Simulator Engineer (Methods & Training)

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,226 - 364,033; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Qatar is seeking a Simulator Engineer specializing in Methods & Training. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in process modelling, specifically with expertise in process simulation software and control systems. Responsibilities include performing software maintenance on simulator models, designing training scenarios, and contributing to Operator Training Simulator projects. This role is critical for enhancing operator training and requires a formal engineering degree. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in process modelling and OTS.
• Hands-on experience with gas processing, refinery, offsite, utilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform software maintenance of simulator models.
• Design and implement new simulator training scenarios.
• Manage changes in training simulator models.
• Contribute to Operator Training Simulator Project activities.
• Liaise with Centre of Expertise on simulator maintenance.

Skills

Process simulation software

Control Systems knowledge

Hands-on experience in gas processing

Education

Formal Engineering Degree in Chemical or Petrochemical Engineering

Tools

Unisim Operation

Unisim Design

Dynsim

FSIM/SCP

TRISIM

Job description

About the job Simulator Engineer (Methods & Training)

Qualifications

Formal Engineering Degree preferably in Chemical engineering, Petrochemical Engineering or equivalent field.

Knowledge and/or Experience

Hands on experience in process simulation software i.e. steady state and dynamic simulation.

Knowledge of control Systems like Foxboro, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, TRICONEX and CCC control systems

Minimum 10 years of working experience in process modelling and OTS using Unisim Operation, Unisim Design, Dynsim, FSIM/SCP and TRISIM.

Should have hands-on experience of following processes: Gas processing, Refinery, Offsite, Utilities.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Perform software maintenance of all simulator models by

• Troubleshooting and fixing simulator issues during simulator training.
• Performing periodic system backup and hardware and software health check.
• Liaising with Centre of Expertise and Maintenance team to address hardware/software failures in simulator models.
• Manage antivirus updates.

2. Design and implement new simulator troubleshooting training scenarios in coordination with Operation team and Instructors.

3. Manage implementation of management of change in training simulator models

4. Contribute with following activities during new Operator Training Simulator Project by liaising with Engineering, Ventures and/or PMT team

• Provide expertise in performing preliminary analysis and design for all Operator Training Simulator projects.
• Assist to develop and review Statement of work (SOW) or work scope for new simulator models.
• Define detailed Operator Training Simulator Technical requirement during project kick-off meeting with Vendor.
• Review and approve training simulator deliverables by participating in system acceptance test viz. Model Acceptance/Validation Test, Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test and project documents.

5. Liaise with Centre of Expertise and Maintenance team to manage simulator spares.

6. Liaise with Obsolescence Management team to manage simulator hardware/software obsolescence.

7. Develop a broad understanding of the key techniques and applications across all installed Training Simulators.

8. Provide simulation technical information and expertise to other disciplines, engineering and non-engineering, as per requirements.