Senior Application Engineer

To provide Power Automation (PSA) and Power Management System (PMS) engineering oversight to ensure the working and safe & reliable operation of the plant facilities under the project.

You will provide Power systems engineering technical input and task leadership across the following:

• 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.

• Lead in the provision of engineering evaluation & determinations, issue technical direction & guidance, and oversee inspection & quality assurance initiatives for all power 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 and control systems components and equipment.

• Lead in the provision of engineering input for the development and maintenance of power 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, repair, and test activities for the plant's PSA & PMS system.

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

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering graduate with >4 years of relevant experience in chemical/refinery/gas plant maintenance/inspection/engineering.

• Experience in the design, engineering, and commissioning of Power Automation system (PSA) and Power Management System (PMS).

• Experience with Copa Data Zenon Energy Software Human Machine interface (HMI).

• Experience with Schneider Electric products and software's.

• Experience with Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) configuration, communication & troubleshooting.

• Experienced in the following PMS functions:

• Fast Load shedding

• Load Restoration

• Black Start System

• Generation Control System

• Generation Shedding System

• Automatic Synchronization

• Tie Flow Control

• Experienced in Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity & ethernet network design, engineering, commissioning, and troubleshooting that includes Ethernet switches, Routers, firewalls.

• 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.

• 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.

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 008PZP