Senior Engineer, Process Automation; P5 - Process Automation Team - OHB

JOB PURPOSE

Review, study, supervise, and provide operational, technical, and engineering expertise on different elements which include, but not limited to, process control, advanced process control (APC), optimization (RTO), digitalization and higher level applications, alarm management, Laboratory information management system (LIMS) and process information management system (PI) to contribute in ensuring high reliability, performance, profitability, sustainability, and efficiency in the Company’s operations in line with the set HSE standards.

Process Automation Engineering

• 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 the OT/IT security policies and OEM standards to prevent cyber security threats.
• Facilitate the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of process automation activities at the Site to meet the planned output.
• 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 Plant’s operations.
• Lead/review the feasibility studies and proof of concepts, 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 not limited to, the scope of work, tender documents, technical bid evaluation, engineering, installation and commissioning.
• Develop/review the scope of work to facilitate the process automation processes’ implementation in conformity with HSE measures and OT security requirements.
• Develop/lead the development performed by external consultants on new and existing applications functional specifications, design, as-built documentation, user manuals, training materials and maintenance procedures to ensure the effective utilization of systems and applications.
• Review the CONCEPT and SELECT documents; and the changes in specifications for DEFINE phases for technical projects related to process automation in line with the set specifications.
• Review and approve the Process Control Narratives during the CONCEPT, SELECT and DEFINE project phases.
• Perform the 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/ 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 prequalification process, as required.
• Conduct knowledge sharing sessions and trainings to contribute to the overall sustenance of the process automation solutions.
• Supervise the development of the new APC controllers and revamping of the existing controllers to contribute in the improvement of the reliability, performance, profitability, sustainability, and efficiency of the Plant’s operations.
• Supervise and lead the implementation of closed loop RTO; and ensure the availability and reliability of existing RTO.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective functional objectives.

• Provide input for preparation of the functional budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver functional…