aramco · 3 hours ago
Senior Instrumentation Engineer - (Relocation to Saudi Arabia is required)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
20+ years expAramco is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer to join their Process Automation and Systems Division. The role involves providing instrumentation engineering expertise, including designing, developing, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation for various Aramco entities.
ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Donavan C.
Responsibilities
Provide support with all types of instrumentation including but not limited level, temperature, pressure, control valves, Emergency Isolation Valves, Motor Operated Valve, Relief Valves, flow measurement, level gauges etc
Originate and carries out engineering studies to determine optimal solutions to complex technical problems, increase revenue, reduce cost, and improve process safety
Works with and/or leads Task teams assigned to investigate incidents or solve specific technical problems
Undertakes special assignments requiring extensive technical experience and discretion when dealing with outside organizations
Develops and maintains Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, Material Specifications, Procedures and Best Practices to enhance company profitability, safety, and productivity by applying and interpreting key industry codes and standards relevant to instrumentation and control
Reviews and evaluates capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services to Saudi Aramco
Acts as a Company representative in technical dealings with vendors, manufacturers, and design firms
Perform technical evaluation for instrumentation quotations and attend technical bid evaluation meetings
Evaluates and introduces best practices and new technologies to enable the Company to achieve Best in Class performance in oil and gas business
Performs cost analyses and Value Engineering studies to recommend cost-effective solutions to technical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferably in Instrumentation, Mechanical or Electrical engineering
Minimum 20 years of professional experience as an engineer in charge of technical work in field of specialty
Must have experience in plant instrumentation sizing and selection (Control valves, Pressure Relief valves, Actuators, Basic Process Measurement etc.)
Certified in ISA- Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP), TUV FSEng, Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE) certification, or Chartered Engineer (C.E.) license or registration
Proficiency in the International codes and standards used within the oil and gas industry, i.e., API, BS, ISO, ASME, ANSI, IEC, ISA, IEEE, etc
Have participated as lead engineer in HAZOP, SIL, P&ID, Design, and model reviews
Understanding of control systems, compressor and pumps field instrumentation, speed controllers, Vibration Monitoring Systems (VMS), Compressor Control Systems (CCS)
Understanding communication protocols like DNP3, Modbus, FieldBus, TCP, IEC, SPA, RP570, ANSI and General Process Automation Protocols
Have been an active member in a relevant professional society, (i.e., ISA, IEEE, etc.) for a minimum of 3 years and have been holding current membership
Preferred
A Master's degree or PhD in Engineering is desired but not required
Previous work with a major international Oil & Gas Company and/or previous employment with one of the Instrumentation suppliers used by Company is desired
Basic knowledge of H2S, LEL, pH, conductivity, O2 analyzer, CO/CO2 analyzer, fire & gas detectors and Gas chromatographs is preferred
Company
aramco
We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.4BKey Investors
EIG Global Energy Partners(EIG)
2021-04-09Private Equity· $12.4B
Leadership Team
Pedro A.
Management Consulting Partner / Transformation Senior Advisor
Sana M.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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