Automation & DCS Supervisor

confidential; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in automation and controls is seeking an Automation & DCS Supervisor to manage DCS and automation operations in the plant. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Instrumentation and Automation Engineering, alongside 5-7 years of experience working with control narratives and operational performance optimization. Responsibilities include preparing control documentation, conducting design reviews, and troubleshooting control systems to minimize downtime. Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with various engineering teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in developing Controls Documentation for process control applications.
• Experience/Understanding of PLC, HMI/SCADA control system platforms.
• Proven ability to quickly shift focus from one technical issue to another.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Control Narrative or Control philosophy, Operation sequence Chart.
• Conduct Controls Design reviews on the Projects.
• Troubleshoot Control System issues to ensure minimal downtime.

Skills

Self motivated

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelors of Instrumentation and Automation engineering

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Automation & DCS Supervisor is a key position ensuring smoothless and uninterrupted DCS and automation operations in running the plant. Expertise in control narrative and philosophy, operation sequencing and control logic charts is essential. Analyzing and examining key bottlenecks in operations and performing solutions, able to modify, update and edit control narrative and parameters for optimizing operational performance. The perfect candidate has a Bachelors of Instrumentation and Automation engineering and 5-7 years of minimum experience in the field. Also preferable to have certification / registration from the local engineering council.

Key Responsibilities

• 5-7 years experience in developing Controls Documentation for process control applications
• Process Controls Document Preparation I.e. Control Narrative or Control philosophy, Operation sequence Chart, Controls Logic Chart, Cause & Effect etc.
• Maintaining Standard Process Controls Document Database
• Coordination with other engineering departments.
• Participate in Design Review Meeting and provide input in terms of Process Controls.
• Conduct Controls Design reviews on the Projects
• Attend HAZOP, SIL, Meetings and Provide inputs in terms of Process Controls.
• Experience/Understanding of PLC, HMI/ SCADA etc. control system platforms (industrial automation)
• Understanding of P&IDs, PFDs, Process Controls and Electrical Design concepts.
• Coordinating with Programmer/ Controls Validation/Testing Engineer for implementation of Controls Per the Standards and Requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including liaising, reporting, documentation, and presentations)
• Proven ability to follow set of procedures and standards (company standards & ISO) and extrapolate new concepts from established standards
• Proven ability to quickly shift focus from one technical issue to another while maintaining commitment to accuracy and precision
• Troubleshoot Control System issues and ensure minimal downtime during commissioning.
• Modifying / adapting control logics & parameters in software.

Skills

• Self motivated, highly organized, and team oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. Must be able to document tracking of requisitions, orders, and delivery of products through internal system, memos and letters
• Interact and represent the company to outside vendors. Must possess professional communication skills when dealing with outside vendors
• Frequent coordination, communication and/or team problem solving within the department for work
• Ability to work per priority, dealing with complexity and result driven
• Willingness to learn
• Analytical skills
• Adaptability, emotional intelligence, team player, creativity, collaboration.
• Time management, critical thinking and observation, attention to detail, initiative, and strong organizational skills.