Engineer Instrument

About the Role
The Engineer Maintenance Instrument SR2 is responsible for providing an engineering proactive maintenance strategy and support to the Instrument team and external contractors at SR2 for RPI. This role involves acting as a technical service provider for maintenance and execution of minor instrument projects and modifications in accordance with technical standards to maintain assets. Key activities include developing instrument solutions for maintenance, identifying improvement opportunities, implementing maintenance plans, and interfacing with external contractors to ensure asset availability and operational targets are met. The position requires adherence to the group’s mission, vision, values, strategies, policies, guidelines, and best practices aligned with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• HSE and Process Safety

  • Provide expertise and advice in process safety for offshore applications.
  • Support HSE policies for the control of major accident hazards.
  • Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team in safety assessments and investigations.
  • Stimulate research and development for major accident hazard prevention.
  • Maintain awareness of current developments in process safety.

• Instrument Management

  • Implement the Preventive Maintenance (PM) plan within the section.
  • Prepare procurement plans and review warehouse material policies.
  • Conduct technical evaluations of bids and generate evaluation reports.
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) committee meetings.
  • Direct, supervise, and control all work for instruments maintenance and calibration.
  • Analyze periodic reports on instruments maintenance and determine actions to increase efficiency.
  • Provide technical and workforce support during operations and emergencies.
  • Determine long-term maintenance policies and oversee planning of activities and programs.
  • Develop guidelines and procedures for maintenance of instrumentation.
  • Supervise PM and CM activities to ensure timely completion.
  • Oversee troubleshooting and programming of logic controllers and ensure safe stock of spares.

• Plant Improvement and Modification

  • Study and evaluate proposals for plant modifications and provide recommendations.
  • Conduct HAZOP studies and risk assessments for new modifications.

• Vendor Management

  • Conduct regular meetings with third-party suppliers and maintain close communication with vendors.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Maintenance Managers & Engineers, Planners, Operations, Procurement, Logistics, HSE
• External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions
Field operations and office environment with moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Instrument Engineering or a similar field.

Language Requirements
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required); Arabic - Native (desirable).

Background and Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in the refinery and petrochemical industry.
• Knowledge of machine monitoring, protection systems, control valves, and flow meters.
• Experience with maintenance best practices and knowledge of industrial standards such as ASME, API, and ASTM.
• Background in project planning, cost control, contract development, installation, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and SAP-PM.
• Understanding of Process (P&IDs/PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Competencies and Skills

• Soft Skills: Effective communication, relationship-building, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a diversified environment.
• Technical Skills: Computer literacy including MS Office, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, project management, and estimating and budgeting.

Equipment and Instrumentation

• Pressure transmitters, temperature gauges, thermowells, flow meters, level transmitters, analyzers, control valves, instrument manifolds, positioners, and safety relief valves.