Job Purpose
Review, study, supervise, and provide operational, technical, and engineering expertise on different elements
of process automation which include, but not limited to, process control, advanced process control, optimization,
digitalization and higher level applications, alarm management, and process information management system
as per the engineering standards to contribute to 100% HSE, high reliability, performance, profitability,
sustainability, and efficiency in the Company's operations.
Key Accountabilities
Process Automation Engineering
- Review, study and provide technical and engineering expertise in the field of Process Automation
covering base layer process control, control loop performance assessment, advanced process control,
real time optimization, alarm management system, digitalization and automation to contribute in
increasing the Plant's performance and reducing the operating costs.
- Review and recommend, on a periodic basis, improvements to Process Automation systems in
compliance with HSE measures and international standards to promote efficiency.
- Facilitate the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of process automation
activities at the Site to meet the planned output.
- Develop and update the relevant procedures to maintain robust and consistent processes.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing process automation applications and systems in terms
of uptime, performance, monetary benefits, standardization, and obsolescence.
- Conduct judicious analysis on various alternatives for optimum solutions to effectively support the
Plant's operations.
- Lead/review the feasibility studies, conducted by external consultants, to evaluate the financial and
technical viability of applications.
- Lead the approved projects implementation, carried-out by external consultants, during different
activities and phases which include, but not limited to, the scope of work, tender documents, technical
bid evaluation, engineering, installation and commissioning.
- Develop/review the scope of work to facilitate the process automation processes implementation in
conformity with HSE measures.
- Develop/lead the development performed by external consultants on new and existing applications
functional specifications, design, as-built documentation, user manuals, training materials and
maintenance procedures to ensure the effective utilization of systems and applications.
- Perform the troubleshooting on process automation systems and related applications to maximize their
availability and reliability.
- Identify and implement optimization programs that enable the Plant to operate efficiently at optimum
conditions and with maximum yield.
- Lead/ facilitate the alarm rationalization workshops and implement the recommendations in an effective
and timely manner to improve the alarm's performance.
- Evaluate, technically, the vendors and contractors to support the Procurement Division in the prequalification
process, as required.
- Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and trainings to contribute to the overall sustenance of the
process automation solutions.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Control Engineering, or any other equivalent
qualification.
- 8 years of experience in the field of process control and optimization within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Solid knowledge about process control & optimization and process automation systems such as DCS,
BLPC, APC, RTO, CLPM, AMS, Dashboards, etc.
- Working background in the implementation of, at least, 2 RTO and 4 APC projects and leading alarm
rationalization and suppression activities.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the development, reviews, and execution of process control and
automation technical standards and procedures.
- Knowledge of latest technological developments and their implications on business in view of the
variety of processes, DCS, and ICS control applications.
- Extensive knowledge of guidelines and specifications for Process Control in the CONCEPT, SELECT,
and DEFINE project phases.
- Good knowledge of relevant national and international regulations and standards.
- Good knowledge of HSE principles and their applications relevant to Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.
