Oman Refinery · OM
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Job purpose Designs, analyzes, implements and maintain control systems to regulate and optimize various processes in the RPI areas, under Team Leader Control Systems scope, acting as team player and part of the site’s management team using his/her technical expertise to develop solutions regarding quality problems of control system, including all aspects of maintaining control system asset installed based, supporting on new automation projects, and leading the troubleshooting/repair/ and maintaining control system equipment by: (1) manage and ensure the availability of the site’s Emergency Shutdown System (ESD), the Distributed Control System (DCS), and PLC-based control loops while proactively promote process safety initiatives, (2) Develop solutions to maintenance and quality problems of control systems in Suhar plants (SR2),(3) supporting on new automation projects, and (4) Interact with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental personnel, and third-party contractors – Control Systems works at RPI in designated areas, (5) Providing professional technical advice, guidance and support to the team, (6) Identify opportunities of improvement, as well as assess and support improvement proposals from others, and (7) Guide young engineers in related Control System matters; in order to ensure that the assets and equipment are available at all times, minimizing the down time and meeting the operational targets that support the gross margin / profitability with a sufficient organizational capability for business continuity while identifying & developing talent people to as feeder for OQ talent pipeline. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. Minimum Qualifications for this position is a bachelor s degree in electrical / Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering or similar. Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable) 8+ years of relevant experience Relevant experience in similar role Control System in refinery & petrochemical plants maintenance or proven merit on the required competency. Relevant experience in maintenance role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position. Knowledge of the refinery process and plant equipment. Experience in Developing/reviewing maintenance work instruction Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field. Proven experience with Personal Safety Management. Good knowledge of HSE / SCE QA/QC, equipment & plans/ standards Skill either in Yokogawa, Honeywell, or Schneider DCS and ESD is required. Skill either in Siemens, Triconex or Allen Bradley PLC is required. Skill in machine monitoring systems such as Bently Nevada or Emerson CSI Knowledgeable on machine protection systems such as Woodward, and CCC. Sound understanding of IEC62443 specifically focusing on maintenance of the OT equipment s. Experience in bid evaluation and knowledge of contracts management & spare parts optimization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Result oriented. Analytical thinking. Time management Computer literacy including MS Office Process automation protocols, such as (HART, Profibus, SDS). Maintaining and troubleshooting of Distributed Control System. Maintaining and troubleshooting PLCs. Develop/review maintenance work instruction. Writing technical reports and documentation, Use of mathematical models and computer simulations to analyze system behavior and make design decisions Full awareness of MOC Management of change procedure and implementation Familiar with SAP system transactions & reports. Participate/Lead RCA & HAZOP study. Develop/review Lifecycle Management Plan to overcome the obsolescence and support issues. Understanding of international standards related to control systems. Bids evaluation.