, Commissioning, Post Audit, and PGTR.
5. Hands-on experience for commissioning APC Controllers in Refining, Petrochemical, and Polymer process units.
6. Multiple project coordination and provision of technical and managerial support for the successful completion of large APC & MVC projects for various process units as well as the ability to lead a team of APC consultants.
7. Provide advisory and maintenance support including carrying out modifications to the Control strategies to ensure higher APC uptime and carry out the required APC training to plant operators & engineers.
8. APC implementation experience in Yokogawa APC software PACE would be an added advantage.
9. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations, or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.