Advanced Process Control Engineer- Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Advanced Process Control Engineer to optimize operations in Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing expert guidance on APC technologies, analyzing process data, and leading improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in reliability engineering within the Oil & Gas sector, with strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers challenging projects and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in reliability engineering within downstream Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in APC, control systems, and refinery economics.

Responsibilities

• Align APC objectives with corporate goals and monitor KPIs.
• Analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead performance evaluations for APC technologies.

Skills

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

APC

Control systems

OPC

Job description

Advanced Process Control Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

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Company Overview

Aramco energizes the world economy and is one of the largest producers of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with low upstream carbon intensities. We invest heavily in technology and infrastructure to maximize energy value and societal benefits. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with global offices, we are a highly profitable, top-market-cap company with a responsibility-driven approach to energy production.

Position Overview

We seek an Advanced Process Control (APC) Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME) team within the Reliability Solutions Department (RSD). This department supports Saudi Aramco's facilities across refining, NGL processing, and petrochemicals, offering expertise in reliability, inspection, corrosion management, static and rotating equipment, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.

The primary role involves providing expert guidance on optimizing operations using APC technologies such as DMC3, PACE, or Profit Suite, and leading improvement initiatives across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Align APC objectives with corporate goals, develop programs, monitor KPIs, and improve economic performance.
• Analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop inferential models to enhance refinery efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement APC strategies, conduct feasibility studies, and establish business cases to optimize refinery yields.
• Evaluate new APC technologies like real-time optimization, machine learning, and AI for yield improvements.
• Address complex APC issues to improve process operations and economic benefits.
• Provide SME support to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams; lead technical sessions and reviews.
• Assess performance of real-time optimization solutions and monitor KPIs for economic benefits.
• Collaborate with the optimization team to ensure requirements are met.
• Lead performance evaluations for APC technologies and review standards as SME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in reliability engineering within downstream Oil & Gas; 20+ years preferred.
• Expertise in APC, control systems, OPC.
• Strong understanding of refinery economics, mass and energy balances.
• Knowledge of international standards for APC.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership skills for managing technical discussions and teams.
• Familiarity with oil/gas plant processes.

Work Environment

We offer challenging projects, world-scale opportunities, and heavy investment in talent development, including extensive workforce training programs.

Additional Details

Location: Saudi Arabia

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Engineering, Business Development, Consulting

Industries: Oil and Gas, Engineering Services, Operations Consulting