Senior Engineer, Process Automation (Eng. Services Team - I&C - Gas Ops

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automation Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing production quality and efficiency. This exciting position involves implementing innovative programs and establishing best practices across Plant & Pipeline assets. With a focus on performance monitoring and compliance, you will contribute to a Centre of Excellence for Production, ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with experts, train staff, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role offers the perfect opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in gas plant or refinery operations.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems and performance management.
• Understanding of gas processing plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of improvement programs for production quality.
• Contribute to developing reliable production measurement processes.
• Plan and supervise activities to meet objectives.

Skills

Gas Processing Plant Operations

Quality Systems

Performance Management

Process Simulations

Budgeting and Scheduling

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Support the implementation of cost-effective improvement programs to close gaps and ensure assurance across all Plant & Pipeline assets related to production quality and quantity. This involves establishing standards, evaluating gaps, supporting initiatives, and contributing to a companywide Centre of Excellence for Production.

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Policy, Standards, Processes, and Practices

• Assist in establishing consistent approaches that improve efficiency and effectiveness across all assets, including management of product measurement, mass balance methods, and quality specifications.
• Support and implement companywide improvement programs for production quality and quantity management to ensure compliance and enable performance visibility.
• Help establish and manage processes for reviewing production quantity and quality events, opportunities, and risks, identifying areas for improvement, and following up on mitigating actions to prevent recurrence.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Contribute to developing a reliable, accurate production measurement process for quantity and quality to support company reporting systems (PRISM) and management decisions.
• Participate in investigating production quantity and quality issues, communicating stakeholder concerns, and recommending preventive and corrective actions throughout the asset lifecycle.

Community and Networks

• Support the creation of effective internal stakeholder networks and activate governance to maximize benefits.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for advice, support, and training, acting as an interface between sites to establish and sustain new working methods.
• Assist in Category Management activities by developing business cases, screening alternatives, and refining work plans.

Supervision

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate activities within the assigned area to meet objectives.
• Train and develop staff to enhance their skills and achieve functional goals.

Budgets

• Provide input for budget preparation and assist in implementing approved budgets and work plans.
• Investigate variances and support performance and cost control.
• Implement policies, processes, and standards to support work execution aligned with company and international standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to achieving performance objectives in line with the company framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to enhance operational quality and efficiency.
• Identify process improvements based on industry best practices to develop intelligent solutions for operational issues.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, legislation, and sustainability guidelines following international standards and ADNOC practices.

Reports

• Assist in preparing MIS and progress reports for management.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal

• Maintain regular contact with managers, vice presidents, and staff within the division on work-related matters.
• Coordinate with Plants and Production Planning & Optimization divisions.

External

• Engage with ADNOC and group companies, vendors, and third-party service providers on work-related issues.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge

• At least 8 years of experience in gas plant or refinery operations.
• Advanced knowledge of quality systems, business processes, and performance management.
• Thorough understanding of gas processing plant operations and production engineering principles.
• Experience with process simulations and workplace computer applications.
• Knowledge of gas plant production processes and systems.
• Understanding of change management processes.
• Familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, risk analysis, and ERP systems (preferably MAXIMO).
• Full knowledge of HSE standards in a plant environment.

Professional Certifications

• None specified.

7. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES :

• As per the approved competency dictionary.

8. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES :

• As per the approved competency dictionary.

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