aramco · 1 day ago
Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expAramco is one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy, and they are seeking an Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join their Hawiyah Gas Plant Division. The primary role involves providing technical support, developing engineering design packages, and participating in troubleshooting and project documentation review.
ChemicalEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead and execute complex instrumentation and control engineering tasks for oil & gas processing facilities, including FEED, detailed design, commissioning, maintenance support, and brownfield/greenfield projects
Lead design and engineering activities for field instrumentation in oil & gas process units
Perform instrument selection, sizing, configuration, and preparation of datasheets for transmitters, process analyzers, control valves, emergency shutdown valves and machinery instrumentation such as vibration monitoring, compressor control, Fire & Gas system
Develop and review P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument index, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, installation details. and material requisitions
Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications and selection of appropriate Ex-rated instruments
Conduct vendor technical bid evaluations, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) inspections, and interface with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring instrumentation issues and provide effective solutions
Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain DCS, PLC, ESD, and F&G systems using major platforms (such as Yokogawa CENTUM/ProSafe-RS), Compressor Control System such as CCC, Vibration Monitoring System
Develop and review control system architectures, network topologies, logic diagrams, cause & effect charts, and control narratives
Perform control loop tuning, advanced control strategy review, and alarm management tasks (ISA 18.2 / EEMUA 191)
Support system integration and communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, OPC UA, HART, Ethernet/IP)
Lead and participate in FAT/SAT, loop checks, logic testing, and commissioning of control systems
Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity requirements for control systems (ISA/IEC 62443)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 15 years' experience in oil & gas plant design, commissioning, and maintenance
Proven track record in both greenfield and brownfield project execution
Strong experience interacting with operations, maintenance, and EPC contractors
Excellent technical writing skills for specifications, reports, and technical studies
Hands-on and in-depth knowledge of international standards and codes instrumentation national code (ENC) and NEMA and instrumentation/control systems such as process measurements, Relief/ control/ ESD valves, analyzers, equipment protection system (Vibration/temperature), fire systems and PLCs
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to make high-level technical decisions
Leadership capability to guide teams and mentor junior engineers
Effective communicator, able to work across operations, maintenance, and vendor interfaces
Deep technical expertise in field instrumentation, control systems, and international standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized plant operation
Preferred
TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Expert (IEC 61508/61511)
ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional)
OEM system certifications (Yokogawa CENTUM/ProSafe-RS)
Safety certifications
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
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Management Consulting Partner / Transformation Senior Advisor
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