Engineer, Advanced Process Control

at  SABIC Saudi Basic Industries Corp

CHEMISTRY THAT MATTERS™

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze process control performance to identify stability opportunities
• Monthly Routine Process control system m/c monitoring and healthiness audit (Hardware & software healthiness).
• Review system life cycle and recommend timely corrections to keep systems updated. Suggest & develop ideas related to modifications, improvement, enhancement, expansion Support in maintaining process control performance and recommend changes to existing control schemes if necessary
• Monitoring and study of plant control loops, alarm rationalization for optimization and improvement
• APC tuning remodeling for new grades and catalysts requirement, process changes
• Alarm management rationalization studies
• Report process control performance to plant owner
• Monthly unit performance report- Critical process monitoring and KPI monitoring for all related systems
• Identify APC opportunities and persuade the owner to go for them
• Benchmarking with other affiliates and outside affiliates
• Capture value from process unit operations by pushing them to operate closure to their constrains
• Continuous improvement in process variability to push controllers to limit
• Leading for process optimization
• Maintain stable operation by stabilizing the process control loops performance, in-house and by initiating projects With support of loop tuning software’s plan the tuning of control loops

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S Degree in Process/chemical Engineering / Electrical / Electronics / or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ experience

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Process Control knowledge
• Chemical plant process knowledge
• Basic knowledge of unit operations, maintenance practices, policies and procedures
• Familiarity with International standards, codes and regulations.
• Awareness of SABIC SHEMS.
• Computer literate and hands on experience in applicable software .
• Analytical & communication skills.

• Lead strategic System activities related to Advanced Process Control
• Assess Supervisory system performance related to Process area.
• Derive Life cycle management.
• Provide process & operational optimization support and expertise to Production department.
• Interact with external vendors, technology suppliers for system & application update.
• Provide necessary support to implement best practices for maximum utilization.