Lead APC Engineer

Yokogawa; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company is seeking a lead engineer in Saudi Arabia with over 10 years of experience in Advanced Process Control implementation. Responsibilities include providing advanced solutions, managing software/hardware installations, and supporting sales activities. Candidates should have skills in Windows setup and communication protocols, along with a passion for technology and customer engagement. Travel is expected up to 50%.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in APC implementation.
• Experience in Oil and gas production, Refineries, Chemical plants.

Responsibilities

• Provision of various advanced Solution and Optimization Solutions.
• Responsible for software/hardware arrangement and installation.
• Lead in Advanced Process Control design and implementation.

Skills

Windows setup

OPC communication

Database handling

Network skills

Driving License

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to “co-innovate tomorrow”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a lead engineer in Saudi Arabia for the following requirements.

• Provision of various advanced Solution and Optimization Solutions.
• Responsible to software/hardware arrangement, Installation, FAT and SAT.
• Leading role in Advanced Process Control design and implementation at site.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Punctual reporting to management
• Study of Advanced Solution software/hardware specification.
• Installation of Advanced Solution software/hardware
• Conduct FAT with customer of Advanced Solution software/hardware.
• Site installation of Advanced Solution software/hardware
• Through above activities and self-learn the APC engineering.
• Educate APC engineers.
• Understands the project requirement, complies with Yokogawa’s approach in project implementation.
• Develop strong relationship and trust with customers to understand customer's requirements and potential needs and develop additional business opportunity in Yokogawa.
• Participate and support the sales activities, such as preparation and presentation technical materials for campaigns, proposal, and client visits.
• Self-manage the tasks.
• Approximately 50% travel.

Qualification And Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience in APC implementation
• Understand the following businesses: Oil and gas production, Refineries, Chemical plants.
• Understand the following solutions: Process Control, Historian, DCS level advanced control. Yokogawa EXA package experience preferred

Competencies

• Passion and patience to complete given tasks, 24/7 step testing, engineering at remote site.
• Positive learning attitude during spare time.
• Positive attitude to the team building

Skills

• Skillful in Windows setup, OPC communication, database handling and network.
• Driving License.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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