6 Operational Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Our Potential Opportunity

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Fresh Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting Industrial Digitalization Solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Manufacturing. INTECH’s commitment to providing cutting-edge Digital Solutions ensures you will contribute to transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Our Digital Solutions are a testament to our dedication to driving innovation and optimizing industrial processes, reflecting our focus on excellence, reliability, and overcoming industry challenges.

What You’ll Lead and Deliver

• Support configuration, integration, and administration of PI System and Meter Data Management Systems.
• Assist in data modeling, tag configuration, and historical data analysis for system performance and grid operation.
• Participate in testing, documentation, and troubleshooting of system applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy, availability, and integrity.
• Learn and follow best practices in cybersecurity, system architecture, and data governance.
• Provide technical assistance to users and contribute to training and awareness sessions.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to stay updated on emerging technologies and tools in energy informatics.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Global Exposure: Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
• Annual Bonus: Performance-driven rewards based on your gross pay to celebrate yourachievements and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Learning Opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, and certifications to enhance your skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including annual leave and holidays.
• Inclusive Environment : A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters collaboration.

Why Join INTECH Automation Intelligence?

At INTECH, you will have the opportunity to work with a globally renowned industrial automation and digitalization technology company. For nearly 30 years, INTECH has partnered with major oil and gas global giants to deliver innovative solutions. As we continue to lead in the Industry 4.0 era, you will be at the forefront of transformative technologies that solve real-world challenges.

What to Expect After Applying?

Explore how INTECH’s Talent Acquisition team ensures a seamless hiring journey. From embracing talent with a passion for innovation to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, we’re dedicated to finding and supporting the best minds in the industry.

Click Here to learn more about our hiring process and discover your path to success with us.

Our hiring process is designed to assess your skills and potential in a fair and inclusive manner. After applying, you will be guided through a structured evaluation process to ensure mutual alignment.

INTECH Automation Intelligence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Graduated within the last 12 months or expected to graduate soon).
• Strong interest in operational systems, data platforms, and energy management technologies.
• Basic understanding of SCADA, data historians, or meter data systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL), programming (Python, C#, or JavaScript), or data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Saudi nationals are encouraged to apply.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Global Exposure: Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognizes your expertise and contributions.
• Annual Bonus: Performance-driven rewards based on your gross pay to celebrate yourachievements and contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Learning Opportunities: Access to training programs, workshops, and certifications to enhance your skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including annual leave and holidays.
• Inclusive Environment : A workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters collaboration.

Support the identification and definition of business excellence methodologies, frameworks, and best practices through literature review and benchmarking with peer airport holding companies to inform Business Excellence activities.

Assess Matarat's business and operational processes to identify areas of operational complexity and inefficiencies.

Support the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives based on identified best practices and optimization opportunities.

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to redesign processes, streamline workflows, and eliminate non-value-added activities.

Utilize process improvement methodologies (e.g., Business Process Reengineering - BPR) to drive process optimization efforts.

Track and measure the impact of process optimization initiatives to ensure they meet desired outcomes and quality standards.

Assess Matarat against international quality standards, identify non-compliance issues, implement corrective actions, and pursue certifications such as ISO 9001.

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant fields.
• Work Experience: 5-6 years in a relevant role.
• Functional Competencies: Business Excellence Frameworks, Airport Certifications, Total Quality Management, Process Continuous Improvement, Benchmarking, Operational Excellence.

Process Optimization Solution Architect (SA) in KSA page is loadedProcess Optimization Solution Architect (SA) in KSA Apply locations Al-Khobar posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-7649

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose:

The Process Optimization Solution Architect is responsible for architecting process optimization business which includes APC, RTO, Process Simulation, etc, business solutions and support the implementation for those solution for the production of Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals and other domain and integration of 3rd party systems, custom development when required. The individual is also responsible for owning business outcomes and implementation strategy while supporting teams in YMA Digital Enterprise Solutions Business Unit team in developing a differentiation in a high-growth competitive environment in YMA region. Main focus area is KSA .

In addition, the candidate might be asked to extend focused Business Development role in global as secondary task towards matrix portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for solutions development that help to resolve their process problems and grow their business leveraging technologies such as APC, RTO, Process Simulation, and AI/ML.
• Responsible for process optimization solution portfolio management.
• Responsible for providing expert knowledge and experience to estimate the technical effort required to develop complex solutions.

• Responsible for the problem identification with customers.
• Responsible to design appropriate solutions based on the problem indentation.
• Responsible to define functional requirements through client interviews, documentation analysis and workflow process mapping.
• Responsible to convince customers with the proposed solutions through discussion, feasibility study, benefit estimation study, and PoC/PoV.
• Responsible to execute feasibility study, benefit estimation study, and PoC/PoV.
  • Definition of measure success metrics of proposing solutions.
  • Design of solution architectures and detailed design specifications.
  • Development & evaluation of proposed activities.
  • Leading the project delivery team in the PoC/PoV activities.
  • Reporting & after discussion
• Responsible to providing Sure Service support to clients under contract.

• Responsible for new customer approach with sales team based on market analysis & demand.
• Responsible for existing customers approach with sales team by consultative approach which includes reviewing & updating their current operation & solutions and initiating opportunity sales.
• Responsible to design sales promotion materials such as demonstration, presentation, success stories, etc.
• Responsible for Solutions demonstration & presentation.

• Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned workstream activities/deliverables related to applicable systems and technology applications and support overall activities.
• Responsible to ensure timing and quality of assigned deliverables completion to develop COE capability.
• Responsible to ensure best practice approaches and methods are being used as appropriate.
• Support for solutions training for Yokogawa salesperson / engineers by making training programs and delivery of the training program.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Eng./Comp Science or minimum 8 years industry experience in software development, engineering discipline and sales
• Minimum 8 years’ experience designing or implementing process optimization solutions such as APC, RTO, automated decision-making system.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on Solution development.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the YMA region.
• Business trip to other area (global) will be expected.

Competencies:

• Problem Finding & Solving
• Logical Thinking & Conceptual Thinking
• Strong leadership
• Good communication with team members, ability to energize.
• Facilitation & Coaching
• Making Technical materials (Presentation, Documentation)

Skills:

• Expert knowledge & experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals or specialized chemical industries.
• Expert knowledge & experience in related technology areas: Process Control, Advanced Process Control, Realtime Optimization, Process Simulation, Historian applications (OSI PI a plus), Visualization, Automated decision control, Scheduling etc.
• Knowledge & experience of software analysis, design, methodology, and architecture
• Knowledge on Latest’s market trend.
• Knowledge on IIOT integration concepts.
• Knowledge & experience of Analytic Program Languages such as Matlab, Python is advantages.
• Knowledge & experience of AI for process control is advantages.
• Knowledge & experience of SiRi Assessment or similar certification is advantages.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow".

We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Process Simulation and Modeling Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence team under the Downstream Reliability Solutions Department (RSD)

Reliability Solutions Department (RSD) provides engineering support to Saudi Aramco Global Manufacturing wholly owned and affiliates’ facilities (Refining, NGL Processing, and Petrochemicals). This includes reliability, inspection, corrosion management, static equipment, rotating equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation and control support.

Your primary role as a Process Simulation & modeling expert is to provide expert guidance and support to de-bottleneck process operations and optimize through process simulation technologies. You will lead improvement initiatives for all operating departments within the Global Manufacturing Portfolio.

Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Streamline Process Simulation & Optimization objectives in alignment with corporate objectives and develop programs, processes, and best practices.
• Monitor relevant KPIs to improve Process Simulation and modeling performance.
• Perform process simulations and modeling using specialized software tools to analyze plants’ processes and optimize their performance.
• Develop and maintain thermodynamic models and mathematical equations that accurately represent the behavior of various processes.
• Identify areas for process improvements and propose modifications or optimizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, or meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct performance improvement feasibility studies to increase yields, and operational efficiency of the company.
• Analyze chronicle problems and debottleneck complex models to improve process operations and economic benefits.
• Conduct safety assessments to evaluate the impact of potential process changes or plant modifications.
• Lead technical sessions such as the design review, model review, and commissioning.
• Provide subject matter expertise to operating facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams by consulting, providing awareness sessions, and participating and leading technical exchanges and conferences.
• Review standards and General Instructions on behalf of the Global Manufacturing Excellence departments and act as leading SME.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather data and inputs required for the simulations and modeling activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate simulation results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers and vendors to contribute to the development of new simulation software tools, methodologies, and techniques.
• Stay updated with the latest industry standards, best practices, and technological advancements in process simulation and modeling.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 15 years of experience in Process Simulation and Modeling technologies is required. Twenty years of experience is preferred.
• Refinery process engineering background is preferred with a minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Experienced with Process Simulation applications and specialized in APO or ROmeo software.
• Demonstrate expertise in process engineering and flowsheet-based processes simulation.
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances.
• Demonstrate familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control process modeling.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15315

Tagged as: Reliability Solutions Dept

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking an experienced Process Simulation and Modeling Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence team under the Downstream Reliability Solutions Department (RSD). Reliability Solutions Department (RSD) provides engineering support to Saudi Aramco Global Manufacturing wholly owned and affiliates’ facilities (Refining, NGL Processing, and Petrochemicals). This includes reliability, inspection, corrosion management, static equipment, rotating equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation and control support.

Your primary role as a Process Simulation & modeling expert is to provide expert guidance and support to de-bottleneck process operations and optimize through process simulation technologies. You will lead improvement initiatives for all operating departments within the Global Manufacturing Portfolio.

• Streamline Process Simulation & Optimization objectives in alignment with corporate objectives and develop programs, processes, and best practices.
• Monitor relevant KPIs to improve Process Simulation and modeling performance.
• Perform process simulations and modeling using specialized software tools to analyze plants’ processes and optimize their performance.
• Develop and maintain thermodynamic models and mathematical equations that accurately represent the behavior of various processes.
• Identify areas for process improvements and propose modifications or optimizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, or meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct performance improvement feasibility studies to increase yields, and operational efficiency of the company.
• Analyze chronic problems and debottleneck complex models to improve process operations and economic benefits.
• Conduct safety assessments to evaluate the impact of potential process changes or plant modifications.
• Lead technical sessions such as the design review, model review, and commissioning.
• Provide subject matter expertise to operating facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams by consulting, providing awareness sessions, and participating and leading technical exchanges and conferences.
• Review standards and General Instructions on behalf of the Global Manufacturing Excellence departments and act as leading SME.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gather data and inputs required for the simulations and modeling activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate simulation results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other engineers and researchers and vendors to contribute to the development of new simulation software tools, methodologies, and techniques.
• Stay updated with the latest industry standards, best practices, and technological advancements in process simulation and modeling.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 15 years of experience in Process Simulation and Modeling technologies is required. Twenty years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate expertise in process engineering and flowsheet-based processes simulation.
• Comprehensive understanding of refinery facilities, feedstock/product movements, margins, giveaways, process yields, and mass and energy balances.
• Demonstrate familiarity with international standards and specifications for advanced process control process modeling.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills in the field of advanced process solutions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to effectively manage technical discussions and guide technical teams.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.