CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems Automation Solutions Senior

Position: CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems Automation Solutions · Permanent · Senior
## CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems Al-Khobar   
· Permanent   
· Senior#### About The Position
** About the job
** Join our Team - Your career journey starts here – not just a job, but a future.
** Our Potential Opportunity
** INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking
** CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems
** to join our dynamic team. The CSS Lead Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, integration, testing, and commissioning of compressor control and protection systems including Anti-Surge Control, process control, and emergency shutdown systems.

Experience with compressor control systems integrating with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems is highly valued.
** What You’ll Lead and Deliver**
* **** Lead the engineering of compressor package control and safety systems including Compressor Control Systems (CCS), Anti-Surge Controllers, process control, and shutdown logic.
* Coordinate with compressor OEMs and anti-surge controller vendors (CCC, Hoerbiger, or equivalent) to manage control system package deliverables and technical interfaces.
* Define and manage the integration of compressor package control and safety systems with the plant ICSS, including interfaces with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
* Review and validate compressor package cause-and-effect matrices, protection logic, and emergency shutdown sequences.
* Lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for compressor control packages and associated ICSS interfaces.
* Support SIL assessment and verification for compressor safety functions in accordance with IEC 61511; coordinate with the machinery safety engineer.
* Provide specialist control systems support during compressor package pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, and startup.
* Act as the project technical authority for compressor CSS engineering, resolving vendor technical queries and interdisciplinary interface issues.#### Requirements
** To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:
*** Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
* 13–15 years of experience in control and safety systems engineering for rotating equipment, specifically gas compressor packages, in the oil and gas or LNG sector.
* Strong knowledge of compressor control systems including anti-surge control, load sharing, and compressor performance curves.
* Experience with compressor package control system integration with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
* Knowledge of IEC 61511 functional safety as applied to rotating equipment safety functions.
* Experience with anti-surge controller vendors (CCC, Hoerbiger, Woodward) is an advantage.
* Track record of leading FAT activities for compressor control packages and providing startup support on major EPC projects.
* Experience on Saudi Aramco or ADNOC facilities involving gas compression trains is highly preferred.
** Technical

Skills:

*** Deep knowledge of centrifugal and axial compressor control including anti-surge logic, load sharing, speed control, and performance mapping.
* Experience defining compressor package control and safety system interfaces with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
* Knowledge of API 670 machinery protection systems, vibration monitoring, and trip logic for compressor trains.
* Expertise in reviewing and validating cause-and-effect matrices, shutdown sequences, and protection logic for compressor packages.
* Experience leading compressor control system FAT activities and providing specialist support during package commissioning and performance testing.
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* Soft Skills:

*** Depth of knowledge to act as the go-to expert for compressor control and safety system matters on the project.
* Ability to manage technical interfaces and deliverable quality with compressor OEMs and control system vendors.
* Clear technical communication with machinery, process, ICSS, and operations teams on compressor control system matters.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve complex compressor control and protection system issues during engineering and commissioning.
* Effective team player who coordinates across rotating equipment, ICSS,…