APC Engineer

Yokogawa; Muharraq; On-site; BHD 18,800 - 30,080; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa, located in Muharraq, is seeking an experienced professional for Advanced Process Control implementations. The successful candidate will coordinate projects and provide technical support, ensuring optimal uptime of control strategies.

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and experience with Yokogawa APC software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of Advanced Process Control.
• Hands-on experience commissioning APC Controllers in refining, petrochemical and polymer process units.
• APC implementation experience in Yokogawa APC software PACE would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential areas and benefits for applying Advanced Process Control.
• Carry out APC & MVC implementations from design to commissioning.
• Coordinate multiple projects and provide technical support.
• Provide advisory and maintenance support for higher APC uptime.

Skills

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Good leadership skills

Knowledge of working on DCS platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Master’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Yokogawa APC software PACE

Job description

About Yokogawa

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 Vision

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, 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 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.

Job Purpose

• Implementation of Advanced Process Control, advanced solution monitoring and control packages.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Identify potential areas and benefits for applying Advanced Process Control for various process units and specify the hardware/software architecture to carry out APC implementation.
• 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.
• Coordinate multiple projects and provide technical support for the successful completion of large APC & MVC projects for various process units.
• Provide advisory and maintenance support, including carrying out modifications to the control strategies to ensure higher APC uptime and deliver required APC training to plant operators & engineers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of Advanced Process Control.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Master’s degree is preferable.
• Hands‑on experience commissioning APC Controllers in refining, petrochemical and polymer process units.
• APC implementation experience in Yokogawa APC software PACE would be an added advantage.

Required Competencies / Skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Knowledge of working on DCS platforms.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.