Senior Engineer, Process Automation

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a qualified professional to provide expertise in process control and advanced automation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and at least 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities include monitoring process performance, leading technical projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. The position requires solid knowledge of DCS and APC systems, along with strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in process control and optimization in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in implementing at least 2 RTO and 4 APC projects.
• Solid knowledge of HSE principles relevant to the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering expertise in Process Automation.
• Implement procedures and controls for process automation activities.
• Monitor performance of existing process automation applications.

Skills

Process control & optimization

Process automation systems knowledge

Alarm rationalization experience

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Control Engineering

Tools

DCS

APC

RTO

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Review, study, supervise, and provide operational, technical, and engineering expertise on process control, advanced process control, optimization, digitalization and higher level applications, alarm management, and process information management system following a consistent application of engineering standards in the development of projects to ensure 100% HSE, high reliability, performance, profitability, sustainability, and efficiency in the Company’s operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 for a quality customer service.
• 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 Company’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 functional specifications, design, as-built documentation, user manuals, training materials and maintenance procedures for the new and existing applications 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 pre-qualification 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 and organizing, scheduling and coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.