Process Control & Automation Engineer

Brunel GmbH; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a skilled Process Control & Automation Engineer to join their Process Automation & Systems Division. This role involves enhancing operational efficiency, implementing automation solutions, and ensuring process safety across various facilities. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in automation system design and process control, contributing to optimal operational performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation systems design, installation, and commissioning for Oil & Gas facilities.
• Ability to evaluate vendor and contractor capabilities.
• Involvement in HAZOP studies and SIL analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety instrumented systems (SIS) and supervisory control data acquisition (SCADA).
• Execute process control for hydrocarbon and gas plants.
• Conduct engineering studies for optimal technical solutions.

Skills

Automation systems design

Process safety

Cost analysis

Technical expertise

Job description

Job Title: Process Control & Automation Engineer

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

The department provides services in process engineering, automation, new energy, and digitalization to various entities within the company.

As a Process Control & Automation Engineer, your role will involve utilizing 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.

You will be responsible for:

1. Implementation of safety instrumented systems (SIS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control systems (DCS), and Turbo Machinery control.
2. Executing process control for hydrocarbon, gas plants, NGL fractionation plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, pipelines, and distribution facilities.
3. Originate and conduct engineering studies to determine optimal solutions to complex technical problems, increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve process safety.
4. Participate in and provide technical expertise for process safety reviews such as HAZOP studies, SIL analysis, and qualitative risk assessments.
5. Perform cost analyses and value engineering studies to recommend cost-effective solutions.
6. Review and evaluate vendor and contractor capabilities to determine their suitability for major services; act as the company's representative in technical dealings.
7. Develop and maintain engineering standards, material specifications, procedures, and best practices to enhance safety, safety, and productivity.
8. Evaluate and introduce best practices and new technologies to achieve best-in-class performance in the oil and gas industry.
9. Conduct seminars and technical exchange meetings to promote new technologies and best practices.