Advanced Process Control Engineer- Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Process Control Engineer to join their Global Manufacturing Excellence team. This exciting opportunity involves relocating to Saudi Arabia and contributing to world-scale projects. The role focuses on optimizing refinery operations through advanced process control technologies and data analysis. With a commitment to innovation and safety, this company offers a dynamic work environment, extensive training, and professional growth opportunities. If you have a strong background in reliability engineering and a passion for driving improvement initiatives, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in reliability engineering in the Oil and Gas sector.
• Expertise in APC and control systems with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor programs to improve APC and economic performance.
• Analyze process data for improvement opportunities and implement APC strategies.

Skills

Advanced Process Control (APC)

Control Systems

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

AI Technologies

Refinery Economics

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Tools

Real-Time Optimization

OPC

Job description

Advanced Process Control Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

Join Aramco as an Advanced Process Control Engineer and relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity at Aramco.

Overview

Aramco, a leader in the global energy industry, is seeking an experienced APC Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME) team within the Reliability Solutions Department (RSD). This role involves providing expert guidance on advanced process control technologies, leading improvement initiatives, and supporting refinery operations to optimize performance and yield.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor programs and KPIs to improve APC and economic performance.
• Analyze data from process variables, instrumentation, and control systems for improvement opportunities.
• Develop inferential models to enhance refinery efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement APC strategies, conduct feasibility studies, and establish business cases.
• Evaluate new APC technologies such as Real-Time Optimization, Machine Learning, and AI.
• Lead technical reviews, model assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with optimization and engineering teams to meet project requirements.
• Review standards and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of reliability engineering experience in the Oil and Gas downstream sector; 20+ years preferred.
• Expertise in APC, control systems, and OPC.
• Strong understanding of refinery economics, mass and energy balances.
• Knowledge of international standards for APC, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

This role requires relocation to Saudi Arabia. Aramco offers a challenging, rewarding environment with opportunities for professional growth, supported by extensive training and development programs.

Join us to work on world-scale projects with a company that values innovation, safety, and societal contribution.