Lead Engineer, Control & Instrumentation II

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Lead Engineer for Control & Instrumentation in Riyadh. The role involves providing engineering leadership during project development, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing technical deliverables. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Control & Instrumentation or a related field. The company offers an innovative environment and competitive well-being benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Well-being benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant C&I engineering experience in industrial plants.
• Strong experience in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
• Proven experience in functional safety and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I engineering activities throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations for automation systems.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus)

DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV)

Control logic development

Field instruments and communication protocols

Troubleshooting in automation and instrumentation systems

Knowledge of industry standards (IEC 61511, ISA)

Effective communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications in functional safety (TÜV/EXIDA)

Tools

Control system architecture tools

Automation platforms

Job description

Job Title

Lead Engineer, Control & Instrumentation

Reporting to

Director, Engineering Design

Business Unit/Function

PD & E

Department

Project Engineering & Innovation

Direct Reports

Director, Engineering Design

Position Type

Regular

Role Profile Number

WFSN # 27299

Job Purpose

To provide expert-level Control & Instrumentation engineering leadership during project development stages, including concept design, feasibility studies, pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering. The Lead Engineer, C&I ensures technical integrity of control system and instrumentation designs, reviews vendor documentation, supports engineering scoping, and ensures all project deliverables comply with Maaden standards, functional safety requirements, and international best practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead C&I engineering activities throughout the project development lifecycle—concept, feasibility, pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design.
• Develop and review project C&I design basis, control philosophies, functional specifications, and instrumentation standard.
• Review, validate, and approve vendor documents including instrument datasheets, control system architecture, I/O lists, logic diagrams, C&E matrices, and technical offers.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations (TBEs) for DCS/PLC systems, field instrumentation, analyzers, and control valve packages.
• Ensure control system and instrumentation designs comply with Maaden standards, functional safety requirements, and international codes (IEC, ISA, IEC 61511, NFPA).
• Review and guide development of system architecture, network design, cybersecurity considerations, and interface requirements.
• Evaluate and approve engineering deliverables from EPC contractors, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and constructability.
• Support and participate in design reviews, HAZOP/LOPA, SIL studies, and ensure action items are closed in alignment with project requirements.
• Provide technical input to project cost estimation, risk evaluation, schedule development, and project execution strategies.
• Support preparation of RFQs and tender documents for C&I packages; participate in vendor selection and technical clarifications.
• Review FAT/SAT procedures and support verification of vendor testing plans before equipment delivery.
• Coordinate C&I interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, and IT/OT teams to ensure integrated project design.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, evaluations, and presentations for project stakeholders and management.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
  • Professional certifications in functional safety (TÜV/EXIDA), DCS/PLC platforms, or industrial cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443) are an advantage.
• Minimum Experience:
  • 8–12 years of relevant C&I engineering experience in mining, metals, petrochemical, or heavy industrial plants.
  • Strong experience in DCS, PLC, SCADA, field instrumentation, analyzers, and control valve systems.
  • Proven experience in functional safety, control logic development, and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Role Profile

2

Classification: Restricted

Maaden High Performance Competencies

• Safety Leadership – Consistently prioritizes safe behaviors and supports safety culture.
• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates future needs, applies long‑term process engineering solutions.
• Technical Mastery – Demonstrates deep process engineering expertise and sound judgement.
• Collaboration & Influencing – Works effectively across functions and influences teams toward common goals.
• Execution Excellence – Delivers high-quality engineering outputs on time and with attention to detail.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities for optimization and drives change.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
• Strong proficiency in DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa, Siemens, ABB).
• Skilled in developing and reviewing control logic, interlocks, loop tuning, and advanced process control.
• Strong understanding of field instruments, analyzers, control valves, VFD interfaces, and communication protocols (HART, Profibus, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experience with SIL verification, SIF design, and functional safety lifecycle requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in automation and instrumentation systems.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards (IEC 61511, ISA, IEC, NFPA, API recommended practices).
• Effective communication, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and mentor junior staff.