Automation & Power Facilities Planning Engineer (Process Automation)

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Developing process automation Capital Projects from feasibility assessment to commissioning and start up, including scope of work development, economic justification and funding.
• Conducting engineering studies to establish project business case and economic viability.
• Developing feasible alternatives for process automation projects/solutions.
• Reviewing project specification with project management to ensure economic design and conformance with Design Basis Scoping Papers.
• Mentor Process Automation Planning engineers.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation Engineering. Advanced degree is highly preferred
• 12 years of experience in:
• Process automation system technology selection, system obsolescence and lifecycle management, scope development, design, commissioning and installation.
• Developing strategies and feasibility studies for the upgrade, migration or replacement of installed control systems.
• Various distributed control systems, auxiliary control systems, instrumentation
• Highly preferred Certified Automation Professional or Professional Engineer (Electrical).
• Very good understanding of chemical processes in general.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, U.S. Codes, Standards and Specifications.