Process Control & Automation Engineer

LHR Américas; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Control & Automation Engineer to enhance their Process Automation & Systems Division. This role involves leveraging extensive experience in automation systems design and commissioning for Oil & Gas facilities. You'll provide expert advice on operational processes and tackle complex technical challenges to improve safety and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, housing allowance, and generous vacation leave. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Housing allowance

Healthcare access

Dependent education allowance

22 vacation days

11 paid company holidays

Repatriation allowance

Qualifications

• 20+ years of engineering experience in automation systems for Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in DCS/SIS systems and major automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety instrumented systems and control for hydrocarbon facilities.
• Conduct engineering studies for optimal solutions and process safety.

Skills

Automation Systems Design

Operational Processes

Commissioning

HAZOP Analysis

SIS Systems

DCS Systems

Control Schemes Design

Process Safety Reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PhD

Tools

SCADA

Turbo Machinery Control

Process Automation Network

Job description

WHO IS OUR CLIENT?

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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a Process Control & Automation Engineer to join our Process Automation & Systems Division under our Process and Control Systems Department.

The Process and Control Systems Department provides services in the field of process engineering, automation, new energy and digitalization to various entities within Aramco.

As a Process Control & Automation Engineer, your role will be to utilize your experience in automation systems design, installation, and commissioning for Oil & Gas facilities. You will provide professional advice regarding operational processes, equipment, technology, facility design, and solutions to operational and maintenance issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical or Electrical Engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is desired but not required.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience as an engineer in charge of technical work and in the field of specialty.
• Experience with the latest technologies in the automation field, with knowledge in DCS or SIS systems.
• Have participated as lead engineer in major Automation System projects and conducted commissioning and startup activities.
• Previous work with a major international Oil & Gas Company and/or previous employment with one of the automation system suppliers used by the Company.
• Previous participation in HAZOP and/or SIL analysis studies for oil & gas facilities.
• Design and implementation of different control schemes (Boiler Control, Motor Control, Burner Management, Compressor Control).
• Experience with Process Automation network (switches, routers, and domain management) and different communication protocols used in the process automation field.
• Experience with turbine and compressor control applications and their control systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementation of safety instrumented systems (SIS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), and Turbo Machinery control.
• Execute process control for hydrocarbon, Gas Plants, NGL Fractionation Plants, Refineries, petrochemical plants, Pipelines, and Distribution facilities.
• Originate and carry out engineering studies to determine optimal solutions to complex technical problems, increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve process safety.
• Participate in and provide technical expertise for process safety reviews such as HAZOP studies, SIL analysis, and Qualitative Risk Assessments.
• Perform cost analyses and Value Engineering studies to recommend cost-effective solutions to technical issues.
• Review and evaluate capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services for Saudi Aramco. Act as a Company representative in technical dealings with vendors, manufacturers, and design firms.
• Develop and maintain Engineering Standards, Material Specifications, Procedures, and Best Practices to enhance company profitability, safety, and productivity.
• Evaluate and introduce best practices and new technologies to enable the Company to achieve Best in Class performance in the oil and gas business.
• Conduct seminars and technical exchange meetings to promote new technologies and best practices to personnel from other engineering organizations and facilities.

REWARDS & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our client offers excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits and other programs designed to meet the diverse needs of their employees and their families.

Salary - commensurate with experience and individual qualifications.

Salary packages can include expatriate premiums & supplemental benefits plans.

Annual bonus.

Housing: housing allowance.

Healthcare: Access to top-notch healthcare is an important part of working as an expatriate for our client.

Dependent Education: High School allowance.

Annual vacation: 22 days of vacation leave per year. In addition to annual vacation days, employees also receive 11 paid company holidays each year.

Repatriation allowance: Annually round trip to your home country.

THE STAGES OF THIS PROCESS ARE:

1. Resume Evaluation: A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirements.
2. Interviews Stage:
1. LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications. Furthermore, your English level will be evaluated at this stage; ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve this evaluation.
2. Client phone/video interview: This interview will happen only if your resume is approved by our client.
3. Video interviews with hiring managers: which may also contain technical questions that help us assess your familiarity with problem-solving in your given field.

3. Conditional Offer: A successful interview may result in a conditional offer of employment.

4. Relocation process: After your offer is accepted and all conditions for employment are met, you will be assigned a relocation advisor from LHR Americas.