Senior Control & Instrumentation Lead Engineer

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Lead Engineer for Control & Instrumentation in Riyadh. The role involves providing engineering leadership during project development, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing technical deliverables. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Control & Instrumentation or a related field. The company offers an innovative environment and competitive well-being benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Well-being benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant C&I engineering experience in industrial plants.
• Strong experience in DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
• Proven experience in functional safety and instrumentation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I engineering activities throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations for automation systems.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus)

DCS/PLC systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV)

Control logic development

Field instruments and communication protocols

Troubleshooting in automation and instrumentation systems

Knowledge of industry standards (IEC 61511, ISA)

Effective communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Professional certifications in functional safety (TÜV/EXIDA)

Tools

Control system architecture tools

Automation platforms

Job description

A leading mining company is seeking a Lead Engineer for Control & Instrumentation in Riyadh. The role involves providing engineering leadership during project development, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing technical deliverables. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Control & Instrumentation or a related field. The company offers an innovative environment and competitive well-being benefits.