Head of I&C Department

Taqarec; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer to drive engineering excellence in a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in both traditional oil and gas and low carbon energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, particularly in the Middle East, and will be instrumental in ensuring high standards of engineering practice. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, ethics, and innovation, and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of energy. This position promises a collaborative environment where your expertise can thrive.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in design engineering, particularly in oil and gas.
• Proven project management experience in energy transition projects.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco projects and Gas Oil Separation Plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and allocate resources for engineering projects and proposals.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure project timelines are met.
• Perform QA/QC checks and manage workload effectively.

Skills

Design Engineering

Project Management

QA/QC Processes

Engineering Software Proficiency

Training and Analysis Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer Status

Tools

Engineering and Modeling Software

Job description

Our client is recruiting for a Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer who will ensure that the instrumentation discipline engineering work is performed to the correct standards. The Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer reports to the Engineering Head of Department.

This role is part of a recruitment drive to develop and expand the client's engineering capabilities in Saudi Arabia. We seek high-caliber candidates with talent, enthusiasm, and drive to influence and contribute to our exciting expansion plans. The engineering team will support a variety of challenging projects, including traditional Oil and Gas energy projects and Low Carbon/Energy Transition projects (such as CCUS, Green Hydrogen, Blue Hydrogen, Offshore Wind, Waste to X, Emissions Reduction). Key qualities include being hands-on, especially during initial mobilization, collaborative (including international workshare), and committed to a long-term career within a high-performing, close-knit team. We operate a flexible working model from our modern office in Al Khobar.

Your responsibilities:

1. Put clients’ values at the heart of everything we do. These values inspire our success and guide our decisions. The employee will be aligned with these values, always striving to be safe, ethical, innovative, responsive, quality and cost-conscious, and driven to deliver.
2. Allocate appropriate discipline resources for proposals, Concept Studies (DBSPs), FEEDs, FEED verifications, and detailed engineering projects.
3. Prepare verbal or written reports on workload and targets, identifying issues and corrective steps if targets are not met.
4. Collaborate closely with engineers to stay updated on developments affecting schedules and advise on problem areas.
5. Ensure all necessary information is available to engineers beforehand to facilitate smooth work progress.
6. Verify the accuracy and correctness of work within the discipline.
7. Assess the performance of engineers/designers and provide feedback.
8. Perform QA/QC checks by signing off check sheets for junior engineers.
9. Ensure availability of reference materials, standards, procedures, codes, and vendor literature.
10. Assign work packages, monitor progress, resolve queries, and expedite design activities.
11. Coordinate with relevant engineering teams regarding resources and equipment needs.
12. Ensure discipline work adheres to standards and is completed within allocated hours.
13. Be proficient with email, spreadsheets, and proprietary design software.
14. Handle queries and problems confidently based on engineering experience.
15. Create work schedules for discipline engineers to meet deadlines and budget constraints.
16. Assess team strengths and weaknesses, allocate work accordingly, and promote skill development.
17. Evaluate value engineering and constructability considerations.
18. Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.
19. Maintain HSE standards and comply with the company's Health, Safety & Environment Management System. Take reasonable care of own and others’ health and safety. Follow and uphold company quality standards.
20. Raise concerns and suggest improvements to the Head of Department.

Qualifications/Certification:

• Chartered status preferred.
• Significant project management experience in oil and gas or Low Carbon Energy Transition industries.
• Experience with projects in the Middle East.
• Experience working on Saudi Aramco projects.
• Experience with Concept Studies (DBSPs) and FEEDs.
• Experience with Gas Oil Separation Plants (GOPSs).

Skills Requirement:

• Over 20 years of experience in a design engineering environment.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes.
• Proficiency with engineering and modeling software.
• Training and analysis skills.

Communication:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Core Competencies:

• Experience with Concept, FEED, detailed design, and EPC projects.