Instrumentation and Control Engineer

NOMAC; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading O&M organization in Al-Qassim is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to oversee I&C systems for a large-scale power plant. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance, leading troubleshooting efforts, and implementing preventive programs. Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years’ experience in I&C maintenance, preferably in power or desalination sectors, along with strong leadership skills. Applications are invited for this critical role in ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in I&C maintenance for power generation or water desalination plants.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with Combined Cycle Power Plants highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of all I&C systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for I&C faults.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

Process control

Leadership

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field)

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

🎛️ Hiring: Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Power Operations

📍 Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Join a leading O&M organization and take charge of Instrumentation & Control systems for a large-scale power plant. This role offers the opportunity to ensure reliability, efficiency, and compliance across critical plant operations, supporting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise preventive, corrective, and outage maintenance of all Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for I&C faults, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Conduct technical evaluations for new equipment, materials, and system modifications.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to enhance plant availability and reliability.
• Coordinate with EPC/OEM contractors to resolve technical issues and align with operational requirements.
• Prepare feasibility studies and support design modifications for system improvement.
• Manage I&C maintenance documentation and ensure data integrity within SAP CMMS.
• Forecast manpower, materials, and spare part needs for annual maintenance and outages.
• Promote HSSE culture by ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance methods and asset reliability.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field).
• 8–10 years’ experience in I&C maintenance for power generation or water desalination plants, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience with Combined Cycle Power Plants highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of instrumentation systems, process control, and CMMS (SAP preferred).
• Proven experience conducting major outages for critical control systems.
• Solid understanding of preventive/predictive maintenance principles and problem-solving tools.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities, with a commitment to HSSE excellence.

📩 Apply now and play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations in Al-Qassim.

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