Process Automation Engineer

Client of IPAMS Industrial Personnel and Management Services; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Process Automation Engineer with over 10 years of experience in optimizing installations and programming control systems. The role involves developing process control strategies, conducting training, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of BPCS and SIS programming.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems in chemical processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing or designing new installations and modifications.
• Develop BPCS/SIS programming and user interfaces.
• Conduct training for personnel on relevant systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Intercultural communication

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Instrument & Control Engineering

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

PLCs

Process automation packages

Job description

Client of IPAMS Industrial Personnel and Management Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Instrument & Control Engineering, or any relevant engineering field.
• Professional Experience: 10+ years of related work experience.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Task Description:

• Assist in optimizing or designing new installations and modifications to existing facilities to improve quality, workflow, and prevent losses.
• Support the development of Process Control Strategy Descriptions involving Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Develop BPCS/SIS programming and user interfaces to effectively control, monitor, and alert plant processes, ensuring safety against abnormalities.
• Support project teams in designing, implementing, and validating process automation components of BPCS and SIS.
• Develop configuration code for BPCS and SIS to meet design criteria, utilizing process control disciplines.
• Create models and simulations to test code, operator interfaces, and demonstrate control strategies and safety procedures.
• Participate in code validation and prepare installation and commissioning plans.
• Implement modifications to BPCS and SIS control strategies and loops as needed.
• Maintain adherence to engineering standards, design manuals, and documentation to enhance safety, safety, and productivity.
• Conduct training for personnel on relevant systems and equipment.
• Serve as the primary contact for process automation issues to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Support operator training on the CV-OTS system.
• Maintain progress reports and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Define problems and propose solutions.
• Comply with EH&S guidelines and safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Require working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, and auxiliary control systems.
• Familiarity with process automation packages such as batch control, alarm management, asset management, etc.
• Understanding of chemical engineering principles, instrumentation, and plant operations for troubleshooting and review of control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols like Foundation Fieldbus, HART, and data exchange between BPCS and SIS systems.
• Experience with safety instrumented systems and their application in chemical processing.
• Preferred experience in engineering improvement projects, new installations, and knowledge of product lines from ABB, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Invensys, Triconex.

Company Industry:

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area:

Process Automation

Keywords:

• Process Automation Engineer

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