Lead Services Specialist – Commissioning

VB0004 General Electric Global Services GMBH - Saudi Arabia Branch (Al-Khobar); Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VB0004 General Electric Global Services GMBH - Saudi Arabia Branch (Al-Khobar) seeks a Lead DCS Field Engineer to oversee on-site installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS controls hardware and software. You will report progress to clients and managers, coordinating resources to meet contract requirements.

The role requires 7+ years in DCS systems (Mark Vie, Cimplicity), strong knowledge of PLCs, field devices and instrumentation, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in DCS Controls systems (Mark Vie, etc.).
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant field activities.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• On-site installation, commissioning, maintenance of DCS controls and instrumentation.
• Provide technical direction and support on OEM packaged products.
• Prepare field service reports and coordinate with service managers.
• Travel frequently (in-country and worldwide) and work overtime when required.

Skills

DCS controls

Troubleshooting

Field service

PLC ladder logic

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Mark Vie

Cimplicity

HMI

NW switches

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead DCS Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting for the full range of hardware and software products in the DCS Controls Services Business portfolio. As well as external reporting: Lead controls Field Engineer may report to the client, the plant/utility owner, the construction firm, giving daily or weekly updates on job progress or as needed. Responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID's, troubleshooting of plant systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, tools and materials as required to complete the work scope according to contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Actively manage controls and instrumentation activities on-site during Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of upgrade project or new installation, including but not limited to oversight of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for DCS controls systems such as Mark Vie, Cimplicity, HMI and NW switches. Provide customers with technical direction and support on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) packaged products. Understand PLC ladder logic, including basic understanding of how to navigate through ladder rungs while troubleshooting Trace through software documentation. Implement DCS control constant modifications. Reading and Modifying software sequencing Set up and modify the hardware /software associated with DCS of BOP , Gas and Steam Turbine systems. Troubleshoot existing DCS Control hardware and software installations on-site. Prepare field services jobs and coordinate with the project /Service managers Provide informal and formal training to customer employees as needed Supervise cable laying, finding Insulation Resistance (Megger) and connection Maintain accurate timesheets and acquire customer's signature on timesheets before leaving the job site Preparing Field Service Report-within a week of Job Completion Understand T&C (Terms and Conditions) commitments Provide timely and accurate internal and external reports. Ensure contractual obligations are met and attend technical meetings with Customers. Ensure all in-field activities are carried out safely complying with company environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures. Provide expert consultation on complex projects. Timely and accurately input hours, expenses, timesheets in internal systems Pre-outage and installation planning; possibly recommending and administering policies and procedures. Availability to frequently travel (. i.e. More than 75%), work offshore and in restricted countries Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments. Drive customer satisfaction through commitment to quality. Support the business growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering Minimum of 7 years of experience in DCS Controls systems such as Mark Vie/s etc. Working experience in Oil & Gas and Power Plant industry field activities. Strong knowledge in rotating equipment control philosophy (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Centrifugal Compressor, or Reciprocate Compressor) and their auxiliaries Strong knowledge in unit control panel (UCP), motor control center (MCC), direct current panel (DCP), control system (DCS) and firefighting system installation and commissioning Strong knowledge in field devices, instruments and actuators (servo-valves, thermos elements, transmitters etc…) Ability to handle special tools like pressure pump, multi-meter, frequency generator, oscilloscope and field generator Ability to understand and implement technical drawings (wiring diagram, P&ID, General Arrangement, etc…). Valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport). Fluent English.

Desired Characteristics

Has the knowledge and skill to actively support an outage and be aware of where to seek answers to questions as they arise. Know how of EX2100e will be considered as added advantage Excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to business and technical personnel Ability to work under pressure; Take ownership of onsite activities Willing to travel, in country and worldwide, and to work overtime Has experienced successful installations and outages. Familiar with Instruments and controls and PLCs for controls training Familiarity with computer network systems & switches Strong analytic and problem-solving skills Good interpersonal and organizational Strong computer skills using MS Office Software Suite Strong knowledge in synchronous machine control philosophy Generator and their auxiliaries.

Additional Information

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