Control & Instrumentation Engineer

JIGPC; Jizan; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JIGPC in Saudi Arabia invites a seasoned Control & Instrumentation Engineer to provide oversight for safe and efficient plant operations.

You will develop specifications, lead testing, calibrations, and maintenance, and mentor local engineers while ensuring compliance with CSS, SIL, and SIS programs.

This role requires 10+ years of experience in chemical/refinery/gas facilities and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred).
• Essential: 10+ years in chemical/refinery/gas plant maintenance/inspection/engineering.
• Experience in FE/FE loading projects preferred.
• SAE Saudi Aramco/Air Products standards familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight and technical direction for Instrument and Controls systems.
• Support commissioning, operations, and QA initiatives; maintain document control.
• Develop detailed engineering specs, standards, procedures, and contractor guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with CSS, SIL, and SIS programs; manage risk-based inspection & calibration.

Skills

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Control Systems

Safety Systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS7

Honeywell Experion

AB PLC

Field Instrumentation

Analyzer Systems

Control Valves

Job description

Job Title: Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Posting Start Date: 10/22/26

Job Description:

JOB Description

Position Title Control & Instrumentation Engineer Prepared By Anne Buckett Grade 111 Reviewed By Marius Knoesen Reports To Instrumentation and Controls Manager Approved By Ayman Sawadi Department Engineering Date March 2025

Main Purpose of the Position

To provide engineering oversight and technical expertise to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of control and instrumentation systems at JIGPC’s plant facilities.

Job Objectives

• Engineering Oversight and Technical Guidance: To provide evaluations, technical direction, and oversight of inspection, quality assurance, troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, repair, and testing of Instrument and Controls systems.
• Commissioning and Operational Support: To offer engineering support during plant commissioning and operations, maintain document control, and ensure quality assurance initiatives are met.
• Specification and Standards Development: To lead the development of detailed engineering specifications, standards, procedures, best practices, and contractor guidelines for Instrument and Controls systems.
• Compliance and Safety Management: To implement and maintain compliance with Critical Safety Circuits (CSS), Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) programs.
• Inspection and Calibration Programs: To develop and manage risk‑based inspection and calibration programs for instruments, valves, and analyzer systems.
• Project and Budget Management: To oversee project development, budgeting, and execution activities for maintenance, repairs, and major turnarounds.
• Relationship Building: To establish relationships with suppliers, inspection bureaus, internal and external stakeholders, and engage in industry forums to apply best practices.
• Mentorship and Team Building: To foster a positive work environment by supporting, mentoring, and developing local Control & Instrumentation engineers, promoting continuous improvement in safety, reliability, and quality goals.

Formal Qualifications/Education

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred).

Job Related Work Experience

Essential

• Work experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant maintenance / inspection / engineering 10+ years.

Preferred

• Work experience in front end loading engineering project development.
• Experience requirements for Engineering Department:

Engineer 1 15 – 20+ Years Engineer 2 11 – 15+ Years Engineer 3 8 – 12+ Years Engineer 4 6 – 9+ Years Engineer 5 4 – 7+ Years Engineer 6 2 – 5+ Years Junior Engineer 0 – 2+ Years

Job Related Knowledge and skills

• Ability to configure, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair various plant process instrumentation related to temperature, pressure, flow and other plant process variables.

Advanced

• Knowledge of Siemens PCS7 / T3000 and Honeywell Experion Distributed Control system (DCS), AB PLC system, Field Instrumentation, Analyzer systems and Control Valves.

Proficient

• Knowledge & understanding with the principles of Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF), Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).

Proficient

• Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to Oil and Gas and Refining Industries (API, ISA, NEC / IEC, NFPA, ASME, etc.) and preferably also Saudi Aramco and Air Products standards and working practices.

Proficient

• Knowledge and skills in gas and water analyzers /sampling systems, analog controls, logic controls.

Proficient

• Understanding of computer networks.

Aware

• Critical thinking skills.

Advanced

• Problem solving skills.

Advanced

• Decision making skills.

Advanced

• Leadership skills (including mentoring and coaching).

Proficient

• Teamwork orientation.

Proficient

• Written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient

• MS Office.

Proficient

Responsibilities

Financial responsibility: No budget/financial responsibility Responsibility for staff: No staff reporting into this position Time span of impact: Short term: 3 – 6 months

Contacts

Internal Clients/Contacts External Clients/Contacts Direct line manager Suppliers and vendors Technical professionals Strategic/JV partners Internal shareholders Admin staff Contractors

Work Context

Working hours: Regular Position requires travel: Less than 10% annually Posture: About 50% of the time is spent sitting in an office while the remainder of the time is spent walking and/or standing Physical danger: Medium risk Position is directly accountable for:

Equipment

Work outputs

Work methods

Safety

Competencies

Action orientation Customer service orientation Innovation and creativity Planning and organizing Problem solving and analysis Quality orientation Teamwork and collaboration Technical expertise

Position in organization

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent may therefore be required to perform other duties not specified here from time to time.