Process Systems Engineer

SAMREF Saudi Aramco Mobil Refinery Company Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Automation Engineer to support and enhance refinery automation systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving complex control systems to ensure safe and reliable operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in process control and cybersecurity, with a commitment to implementing best practices. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic environment and contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, preferably in Computer, Systems, or Electronics.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Oil & Gas refineries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain refinery process automation and information systems.
• Provide technical support for major projects during design and startup.
• Develop and update automation system procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Process Control

Instrumentation

Networking

Computer Systems Engineering

Programming

Cybersecurity for control system

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Computer, Systems, or Electronics)

Job description

PURPOSE OF WORK

To support and maintain the Refinery Automation Systems to facilitate safe, secure, reliable and continued operation of SAMREF Refinery. The Refinery automation system includes Distributed Control System (DCS), PLC based Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Turbo Machinery Controls (TMC) PLC, Burner Management System (BMS) application PLC, High Integrity Pressure Protective (HIPPS) PLC system, Process control PLCs, Oil Port Metering Systems, Tank Gauging System, Automation applications, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Plant Information system (PI) and Plant Automation Network. To investigate, troubleshoot, correct and mitigate automation related problems. To support & enhance systems reliability and implement improvement recommendations. To Support new automation projects. To support the control system cybersecurity hardening and enhancement.

REGULAR ASSIGNED DUTIES:

1.To monitor and maintain refinery process automation and information systems for continuous Refinery operations. This includes:

• Troubleshooting and analysis of process and system alarms.
• Replacement of system hardware for maintenance.
• Taking and maintaining of software, system configuration backups.
• Adherence to Cyber security related actions like installation and updating of antivirus updates and Microsoft security patches.
• Troubleshooting of DCS and PLC logic and support operations during unit startup and trips.
• To participate in Incident investigation and provide information related to control systems..
• To develop procedures and work instructions for control system maintenance.
• Maintain ongoing communication with control system vendors for system related problems and for technical advisories.
• Support Samref automation network systems with its peripherals and application systems.
• Support Samref MIS systems such as PI & LIMS.

2.Provide technical Support to SAMREF major and in-site projects (i.e. TSRs, MOCs) during initial design, review of critical documents, testing, commissioning and startup of control system.

3.Plan, oversight and implement automation systems projects and changes (e.g. TSRs, MOCs, etc.).

4.Develop and update automation system & application procedures and work instructions (e.g. security, backup, software changes,.., etc), systems cyber security updates and ensure compliance with them by all parties.

5.Enhance and maintain the integrity and robustness of automation, information and application systems software & hardware.

6.Develop and/or provide documentation and training for special or complex automation systems software and/or control applications to refinery operators and/or systems engineers.

7.Act on a support role for DCS technicians in troubleshooting and resolving systems hardware issues.

8.Keep up to date on the latest technologies and best practices in automation systems and cybersecurity including notices and alerts to enhance SAMREF position in taking advantage of enhanced security and adoption of best practices.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree of Engineering in Computer or Systems or Electronics.

SKILLS:

• Process Control
• Instrumentation
• Networking.
• Computer Systems Engineering.
• Programming
• Cybersecurity for control system.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of related experience (Preferred in Oil & Gas refineries).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Department: Technical / Process Control Systems

Type of employment: Full Time / Direct hire

Location: Saudi Arabia, Yanbu

Post Announcement Period: 11/03/2025 to 24/03/2025