PCST (SMP)

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to install, calibrate, inspect, and troubleshoot field instruments in oil & gas and petrochemical facilities.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, calibrations, loop tests, and document procedures. The role requires reading P&ID/ILD, DCS/PLC/RTU familiarity, and knowledge of HART/Fieldbus, with exposure to Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, GE systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil & gas and petrochemical environments.
• Ability to read P&ID and ILD.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/RTU systems.
• Familiarity with Fieldbus and HART communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation & control systems in Oil & Gas & petrochemical plants.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation devices, transmitters, meters and control equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain DCS/PLC/RTU systems.
• Read and interpret P&ID and ILD diagrams.
• Calibrate, test, and verify instrument loop integrity.
• Inspect pressure, temperature, level, and flow instruments.
• Install radar transmitters and field instrumentation devices.
• Support operation/maintenance of complex control & analyzer systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems from Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, GE.
• Monitor/control loops: cascade, ratio, feedback, feedforward.
• Configure instrumentation protocols: HART, Fieldbus.
• Assist vibration monitoring and equipment performance analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering/ops/maintenance to resolve issues.
• Ensure safety procedures and standards compliance; prepare records/documentation.

Skills

DCS experience

PLC

RTU

P&ID interpretation

ILD interpretation

Calibration & troubleshooting

Electrical measurement instruments

HART & Fieldbus knowledge

Alarm & control strategy

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Tools

Honeywell control systems

Invensys

Yokogawa

Emerson

GE

Fox I/A

Job description

• Install, inspect, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation devices, transmitters, meters, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Remote Terminal Units (RTU)
• Read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD)
• Perform instrument loop checking, calibration, and functional testing to ensure accurate process measurement and control
• Inspect and maintain pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement instruments
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot radar transmitters and other field instrumentation devices
• Support the operation and maintenance of complex control and analyzer systems
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems from Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, and GE
• Monitor and troubleshoot cascade, ratio, feedback, and feedforward control loops
• Configure and maintain instrumentation communication protocols, including HART and Fieldbus
• Perform vibration monitoring and assist in identifying equipment performance issues
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve instrumentation and control system issues
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety procedures, technical standards, and operational requirements
• Prepare maintenance reports, calibration records, and technical documentation

Requirements

• Education:
• Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Systems Engineering, Automation Control, or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Experience:
• Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector
• Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector
• English Language Proficiency: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:
• Internet-Based (iBT): 60
• Paper-Based (PBT): 498
• Computer-Based (CBT): 171
• Preferred Technical Skills & Experience:
• Experience in Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation field devices, transmitters, and industrial control systems
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID and Instrument Loop Diagrams (ILD)
• Experience with DCS, PLC, and RTU systems
• Familiarity with Honeywell, Invensys, Yokogawa, Emerson, GE, and Fox I/A control systems
• Knowledge of pressure, level, and flow measurement instruments and meters
• Experience with instrument installation, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of cascade, ratio, feedback, and feedforward control strategies
• Knowledge of Fieldbus and HART communication protocols
• Experience with radar transmitters and complex analyzer systems
• Familiarity with vibration analysis and equipment monitoring
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills