Instrumentation & Control Engineer - Utilities

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Purpose

To provide Instrument & Controls engineering oversight to ensure the working and safe & reliable operation of IGCC plant facilities under JIGPC in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Nature & Scope

The Jazan IGCC is the world’s largest IGCC and ASU facility producing 2100 MMSCFD syngas, 18,000 MT/Day Oxygen and 4 Gigawatts of power. Facilities and assets include; residue gasification, acid gas clean up (Rectisol), soot ash recovery, sulphur recovery (Claus & Scot), combined cycle power plants, materials handling systems, hydrogen recovery, air separation, water utilities systems and waste water treatment facilities.

Properly functioning Instrumentation & Controls are critical to the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant facilities and associated equipment & systems. As a member of the site engineering team, the Senior Instrument Engineer will lead to interact routinely with plant operations, maintenance, and other engineering personnel to provide “hands-on” field-engineering & troubleshooting support, instructions, and technical guidance related to the site’s Instrumentation & Controls systems. The position emphasizes teamwork, communications, organization, change management, work process optimization, planning, leadership, and hands-on technical skills with comprehensive knowledge across other engineering disciplines.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety

Provide & maintain a safe work environment for self & others. Employ good housekeeping methods and demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries.

Engineering:

You will provide process control engineering technical input and task leadership across the following:

Lead in the provision of engineering evaluation & determinations, issue technical direction & guidance, and oversee inspection & quality assurance initiatives for all Instrument & Controls systems & equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, repair, and test activities.

Lead in the provision of engineering support & guidance during the construction & commissioning of the plants. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.

Lead in the development of detailed engineering specifications (including sizing calculations) for the procurement of Instrument & Controls systems components and equipment.

Lead in the provision of engineering input for development and maintenance of Instrument & Controls systems & equipment standards, procedures, best practices, inspection contracts, and contractor selection guidelines.

Implement and maintain compliance with all Critical Safety Circuits (CSS), Safety Integrity Levels (SIL), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) implementation and revalidation programs.

Provide engineering support for the troubleshooting, maintenance, calibration, repair, and test activities for the plant’s gas analyzers.

Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive risk-based inspection and calibration program for all Instrument & Controls systems & equipment.

Establish & maintain a relationship with the local inspection bureau, maintain relevant statutory, regulatory, technology standards, and code information consistent with JIGPC plant operational objectives.

Establish & maintain compliance with all company and local regulations.

Employ appropriate project development and project management activities (including scope, budget, schedule, execution strategies, risk plans, cost collection / reporting, etc.) for the execution of all projects and turnaround activities.

Provide engineering support to develop the annual budget for Instrument & Controls systems & equipment maintenance, repair, and major turn-around activities.

Promote an atmosphere of team spirit through good example, open communication, good listening, and timely problem resolutions.

Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, reliability, and cost of quality goals.

Establish & maintain relationships with regional Instrument & Controls systems & equipment suppliers

Foster and support positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

Participate at professional association meetings to determine best practices being used in the industry and apply them to our Instrument & Controls systems & equipment.

Support, mentor, and develop local I&C engineers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Engineering graduate BS in Electrical Engineering with >10 years of relevant experience in Commissioning and running Oil and Gas plants. Minimum 3-5 years experience in commissioning plants. Experience in Front end Loading engineering project development. Demonstrated “hands-on” ability to configure, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair various plant process instrumentation related to temperature, pressure, flow, voltage, and other plant process variables. Experience with Siemens PCS7 and Honeywell Experion Distributed Control system (DCS), field instrumentation, gas analyzers, and control valves. A fundamental understanding of computer networks is desirable. Candidates should also possess demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and an ability to think logically and systematically. Knowledge & understanding with the principles of: Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF), Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to Oil and Gas and Refining Industries (API, ISA, NEC / IEC, NFPA, ASME, etc.) and preferably also Saudi Aramco standards and working practices. Experience in the following areas is highly desirable: Gas and Water Analyzers/sampling systems, Analog Controls, Logic Controls and Profibus. Emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and aptitude toward challenging work. Skills related to outage planning, organization and communication are highly desirable. Proficiency in English speaking and writing. Good interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively throughout all levels within the organization. Experience in leading and guiding technical employees. Knowledge and understanding of local statutory / regulatory inspection requirements.

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