Control Systems Engineer

ANDRITZ; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to support design, specification, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary project teams to create robust, safe, and maintainable systems; specify field instruments, develop control philosophies, configure PLC/DCS/SCADA, and deliver necessary documentation for FAT/SAT and turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or Controls Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems engineering within industrial environments.
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems, including configuration, programming, and system integration.
• Experience specifying and developing instrumentation and control system deliverables such as data sheets, functional design specifications, control narratives, and I/O lists.
• Proven experience supporting installation, commissioning and start-up of instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform site assessments and evaluate existing instrumentation and control systems to define scope, risks, and technical approach.
• Specify and select field instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, level, density, and analytical measurement devices.
• Develop control system designs, including system architecture, control philosophies, and functional specifications (PLC/DCS/SCADA).
• Design, configure, and support PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems, including control logic, interlocks, and alarm management strategies.
• Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables such as instrument datasheets, material requisitions, control narratives, I/O lists, control system architecture diagrams, and functional design specifications.
• Coordinate control system integration, including I/O assignments, communications, and interfaces with third‑party systems.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing vendor packages, technical submittals, and FAT documentation.
• Collaborate with process, electrical, mechanical, and construction teams to ensure alignment between control strategies and system design.
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start‑up, including instrument calibration, system checkout, loop verification, troubleshooting, and performance validation.
• Develop and execute commissioning and acceptance documentation, including FAT/SAT procedures and system turnover documentation.
• Ensure control systems are implemented and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot field instrumentation issues and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Instrumentation and control systems

PLC, DCS, SCADA programming

System integration

Commissioning and FAT/SAT

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel internationally

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or Controls Engineering (or related discipline)

Tools

Yokogawa

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

ABB

Emerson

Honeywell

Job description

ANDRITZ has an immediate opportunity for a skilled Instrumentation andControl Systems Engineer to support the design, specification, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial instrumentation and control systems. In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams to design and implement robust, reliable, and maintainable instrumentation and control systemsfor complex industrial applications.

You will play a key role in instrumentation engineering, PLC/DCS programming and integration, supporting procurement and vendor activities, and providing commissioning and start-up support, while ensuring alignment with technical standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations. This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong system-level expertise with hands‑on experience and thrives in dynamic project environments.

What You Will Be Doing

Here’s an overview of your responsibilities and how you can leverage your expertise:

• Perform site assessments and evaluate existing instrumentationand control systems to define scope, risks, and technical approach
• Specify and select field instrumentation including flow, pressure, temperature, level, density, and analytical measurement devices.
• Develop control system designs, including system architecture, control philosophies, and functional specifications (PLC/DCS/SCADA)
• Design, configure, and support PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems, including control logic, interlocks, and alarm management strategies
• Prepare and maintain engineering deliverables such as instrument datasheets, material requisitions, control narratives, I/O lists, control system architecture diagrams, and functional design specifications
• Coordinate control system integration, including I/O assignments, communications, and interfaces with third‑party systems
• Support procurement activities by reviewing vendor packages, technical submittals, and FAT documentation
• Collaborate with process, electrical, mechanical, and construction teams to ensure alignment between control strategies and system design
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and start‑up, including instrument calibration, system checkout, loop verification, troubleshooting, and performance validation
• Develop and execute commissioning and acceptance documentation, including FAT/SAT procedures and system turnover documentation
• Ensure control systems are implemented and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, standards, and best practices
• Troubleshoot field instrumentation issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Adhere to company safety standards, including the ANDRITZ Life‑Saving Rules, and promote a strong safety culture
• Demonstrate and reinforce #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors in all aspects of work

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation, or Controls Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in instrumentation andcontrol systems engineeringwithin industrial environments
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems, including configuration, programming, and system integration
• Experience specifying and developing instrumentation and control system deliverables such as data sheets, functional design specifications, control narratives, and I/O lists
• Proven experience supporting installation, commissioning and start‑up of instrumentation and control systems.
• Solid understanding of industrial control system architecture, communications, and interfaces
• Experience with instrument calibration and troubleshooting
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support site activities
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are a strong asset

Nice to Have

• Experience in mining, mineral processing, or other heavy industrial environments
• Hands‑on experience with major control platforms (e.g., Yokogawa, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell)
• Experience participating in FAT/SAT and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems
• Understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
• Knowledge of functional safety concepts (e.g., SIL / IEC 61511)
• Exposure to advanced control strategies or optimization systems is an asset