Instrument Engineer

-; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Instrument Engineer for the Jafurah Gas Plant Engineering Department. The role involves troubleshooting complex instrumentation issues and developing engineering studies to resolve existing problems. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering, with 15 years of relevant experience, including 10 years in a supervisory role. This position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities to work in various remote areas.

Benefits

Work on world-scale projects

Investment in talent development

Global opportunities

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• At least 10 years in charge of technical work in instrument engineering.
• Experience in installation and troubleshooting of plant instruments.

Responsibilities

• Originate studies to resolve complex technical problems.
• Inspect installations and troubleshoot control system issues.
• Develop material takeoffs and data sheets for instrumentation equipment.

Skills

Instrumentation and control engineering

Technical problem-solving

Troubleshooting plant instruments

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering

Master's degree or Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Overview

We are seeking an Instrument Engineer to join the Jafurah Gas Plant Engineering Department. The Jafurah Gas Field is the largest liquid‑rich shale gas play in the Middle East. Beneath its basin lies an estimated 200 trillion standard cubic feet of natural gas which can help reduce emissions and provide feedstock for lower‑carbon future fuels. The Jafurah Gas Plant Department is responsible for operating the hydrocarbon gas processing plant at the field. As an Instrument Engineer you will act as a subject‑matter expert to provide advice and assistance to the Jafurah Gas Plant instrumentation team, manufacturers and design firms on instrument matters to ensure the integrity and reliability of the facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and carry out engineering studies to determine potential problems and remedies to existing problems, resolve complex technical problems, and review data sheets for instrumentation.
• Inspect installations in factories and in the field.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues in operational facilities.
• Develop and review material takeoffs and data sheets for instrumentation equipment.
• Evaluate and introduce best practices and new technologies from all over the world to help the Jafurah Gas Plant achieve best‑in‑class positions.
• Review and evaluate the capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services to the Jafurah Gas Plant. Act as the department representative in dealings with vendors and manufacturers.
• Work on or with task forces assigned to investigate incidents or solve specific problems.
• Perform cost analyses and value engineering studies as appropriate. Undertake special assignments requiring extensive technical experience and discretion when dealing with outside organizations.
• Conduct seminars in the resolution of technical problems with personnel in other engineering organizations. Write papers for peer‑reviewed journals on engineering studies and projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in instrumentation engineering. A master's degree or a Ph.D. in engineering is preferred as well as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or registration.
• 15 years of experience in the field of instrumentation and control engineering, including at least 10 years as an engineer in charge of technical work in instrument engineering.
• Experience in instrument and control installation, commissioning, and execution, and troubleshooting of various plant instruments.
• Will be required to work in remote areas depending on the project you are assigned to.

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 07/07/2025
Job posting end date: 12/31/2025

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – to be specified in the job offer.
Work Schedule: Full Time – to be specified in the job offer.

Working environment

Our high‑performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world‑scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector‑specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA