Control Systems Engineer

Job description / Role

The Control Systems Engineer (Turbine Control) supervises, plan and is responsible for the safe operation and functionality of regulatory control and safety systems associated with gas turbine drivers of electrical power generation and gas compression units deployed at Qatargas. Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and support to operations and maintenance. He is also responsible to prepare PTW/JSA, TBT and other supporting documents as per job requirement. Should be able to work under pressure and willingness to work in varying conditions.

Specific Accountabilities:
• Directs and coordinates the timely, proper and efficient repair of equipment and systems during breakdowns. Includes supervising troubleshooting of breakdowns, ensuring proper diagnosis of the fault, determining repair procedures and authorizing the necessary remedial actions.
• Personally troubleshoots major breakdowns as required.
• Plans and supervises the development and implementation of preventive maintenance policies, procedures, schedules and programs.
• Participates in the planning and direction of gas turbines overhauls, LTPI, HGPI and major inspections related to turbine control systems.
• Supervises the activities of assigned personnel in the turbine control section.
• Performs supervisory duties at the level established by management for the position.
• Ensures all the system security and hardening is enforced and administered as per Qatargas control system security policy.
• Accountable for supporting system audits and closing any identified gaps.
• Provide mentoring and coaching for development of Qatari Nationals.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science in Engineering in the area of specialization from an accredited University.
• Minimum 6 years’ of experience in maintenance in gas processing facilities or Oil & Gas environment particularly having maintenance experience of Gas Turbines and related Control Systems including knowledge of third party System Interface such as DCS, Bently Nevada, CCC control and IPS.
• Knowledge on hardware and software on MKVI, MKVIe control systems and Gas Turbines Frame 5, 6 and 9. Troubleshooting, diagnostics and system administration experience on above systems.
• Knowledge of SAP system.
• Excellent computer and written/spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• High organizational, planning and coordination skills.
• Strong training, competency assurance and coaching/mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural team environment.

About the Company

QatarEnergy LNG, established in 1984, pioneered the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry in Qatar and today is the largest producer of LNG in the world with an annual production capacity of 77 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) from its world-class facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

Since the first production in 1996, QatarEnergy LNG has successfully delivered cargos to more than 30 countries and is committed to meeting the world’s demand for safe, reliable and clean energy.

Through its operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG is adding value to its production chain, contributing to the Qatari economy and Qatar’s National Vision to ensure efficient energy supplies for the country, creating new markets and contributing to the local community.

In addition to the LNG facilities, QatarEnergy LNG operates the Jetty Boil-Off Gas facility, Al Khaleej Gas, Ras Laffan Heilum, the two Laffan Refineries (among the largest condensate refineries in the world), and the Ras Laffan Terminal on behalf of All participants.