Senior Engineer, Process Automation

About the Role

• Assess existing systems (ICS, DCS, Process Control Systems, Real‑Time Plant Information and Laboratory Management Systems) on obsolescence, spare parts availability, vendor support, interoperability and integration for safe and reliable system operation conforming to Company and International standards.
• Audit the performance of systems, identify opportunities for process performance monitoring and improvements to ensure that the systems conform to applicable standards.
• Provide support in development & updating of the technical specification document and conduct economic feasibility studies to evaluate financial and technical viability of applications.
• Develop system functional specifications, design & as‑built documentation, user manuals, training materials for minor modifications carried out in the existing applications. Co‑ordinate with site maintenance personnel for development of vendor support, modifications and upgrades.
• Provide Technical & Engineering expertise to Plants in the field of Real‑time Process Information Management system and Laboratory Information management system.
• Provide operational, technical and engineering expertise in the field of Optimization, Alarm Management, Control Loop Performance Monitoring and higher level MES applications.
• Develop scope of work, tender documents, participate in the technical bid evaluation to meet systems requirements as per Company standards and specifications.
• Co‑coordinate / participate in the implementation of approved projects including installation and commissioning and future upgrades to ensure timely completion within the budget.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
• Provide input for preparation of the functional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
• Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the function in line with the Company Performance framework.
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 8 years’ experience in design, installation, commissioning, operations, continuing maintenance, testing and CS validation relating to automation systems within a large industrial organization.