Senior IT System Analyst

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) Ltd.; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A major refining company in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced professional to lead industrial applications management. The role involves overseeing project leadership, system analysis, and vendor management to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and at least 9 years of relevant experience in application development and compliance monitoring. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for technical expertise development.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant experience in industrial applications management or similar domains.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Computer Science or IT.
• Strong technical expertise in system analysis and application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and application enhancement projects.
• Manage project timelines and ensure effective delivery.
• Oversee maintenance and support of industrial applications.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and reports for senior management.

Skills

Project Leadership

System Analysis

Application Development

Compliance Monitoring

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or Computer Engineering

Tools

AVEVA PI

APMS

Honeywell

Belsim Vali

Job description

Main Responsibility:

• Innovation and Horizon Scanning: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends. Assess potential impact and applicability to improve operational efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Act as a project lead for industrial application initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• Architecture and Roadmap Planning: Document current architecture, design future-state architecture, and develop actionable plans for system upgrades and integrations. Maintain a technology roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Application Enhancement and Development: Identify areas for improvement in existing industrial applications and implement enhancements. Develop new routines or modules to meet operational and business requirements.
• System Analysis and Optimization: Perform advanced analysis to recommend improvements in application performance, reliability, and scalability. Design and maintain databases and data dictionaries supporting industrial applications.
• Lead Maintenance and Support: Oversee and manage the maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of all industrial applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for critical systems such as AVEVA PI, APMS, Honeywell, Belsim Vali, and related platforms.
• Vendor and Upgrade Management: Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades, patches, and conversions. Ensure smooth transitions with minimal operational impact.
• Technical Expertise and Training: Provide subject matter expertise (SME) for recurring incidents and escalations. Deliver technical training and guidance to internal teams and end-users.
• Compliance and Cybersecurity: Ensure all industrial applications comply with cybersecurity standards, change control processes, and regulatory requirements. Monitor for non-compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Monitoring and Incident Management: Continuously monitor system health and user activity. Investigate and resolve performance issues, recurring incidents, and suspicious activities promptly.
• Documentation and SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user documentation, and departmental policies related to industrial applications.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Design and execute application tests to validate functionality and performance. Address software defects and ensure systems remain fully operational.
• Performance Evaluation and Reporting: Track and analyze operational metrics to evaluate system performance. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Change Management: Manage workstreams within transformation programs using structured change management methodologies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• End-User Support and Training: Deliver training sessions and support materials for end-users to maximize system utilization and compliance.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support organizational goals.

Minimum Qualification

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Related experience: (9) years of relevant experience.