Sr. Engineer Plant computing

NES Fircroft; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Engineer Plant Computing (MoM) to oversee support and optimization of plant computing systems, focusing on AspenTech IP 21 and OT/MES solutions. The role leads OT professionals to ensure reliability and performance and drives continuous improvement for manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering with 5–7 years in Manufacturing OT operations, and relevant ITIL or related certifications, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CCNA, MCSE or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in Manufacturing and OT operation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OT/manufacturing systems or tools such as IP 21; understanding of ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks.
• Good knowledge of OT/IT infrastructure, information security, and business continuity management.

Skills

OT/Manufacturing systems knowledge

IP 21 understanding

ITIL awareness

IT/OT infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications: ITIL, PMP, CCNA, MCSE

Tools

IP 21

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer Plant Computing (MoM) is responsible for overseeing the support, and optimization of plant computing systems, with a primary focus on AspenTech (IP 21) and OT/MES (Manufacturing execution systems) solutions. This role involves leading a team of OT professionals, ensuring the reliability and performance of OT systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing operations. It requires an individual to be well-versed in all aspects of the Business managing and must have a strong understanding OT and how their company operates on a day-to-day basis, as well as its long-term goals and objectives.

EDUCATION and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CCNA, MCSE, or equivalent are highly desirable Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing and OT operation, or a related field

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge and experience of OT/manufacturing systems or tools such as IP 21.
• understanding of ITIL or similar frameworks for IT service management.
• Good knowledge of overall OT/IT Infrastructure and Information Security including hardware, applications, networks and OT/IT systems and services.
• Good knowledge of IT Business Continuity management.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.