Instrumentation Engineer

Saudi Aramco (ASC)

We are seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to join Abqaiq plants operation departments (APOD) specifically System support unit (SSU).

SSU is responsible for providing effective and proactive instrumentations, control and safety systems support to safeguard assets while adopting best industry practices and cutting-edge technologies.

Your primary role is to design, develop, and implement effective instrumentation solutions to assess current challenges and develop a mitigation plan by implementing cost-effective solutions and deployment of advanced and proven technologies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform periodical analytical studies of instrumentation system performance to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Research and deploy emerging technologies related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as an expert instrumentation and control systems resource for asset integrity management and risk assessment.
• Develop Instrumentation and Control Plans (ICP) aligned with the organization's integrity performance objectives, assigning responsibilities, and timeframes for the responsible stakeholders.
• Develop annual maintenance schedules for instrumentation systems in line with the ICP recommendations.
• Review instrumentation system trends and initiate detailed engineering studies accordingly (e.g., increase in instrument failures, degradation of system performance, etc.).
• Update the ICP based on the schedule maintenance and modifications.
• Ensure instrumentation system obsolescence are addressed by the relevant process owners and track recommendations.
• Facilitate the investigation of instrumentation system failures and deploy lessons learned from the root cause analysis to the system to avoid reoccurrence.
• Coordinate the updating of the instrumentation system risk register and ensure timely review upon occurrence of incidents in the industry or other similar facilities to reflect that in the risk register and identify applicable systems.
• Perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Evaluate the maintenance findings and perform periodical analytical studies of assessment findings to overcome challenging operational programs.
• Provide consultation on specialized areas related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform instrumentation system analysis studies to assess current challenges.
• Review instrumentation system data and make recommendations/reports accordingly.
• Apply instrumentation system maintenance programs to ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant assets.
• Oversee instrumentation system modifications, such as calibration, repair, and replacement, to prevent or minimize system threats.

Minimum Requirements:

• You must have a comprehensive knowledge of instrumentation principles, including measurement techniques, sensor technologies, and control systems.
• You should also have sufficient background in various instrumentation technologies, such as distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation standards and codes, such as ISA (International Society of Automation) standards, API (American Petroleum Institute) standards, and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards, is a requirement.
• You must have gained practical experience through entry-level positions or instrumentation engineering roles in industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, marine, or infrastructure.
• You must be able to demonstrate effective analytical and communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Awareness of the latest advancements in instrumentation technologies through professional development courses, certifications, workshops, conferences, and memberships in relevant industry organizations.
• To be familiar with Instrumentation Engineering standards within Saudi Aramco and international standards, such as ISA, API, and IEC.