SPE Administrator (SmartPlant Electrical)

TRS Staffing Solutions; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks an SPE Administrator (SmartPlant Electrical) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role supports large-scale oil & gas and petrochemical projects, administering SPE, databases, templates, libraries, and standards.

You will ensure data integrity, system upgrades, and user training, while coordinating with IT, EDMS, and engineering teams in a multi-discipline environment. English required; Arabic a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in SmartPlant Electrical (SPE) administration for large-scale Oil & Gas/Industrial projects.
• Knowledge of SPE database administration, templates, catalogs, and standards configuration.
• Familiarity with EDMS and integration with related engineering applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the SPE environment to ensure reliable operation and optimal performance.
• Configure and maintain electrical engineering databases, projects, templates, libraries, and standards.
• Support engineering teams with SLDs, Cable Schedules, Load Lists, Motor Lists, and Equipment data.
• Manage user access, security roles and permissions per IT and cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform maintenance including upgrades, patching, backups, and health checks.
• Coordinate with IT, database, and vendor support teams to resolve issues and optimize availability.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with numbering systems and document standards.
• Assist in data migration, bulk loading, and project handovers during execution and operations.

Skills

SPE administration

Database troubleshooting

Cybersecurity/compliance

End-user training

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

English communication

Arabic language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Computer IT

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

EDMS integration

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking for an SPE Administrator (SmartPlant Electrical)

Project Type: Oil & gas, petrochemical, power plant, refinery.

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification

• Bachelor's or Diploma Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in engineering systems administration, with at least 5 years of hands-on SmartPlant Electrical (SPE) administration experience supporting large-scale Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of Hexagon SmartPlant Electrical (SPE/SPE Database Administration) including project setup, database management, templates, catalogs, libraries, and standards configuration.
• Experience supporting electrical engineering deliverables such as Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), Cable Schedules, Load Lists, Motor Lists, Equipment Lists, and Electrical Data Sheets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, database administration, backups, restoration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with engineering document management systems (EDMS) and integration with related engineering applications.
• Experience managing user access, security roles, permissions, and compliance with IT and cybersecurity requirements.
• Proven experience in system upgrades, patching, data migration, bulk data loading, testing, and application support.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design workflows and industry standards applicable to Oil & Gas and industrial facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide end-user training and technical support.
• Experience working in multi-discipline engineering environments and supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Previous experience in Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Ma'aden, Royal Commission Jubail & Yanbu, or major EPC contractors is preferred.
• Candidates currently based in Saudi Arabia with transferable Iqama are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the SmartPlant Electrical (SPE) environment to ensure reliable operation and optimal system performance.
• Configure and maintain electrical engineering databases, projects, templates, libraries, and standards.
• Support electrical engineering teams in managing single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, motor lists, and electrical equipment data.
• Manage user access, security roles, and system permissions in accordance with corporate governance and cybersecurity/IT/EDMS requirements.
• Perform system maintenance activities including upgrades, patching, backups, health checks, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with IT infrastructure, database, and vendor support teams to address technical issues and optimize system availability.
• Ensure data consistency, quality, and compliance with engineering numbering systems and document management standards.
• Support engineering deliverables integration with EDMS and related engineering applications.
• Participate in system enhancement initiatives, testing cycles, and implementation of new functionalities.
• Develop and maintain procedures, user guides, and best practices for SPE usage and administration.
• Provide technical support and training to end users and project teams.
• Assist in data migration, bulk loading, and project handover activities during project execution and operational phases.