Senior Engineer - Process Automation
ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE
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ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Process Automation to strengthen plant reliability and efficiency through advanced automation and digitalization. The role covers DCS, APC, RTO, alarm management, LIMS and control loop performance monitoring.
Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in process automation within oil and gas, strong DCS knowledge, and experience leading optimization projects while ensuring HSE and OT security compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemical/process engineering or equivalent.
- At least eight years in process control, optimization or automation in oil and gas.
- Strong knowledge of DCS, BLPC, APC, RTO, CLPM and process information apps.
- Experience leading alarm rationalization, suppression and performance improvement.
- Ability to develop and enforce automation standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead design, implementation and lifecycle management of process automation systems.
- Review automation requirements across base layer control, APC, RTO and alarm systems.
- Assess control loop performance and implement improvements for yield and cost.
- Ensure OT-IT cybersecurity compliance and adherence to standards.
- Supervise external consultants during engineering, installation and testing.
- Develop technical documentation and training materials.
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Senior Engineer - Process Automation
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Oil and Energy
Engineering
Minimum 8 years
Full-time
ADNOC Group is hiring a Senior Engineer - Process Automation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, for a specialist opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. The position will strengthen plant reliability, profitability and operational efficiency through advanced process control, real-time optimization, digitalization and automation engineering. The successful candidate will oversee process automation applications covering DCS, base layer process control, APC, RTO, alarm management, LIMS, PI and control loop performance monitoring. The role requires practical experience implementing complex optimization projects while maintaining compliance with HSE requirements, OT-IT security policies and international engineering standards.
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function: Engineering
- Salary: 25000-40000 AED per month
- Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
- Gender: Any
- Candidate Nationality: Any
- Job Type: Full-time
The Senior Engineer - Process Automation connects plant operating requirements with control engineering, optimization technology and higher-level digital applications. The position evaluates how automation systems perform in live operations and develops improvements that increase yield, reduce operating costs and maintain stable production. This role also provides technical governance for automation projects delivered by consultants, vendors and contractors. Its decisions influence control system availability, process safety, cybersecurity, energy efficiency and the financial value generated by plant optimization initiatives.
- The position provides engineering leadership across the design, implementation and lifecycle management of process automation systems.
- Review plant automation requirements involving base layer process control, APC, RTO, alarm management, digitalization and operational information systems.
- Assess control loop performance and recommend improvements that stabilize processes, increase production yield and reduce operating costs.
- Monitor application uptime, technical performance, financial benefits, standardization and obsolescence.
- Identify weaknesses in existing automation systems and develop technically sound, commercially viable improvement plans.
- Ensure that proposed upgrades comply with OT-IT cybersecurity policies, OEM recommendations and approved engineering standards.
- Develop and update procedures, technical standards and controls governing process automation activities.
- Analyze alternative automation solutions and recommend the most effective option for plant operating conditions.
- Lead feasibility studies and proof-of-concept evaluations performed by consultants or specialist technology providers.
- Examine the technical and financial viability of new automation, optimization and digitalization applications.
- Prepare and review scopes of work, tender documents and technical bid evaluations for approved projects.
- Direct external consultants during engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and performance verification.
- Develop or review functional specifications, system designs, as-built documents, operating manuals, training materials and maintenance procedures.
- Review process automation documentation during the CONCEPT, SELECT and DEFINE phases of technical projects.
- Assess specification changes and verify their alignment with approved project objectives and engineering requirements.
- Review and approve process control narratives for new projects and modifications to existing facilities.
- Troubleshoot process automation systems and related applications to restore availability and prevent recurring failures.
- Design and implement optimization programs that allow the plant to operate at efficient conditions with maximum sustainable yield.
- Lead alarm rationalization workshops and ensure that approved recommendations are implemented within agreed timelines.
- Coordinate alarm suppression and performance improvement activities while preserving safe plant operation.
- Supervise the development of new APC controllers and the revamping of existing controller applications.
- Lead closed-loop RTO implementation and maintain the availability and reliability of existing RTO solutions.
- Evaluate vendors and contractors technically during prequalification, tendering and procurement activities.
- Verify that automation work is performed in accordance with HSE controls, OT security requirements and international standards.
- Conduct technical knowledge-sharing sessions and train operating, engineering and maintenance personnel.
- Develop assigned employees through practical coaching, technical guidance and structured capability-building activities.
- Contribute technical estimates to functional budgets and support implementation of approved work plans.
- Investigate budget or performance variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Prepare technical inputs for management information reports, progress updates and performance reviews.
- Introduce new tools and engineering techniques that improve the quality, speed and consistency of automation processes.
- Benchmark internal practices against recognized industry standards and convert findings into practical improvement initiatives.
This opportunity suits an experienced process automation engineer who understands both control system technology and the operational realities of complex oil and gas facilities. Candidates should be comfortable leading optimization projects, challenging technical proposals and resolving problems that affect plant availability or profitability.
Required qualifications and experience include:
- Bachelor 's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Process Control Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
- At least eight years of process control, optimization or automation engineering experience within the oil and gas industry.
- Strong knowledge of DCS, BLPC, APC, RTO, CLPM, AMS, dashboards and process information applications.
- Practical involvement in the implementation of at least two RTO projects and four APC projects.
- Experience leading alarm rationalization, alarm suppression and control performance improvement activities.
- Proven capability in developing, reviewing and executing process control and automation standards.
- Knowledge of diverse industrial processes, DCS platforms and industrial control system applications.
- Detailed understanding of process control requirements during the CONCEPT, SELECT and DEFINE project phases.
- Awareness of national and international engineering regulations, codes and technical standards.
- Working knowledge of HSE principles applicable to oil and gas facilities.
- Ability to organize engineering activities, coordinate stakeholders, examine technical evidence and maintain accurate records.
- Strong written communication, technical reporting and presentation capabilities.
- Distributed control systems
- Base layer process control
- Advanced process control
- Real-time optimization
- Closed-loop RTO
- Control loop performance monitoring
- Alarm management systems
- Alarm rationalization and suppression
- Laboratory information management systems
- Process information management systems
- Industrial control system engineering
- OT-IT cybersecurity compliance
- Process control narrative development
- Functional specification preparation
- Automation system troubleshooting
- Controller performance analysis
- Plant optimization and yield improvement
- Digitalization applications
- Feasibility studies and proof of concepts
- CONCEPT, SELECT and DEFINE project reviews
- Tender documentation and technical bid evaluation
- Vendor and contractor assessment
- Installation and commissioning support
- Technical standards and procedure development
- HSE-compliant automation engineering
- Budget input and performance reporting
This position offers the opportunity to influence the performance of complex energy facilities through advanced automation and optimization technologies. The work has measurable impact on production stability, operating expenditure, plant availability and sustainable asset performance. Process automation specialists will gain exposure to large-scale control environments, technically demanding improvement programs and emerging digital solutions. The role also provides a strong platform for expanding technical leadership in an industry where APC, RTO, cybersecurity and intelligent operations remain increasingly important.
ADNOC Group is a leading energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its integrated operations depend on advanced engineering, reliable production systems and disciplined application of HSE, operational excellence and digital technology.
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