Process Control System Evaluator

Saudi Aramco (ASC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco (ASC) is seeking a Process Control Systems Tech (PCST) Test Analyst and Evaluator with an extensive background in process control instrumentation and automation. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that both industrial and administrative employees meet job certification standards defined by the company.

The successful candidate will oversee compliance of job certification processes, assist in test development, and validate employee proficiency through evaluations. A strong background in oil and gas is required, alongside effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in Oil and Gas process control systems and plant operations.
• Minimum 3 years experience in industrial or vocational training, curriculum development and writing.
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist line organizations in developing PCST recertification tests and assessments.
• Conduct pilot tests on newly published or modified recertification tests.
• Provide Job certification awareness sessions to proponents and address any concerns.

Education

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any related field

Tools

Microsoft apps

Adobe apps

business apps

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Process Control Systems Tech (PCST) Test Analyst and Evaluator with process control instrumentation and automation background to join our Industrial Certification Division. The Industrial Certification Division plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing job certification standards across Saudi Aramco. Its broader purpose centers on ensuring that industrial and administrative employees meet or exceed the required competencies for their current and target roles as defined by the company’s Job Task Standards (JTS).

Your primary role will be to oversee job certification process compliance, development, and review of competency certification tests as per established guidelines and standards, support test administration, conduct third‑party field spot‑check evaluations to validate employee proficiency, support proponent organizations in maintaining their Job certification competency index, provide certification reports and promote job certification awareness across the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist line organizations in developing PCST recertification tests, including databases, assessments, graphics, blueprints and test items.
• Serve as a PCST recertification test analyst to review or develop recertification tests with assigned SMEs as per operations standards, OEMs and engineering guidelines.
• Serve as a Process Control Test analyst to review or develop recertification tests as per Corporate Maintenance Standards with corporate selected SMEs.
• Conduct pilot tests on newly published or modified recertification tests to verify accuracy of the test items.
• Verify the validity and activation of PCST recertification tests and corporate Process Control Technician test items and assessments in SuccessFactors (SFs) and QM server.
• Collaborate with and support line organizations to maintain test integrity.
• Conduct a third‑party Job Task Standard (JTS) evaluation for Process Control Systems Technician employees as per guidelines and share detailed reports with proponents, with improvement opportunities.
• Provide Job certification awareness sessions to proponents and timely address any concerns.
• Support the recertification test administration and proctor recertification tests at different locations as needed.
• Prepare reports for Job certification competency index for proponent organizations and share improvement opportunities with line management.
• Monitors, tracks and verifies test requests, test attempts, retests, candidate test eligibility, test discrepancies and test violations.
• Complete special project assignments requested by the Supervisor or respective Group Leader.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any related field from a recognized and approved university.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Oil and Gas process control systems and plant operations.
• Minimum 3 years experience in industrial or vocational training, curriculum development and writing.
• Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft apps, Adobe apps and business apps.
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – to be specified in Job offer.

Work Schedule: Full Time – to be specified in Job offer.