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About Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco is a global leader in the energy and chemicals industry, playing a significant role in the world economy. The company focuses on maximizing the value of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals through substantial investments in technology and infrastructure, while also committing to societal value enhancement.

The Role of Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join the Hawiyah Gas Plant Division (HGPD) within Southern Area Gas Operations (SAGO). This full-time position is based in the Eastern Region, near Al-Ahsa. The HGPD is a large gas processing facility that handles multiple gas streams to produce HC condensate, Sales Gas, and Liquid Sulfur, utilizing complex processing units and a vast array of instruments to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Key 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 (*, vibration monitoring, compressor control, Fire & Gas systems).
• 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 select 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 (*, Yokogawa CENTUM/ProSafe-RS), Compressor Control Systems (*, CCC), and Vibration Monitoring Systems.
• 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 * / 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).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 15 years of 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.
• 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 systems (Vibration/temperature), fire systems, and PLCs.
• Professional Certifications (Preferred): TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Expert (IEC 61508/61511), ISA CAP (Certified Automation Professional), OEM system certifications (Yokogawa CENTUM/ProSafe-RS), and Safety certifications.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent technical writing skills for specifications, reports, and technical studies.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to make high-level technical decisions.
• Leadership capability to guide teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Effective communication skills, enabling collaboration across operations, maintenance, and vendor interfaces.
• Deep technical expertise in field instrumentation, control systems, and international standards to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized plant operation.

Work Location

This position is located at the Hawiyah Gas Plant Division, approximately 70 KM from Al-Ahsa, within the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.