Instrumentation Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to join its Abqaiq plants operation departments. You will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced instrumentation solutions, conducting analytical studies, and ensuring the reliability of systems. The ideal candidate has 15 years of experience in the field, including a strong knowledge of control systems and technologies such as DCS and PLC. This is a full-time position offering numerous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding professional opportunities

Investment in talent development

Support for professional certifications and training

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, including 3 years as a senior engineer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of control systems and measurement techniques.
• Practical experience in oil and gas, aerospace, or chemical processing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective instrumentation solutions.
• Research and deploy emerging technologies.
• Develop annual maintenance schedules aligned with integrity objectives.

Skills

Instrumentation principles

Measurement techniques

Sensor technologies

Control systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Distributed control systems (DCS)

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join Abqaiq plants operation departments (APOD) specifically System support unit (SSU).

SSU is responsible for providing effective and proactive instrumentations, control and safety systems support to safeguard assets while adopting best industry practices and cutting-edge technologies.

Your primary role is to design, develop, and implement effective instrumentation solutions to assess current challenges and develop a mitigation plan by implementing cost-effective solutions and deployment of advanced and proven technologies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform periodical analytical studies of instrumentation system performance to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Research and deploy emerging technologies related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as an expert instrumentation and control systems resource for asset integrity management and risk assessment.
• Develop Instrumentation and Control Plans (ICP) aligned with the organization's integrity performance objectives, assigning responsibilities, and timeframes for the responsible stakeholders.
• Develop annual maintenance schedules for instrumentation systems in line with the ICP recommendations.
• Review instrumentation system trends and initiate detailed engineering studies accordingly (e.g., increase in instrument failures, degradation of system performance, etc.).
• Update the ICP based on the schedule maintenance and modifications.
• Ensure instrumentation system obsolescence are addressed by the relevant process owners and track recommendations.
• Facilitate the investigation of instrumentation system failures and deploy lessons learned from the root cause analysis to the system to avoid reoccurrence.
• Coordinate the updating of the instrumentation system risk register and ensure timely review upon occurrence of incidents in the industry or other similar facilities to reflect that in the risk register and identify applicable systems.
• Perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Evaluate the maintenance findings and perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Provide consultation on specialized areas related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform instrumentation system analysis studies to assess current challenges.
• Review instrumentation system data and make recommendations/reports accordingly.
• Apply instrumentation system maintenance programs to ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant assets.
• Oversee instrumentation system modifications, such as calibration, repair, and replacement, to prevent or minimize system threats.

Minimum Requirements

• As the successful candidate, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will have 15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, including at least three years as a senior instrumentation engineer.
• You must have a comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation principles, including measurement techniques, sensor technologies, and control systems.
• You should also have sufficient background in various instrumentation technologies, such as distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation standards and codes, such as ISA (International Society of Automation) standards, API (American Petroleum Institute) standards, and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards, is a requirement.
• You must have gained practical experience through entry-level positions or instrumentation engineering roles in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, marine, or infrastructure.
• You must be able to demonstrate effective analytical and communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Awareness of the latest advancements in instrumentation technologies through professional development courses, certifications, workshops, conferences, and memberships in relevant industry organizations.
• To be familiar with Instrumentation Engineering standards within Saudi Aramco and international standards, such as ISA, API, and IEC.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 12/15/2025

Job posting end date: 12/15/2026

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