CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems📣 Job Ad
in Intech Automation & Intelligence
about 8 hours ago
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Al Khobar |
About the Role
Intech Automation & Intelligence, a global leader in industrial automation and digitalization, is seeking a CSS Lead Engineer – Compressor Systems. This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role involves engineering, integration, testing, and commissioning of critical compressor control and protection systems, with a focus on Anti-Surge Control, process control, and emergency shutdown systems. Experience with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems is highly valued for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of complex machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering of compressor package control and safety systems, including Compressor Control Systems (CCS), Anti-Surge Controllers, process control, and shutdown logic.
- Coordinate with compressor Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and anti-surge controller vendors (*, CCC, Hoerbiger) to manage control system package deliverables and technical interfaces.
- Define and manage the integration of compressor package control and safety systems with the plant Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), including specific interfaces with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
- Review and validate compressor package cause-and-effect matrices, protection logic, and emergency shutdown sequences.
- Lead or participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for compressor control packages and associated ICSS interfaces.
- Support Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment and verification for compressor safety functions in accordance with IEC 61511, coordinating with the machinery safety engineer.
- Provide specialist control systems support during compressor package pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, and startup phases.
- Act as the project's technical authority for compressor CSS engineering, resolving vendor technical queries and interdisciplinary interface issues.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- A minimum of 13 to 15 years of experience in control and safety systems engineering for rotating equipment, with a specific focus on gas compressor packages within the oil and gas or LNG sectors.
- Strong knowledge of compressor control systems, including anti-surge control, load sharing, and compressor performance curves.
- Proven experience with compressor package control system integration with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
- Familiarity with IEC 61511 functional safety principles as applied to rotating equipment safety functions.
- Experience with anti-surge controller vendors such as CCC, Hoerbiger, or Woodward is considered an advantage.
- Experience on Saudi Aramco or ADNOC facilities involving gas compression trains is highly preferred.
Required Skills
- Deep knowledge of centrifugal and axial compressor control, including anti-surge logic, load sharing, speed control, and performance mapping.
- Experience defining compressor package control and safety system interfaces with Schneider Foxboro DCS and Triconex ESD Systems.
- Knowledge of API 670 machinery protection systems, vibration monitoring, and trip logic for compressor trains.
- Expertise in reviewing and validating cause-and-effect matrices, shutdown sequences, and protection logic for compressor packages.
- Experience leading compressor control system FAT activities and providing specialist support during package commissioning and performance testing.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities to act as the technical authority for compressor control and safety system matters.
- Ability to manage technical interfaces and ensure deliverable quality with compressor OEMs and control system vendors.
- Clear technical communication skills with machinery, process, ICSS, and operations teams regarding compressor control system matters.
- Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex compressor control and protection system issues during engineering and commissioning phases.
- Effective teamwork and coordination skills across rotating equipment, ICSS, instrumentation, and commissioning disciplines.
- Specialization in gas compressor package control systems within oil and gas or LNG projects.
- Proven track record of leading FAT activities for compressor control packages and providing startup support on major EPC projects.
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position located in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires over 10 years of experience.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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