DCS Engineer

JIGPC; Jizan; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JIGPC in Saudi Arabia seeks an expert engineering leader to design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve control systems for safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will lead evaluation, commissioning, standards development, safety compliance, HMI/SCADA development, maintenance programs, and project/budget management while mentoring engineers and coordinating with suppliers.

This role demands extensive experience with Honeywell Experion DCS, Siemens PCS7, AB PLC, and robust

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Instrumentation or Electrical (preferred).
• TUV certification valid for at least 2 years.
• 15–20+ years in chemical/refinery/gas plant engineering, maintenance or inspection.
• Experience with Honeywell ESD/DCS, Triconex, Siemens PCS7 and AB PLC.
• Strong knowledge of API, ISA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, ASME and Saudi Aramco requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems.
• Develop standards and best practices for control systems.
• Manage safety and risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL/SIS).
• Mentor engineers and manage projects/budgets.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

DCS architecture

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project management

SCADA design

Education

BE in Instrumentation or BSEE

TUV certification (valid 2+ years)

Tools

Honeywell Experion DCS

Siemens PCS7

Safety Manager ESD

AB PLC

Job description

To provide expert engineering leadership and support for the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Job Objectives

• Engineering Evaluation, Troubleshooting & Technical Support: To provide engineering support for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, calibration, and technical direction of Controls systems and equipment.
• Commissioning & Operational Support: To support commissioning activities and ensure quality assurance, documentation, and compliance during plant startup and operation.
• Standards Development & Best Practices: To develop and maintain standards, procedures, and best practices for Controls systems (Honeywell DCS/ESD, Siemens T3000/PCS7, AB PLC), including inspection and contractor guidelines.
• Safety & Compliance Management: To implement and manage safety systems (CSS, SIL, SIS), including engineering based on P&ID, C&E matrices, HAZOP, and IO Index.
• HMI/SCADA Development & Performance Monitoring: To design and optimize HMI and SCADA interfaces for diagnostics, system interaction, and real-time performance monitoring.
• Inspection & Risk-Based Maintenance Programs: To lead risk-based inspection programs and oversee quality assurance initiatives for all Controls systems and equipment.
• Project & Budget Management: To manage Controls-related projects and budgets, including planning, execution, turnaround support, and cost reporting.
• Leadership, Mentoring & Industry Engagement: To foster technical leadership and collaboration by mentoring engineers, promoting teamwork, engaging with suppliers, and adopting industry best practices.

Formal Qualifications/Education

Engineering graduate (BE in Instrumentation or BSEE preferred) .

Preferred

TUV certification must be valid for minimum of 2 years .

Job Related Work Experience

Work experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant maintenance / inspection / engineering10+ Years .

Experience in Control System of Honeywell ESD and DCS, Triconex, Siemens (T3000 / PCS7) and AB PLC system .

Experience requirements for Engineering Department :

• 15 – 20+ Years
• 11 – 15+ Years
• 8 – 12+ Years
• 6 – 9+ Years
• 4 – 7+ Years
• 2 – 5+ Years
• 0 – 2+ Years

Job Related Knowledge and skills

In-depth understanding of DCS architecture, programming, and integration

Expert

Hands-on experience with Honeywell Experion DCS, Safety Manager ESD, and Siemens PCS7 systems, including programming in C300 and Safety Manager platforms

Proven ability to support engineering and execution of DCS/PLC upgrades, migrations, and full system replacements, particularly within Honeywell-installed environments

Advanced

Strong understanding of system architecture, hardware, control logic, safety system configuration (Safety Builder), and network integration (SafeNet, FTE, switches/routers)

Advanced

Experience with FDM system management, Foundation Fieldbus (FF IO), HART IO, Modbus, and loop checking

Knowledge of SIL, SIS, SIF, SCADA principles, and familiarity with industry standards (API, ISA, IEC, NEC, NFPA, ASME), including local and Saudi Aramco requirements

Aware

Strong logical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-resolution skills across control and safety systems

Advanced

Effective communication, teamwork, mentoring capabilities, and planning/organizational skills with a strong safety mindset

Proficiency in English (spoken and written) with excellent interpersonal skills to work across various levels of the organization

Responsibilities

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

Auditors

Internal shareholders

Admin staff

Contractors

Work Context

Working hours:

Regular

Position requires travel:

Less than 10% annually

Posture:

Standing: 20% (system inspections, testing, discussions)

Walking: 15% (site visits, field inspections, troubleshooting)

Physical danger:

Medium risk

Position is directly accountable for:

Equipment

Safety

Critical thinking

Drives operational safety

Innovation and creativity

Proactive problem solving and resolution

Quality orientation

Teamwork and collaboration

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.