Senior APC Projects Specialist – Industrial AI Solutions

AIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Job summary

AIQ is seeking a Senior Specialist - Project Management (APC SME) to oversee the installation and maintenance of Advanced Process Control systems (AspenTech or Honeywell). You will lead onsite activities, coordinate with I&C, IT/OT, and EPC teams, and ensure project milestones meet ADNOC standards.

The role requires 7+ years in APC, strong DCS and OPC/OSI PI experience, and ability to manage complex, safety-conscious projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in Advanced Process Control (APC).
• At least 5 years onsite installation, configuration and support as lead engineer.
• Mandatory knowledge in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) including Honeywell, Yokogawa, Schneider, Siemens and/or ABB.
• Mandatory knowledge in network architecture (OT/IT).
• Mandatory experience with OPC servers and knowledge in OSI PI historian.
• Preferred knowledge and experience in firewall configuration.
• Candidates with CICPA and Optima experience will be preferred.
• Candidates with ADNOC HSE safety standards knowledge will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of APC systems across projects.
• Apply expertise in DLM and MPC techniques for production optimization.
• Coordinate with IT/OT and Digital Oil Fields teams on standards compliance.
• Ensure safety functions are integrated in all work activities.
• Review test procedures, witness tests, and review test reports.
• Prepare site progress reports and manage I&C APC-related documentation.

Skills

APC (Advanced Process Control)

DCS

OPC servers

OSI PI historian

OT/IT network

Firewalls

CICPA/Optima

ADNOC HSE

Education

Degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering, Process Engineering or Electronic Engineering

Job description

AIQ is seeking a Senior Specialist - Project Management (APC SME) to oversee the installation and maintenance of Advanced Process Control systems (AspenTech or Honeywell). You will lead onsite activities, coordinate with I&C, IT/OT, and EPC teams, and ensure project milestones meet ADNOC standards.

The role requires 7+ years in APC, strong DCS and OPC/OSI PI experience, and ability to manage complex, safety-conscious projects in the UAE.