Process Control System Specialist | Saudi Arabia - L3

hudsonmanpower; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudsonmanpower is looking for a Process Control System Specialist with extensive experience in advanced technical support and optimization of process control and automation systems. Based in Malaysia, this role requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 10-12 years of relevant experience, especially in the Oil & Gas sector.

You will monitor and enhance the automation and control system's performance, conduct troubleshooting, and implement advanced strategies to improve plant efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Process Control Systems, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery industry.
• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) and automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for process control systems including DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
• Monitor and optimize automation and control system performance.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for control system failures.

Skills

Process automation and control systems

Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Control system optimization

Engineering problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Control Systems Engineering / Electronics Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Job Title: Process Control System Specialist

Department: Process Control System (PCS) Section

Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical

Job Location: Saudi Arabia

Interview Location: Singapore (Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the interview in Singapore for a face-to-face interview.)

Job Purpose

The Process Control System Specialist is responsible for advanced technical support, optimization, and reliability of process control and automation systems. The role focuses on improving plant performance through control system analysis, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and implementation of advanced control strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for process control systems including DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
• Monitor and optimize automation and control system performance to improve plant efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for control system failures.
• Support implementation of advanced process control (APC) strategies and automation improvements.
• Participate in control system upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance system reliability and plant performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical teams when required.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Control Systems Engineering / Electronics Engineering or related field.

Experience:
Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Process Control Systems, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery industry.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems
• Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) and automation technologies
• Experience in control system troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvement
• Familiarity with international instrumentation and control engineering standards

Key Skills

• Process automation and control systems
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Control system optimization
• Engineering problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration