Job purpose
Review, study, supervise, and provide operational, technical, and engineering expertise on process control, advanced process control, optimization, digitalization and higher level applications, alarm management, and process information management system following a consistent application of engineering standards in the development of projects to ensure 100% HSE, high reliability, performance, profitability, sustainability, and efficiency in the company's operations.
Key accountabilities
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 for a quality customer service.
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 company's operations.
Lead or 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 are not limited to, the scope of work, tender documents, technical bid evaluation, engineering, installation and commissioning.
Develop or review the scope of work to facilitate the process automation processes' implementation in conformity with HSE measures.
Develop or lead the development performed by external consultants on functional specifications, design, as-built documentation, user manuals, training materials and maintenance procedures for the new and existing applications to ensure the effective utilization of systems and applications.
Perform 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 or 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 pre-qualification 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.
Eight years of experience in the field of process control and optimization within the oil & gas industry.
Solid knowledge about process control and optimization and process automation systems such as DCS, BLPC, APC, RTO, CLPM, AMS, dashboards, etc.
Working background in the implementation of at least two RTO and four 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 and organizing, scheduling and coordinating, checking, examining, and recording.
