Senior Process Automation Technical Authority

Wood; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood seeks a Process Automation System SME to serve as the Technical Authority for energy, oil & gas, mining, and industrial projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead technical strategy, governance, and delivery across the project lifecycle, mentoring teams and ensuring safe, innovative solutions.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer or equivalent, 20+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in ICSS architectures (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa), as well as IEC 61511/62443 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer status is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Mining or Industrial projects.
• Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Consultant, Engineering Fellow or equivalent.
• ICSS architectures: Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa; cybersecurity expertise.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 and IEC 62443 standards.
• Lead technical strategy for DCS, SIS, SCADA and integrated automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Authority across multiple projects.
• Lead technical reviews during Concept, FEED and Detailed Design.
• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.
• Support proposals, client workshops and business development.
• Mentor engineers and develop technical capability.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer / Professional Engineer status

Tools

ICSS architecture

Honeywell

Emerson

Yokogawa

Cybersecurity

FAT

SAT

Job description

Wood seeks a Process Automation System SME to serve as the Technical Authority for energy, oil & gas, mining, and industrial projects in Saudi Arabia. You will lead technical strategy, governance, and delivery across the project lifecycle, mentoring teams and ensuring safe, innovative solutions.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer or equivalent, 20+ years of relevant experience, and expertise in ICSS architectures (Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa), as well as IEC 61511/62443 standards.