Senior Advanced Process Control Specialist — Petrochemicals

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is recruiting on behalf of a major oil and gas operator in Qatar for an Advanced Process Control Specialist. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and improving APC schemes to optimize performance and protect asset integrity.

You will lead and participate in MOC for APC changes, track KPI impacts, and guide Operations on APC strategy across units, with emphasis on safe, efficient, and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, with at least 3 years at Analyst level in Advanced Process Control, and experience in ethylene/ polyethylene manufacturing.
• Petrochemicals industry experience preferred.
• English proficiency required; Arabic working knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the mid- and long-term technical performance of APC to optimize operations.
• Identify recurring APC problems and propose sustainable optimization opportunities.
• Lead Management of Change for advanced process control-related changes.
• Track APC performance and assess impact on overall plant performance using KPIs.
• Provide guidance on APC strategy for units to ensure optimized operation.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic working knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Control Engineering

Job description

Tanqeeb is recruiting on behalf of a major oil and gas operator in Qatar for an Advanced Process Control Specialist. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and improving APC schemes to optimize performance and protect asset integrity.

You will lead and participate in MOC for APC changes, track KPI impacts, and guide Operations on APC strategy across units, with emphasis on safe, efficient, and reliable production.