About the Role

Saudi Aramco is seeking an Instrument Engineer to join the Hawiyah Gas Plant Engineering Division, part of Southern Area Gas Operations. This full-time position is based near Al-Ahsa in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia and requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.

Role Context and Scope

The Hawiyah Gas Plant is a large gas processing facility handling multiple streams, situated approximately 70 KM from Al-Ahsa. The primary responsibilities for this role include developing engineering design packages, participating in plant trip troubleshooting and investigations, and reviewing project documentation.

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 system).
• Develop and review Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs, I/O lists), instrument index, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, installation details, and material requisitions, ensuring compliance with hazardous area classifications and selection of appropriate Ex-rated instruments.
• Conduct vendor technical bid evaluations, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)/Site Acceptance Test (SAT) inspections, and interface with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Support commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities, including root-cause analysis for recurring instrumentation issues.
• 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 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT), loop checks, logic testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity requirements for control systems (ISA/IEC 62443).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Control Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in oil & gas, with refinery & petrochemicals experience also considered, covering plant design, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Proven track record in both greenfield and brownfield project execution.
• Strong experience interacting with operations, maintenance, and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (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.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Deep technical expertise in field instrumentation, control systems, and international standards to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized plant operation.
• 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.
• Ability to work across operations, maintenance, and vendor interfaces.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver under pressure.
• 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.

Work Environment

This full-time position is located within Saudi Arabia, with the specific work location and schedule to be detailed in the job offer. Saudi Aramco offers challenging professional, technical, and industrial opportunities on world-scale projects, supported by significant investment in capital and technology. The company is committed to talent development through extensive workforce programs.