Principal Process Control Engineer

Job Description and Requirements
Wood is currently looking for a Principal Process Control Engineer to work on the engineering and project management services for our office in al - Khobar in Saudi Arabia. This represents an excellent development opportunity for individuals interested to work in Saudi Arabia, with most assignments expected to be for at least one year’s duration with the opportunity of further extension for the right candidates.
Responsible for the co - ordination and progress of process control applications design for one or more projects, as assigned, under the supervision of the Process / Engineering / Project Manager
Participate after contract award in discussions with Client to assess and assist in the definition of user requirements. Prepare Process Control and Operations Philosophy document incorporating user requirements. Carry out site surveys and technical investigations
Review and develop Process Flow Diagrams, Engineering Flow Diagrams and develop the control schemes to fully utilise the capabilities of Organizationern microprocessor control systems. Show additional instrumentation required to implement these control strategies in conjunction with Process Engineers and Instrument and Engineering Group (Engineering Department). Assess the economic payback of such schemes

Solve process control applications problem that are recognised during development of the Front End Package or detailed engineering, using dynamic simulation if necessary
Assist Control Systems Engineer by preparing the process requirements for the control system and (if needed) process control computer. Prepare Complex Control Scheme Descriptions and / or Process Specifications showing the requirements of the loops including signal linearisation and multiplication, division ratio
Provide constants associated with mathematic and other process control data. Hold discussions with the Client to clarify control strategy, operating philosophies, manning requirements, generation of management reports and process information displays
Prepare Sequence Descriptions and Logic Diagrams (flowcharts) for sequencing operations and batch control. Participate in Hazop and SIL Reviews during detailed engineering

Determine loop algorithms and initial controller settings for critical complex loops by simulation where necessary
Develop control system graphics and process information displays such as energy balances and equipment process performance monitoring
Assist the Control Systems Engineer with the control system factory acceptance test at the Suppliers works
Specify and coordinate the work of Process Control Applications Software Suppliers. Prepare test data and carry out acceptance tests

Assist the Principal / Senior Commissioning Engineer in the preparation of Operating Manuals. Provide site assistance at start up, with operator training, loop tuning during commissioning and hand over to Client
Ensure that Process Control calculations and other documents are filed in the proper manner at the conclusion of design work. Ensure that any items of technical information of lasting interest and use which become available during the design of a project are incorporated in Process Control Section Group Files
Familiar with the current application of computer systems to Companys business and endeavour to optimise their use and development within the project / department budget, both to solve technical problems and to promote the effective management of information. These systems will include the application of CAD, PDS, DMRS and SMILE etc
Assist Control Systems Engineer to prepare control system enquiry requisition by providing user requirements (contained in Process Control and Operations Philosophy) and assist in Technical Bid Analysis
Skills / Qualifications
Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process Control or Control & Instrumentation) is essential
Minimum of 15 - 20 years of experience is required, with at least 2 - 3 years’ operating at Principal Engineer level
Previous Middle East experience is required
Previous experience on Aramco projects is preferred
Previous Company experience is preferred

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