Process Control System Specialist | Saudi Arabia - L3
Job Title: Process Control System Specialist
Department: Process Control System (PCS) Section
Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Job Location: Saudi Arabia
Interview Location: Singapore (Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend the interview in Singapore for a face-to-face interview.)
The Process Control System Specialist is responsible for advanced technical support, optimization, and reliability of process control and automation systems. The role focuses on improving plant performance through control system analysis, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and implementation of advanced control strategies.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert support for process control systems including DCS, PLC, and SCADA.
Monitor and optimize automation and control system performance to improve plant efficiency and reliability.
Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for control system failures.
Support implementation of advanced process control (APC) strategies and automation improvements.
Participate in control system upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance system reliability and plant performance.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical teams when required.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering / Control Systems Engineering / Electronics Engineering or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Process Control Systems, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery industry.
Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems
Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) and automation technologies
Experience in control system troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvement
Familiarity with international instrumentation and control engineering standards
Process automation and control systems
Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Control system optimization
Engineering problem solving
Cross-functional collaboration
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering or related field
- 10-12 years of experience in Process Control Systems
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Refinery industry
- Strong experience with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems
- Knowledge and experience with Advanced Process Control (APC) and automation technologies
- Experience in control system troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvement
- Familiarity with international instrumentation and control engineering standards
- Ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams and provide technical mentorship
What We Do
Hudson Information Technology and Manpower Services, part of The Hudson Group, is a global workforce solutions and software services partner founded in 2019. The company combines HudsonIT Consultancy Ltd, which provides enterprise software and technology consulting, with Hudson Manpower Inc, which specializes in comprehensive technical recruitment across various sectors, including Oil & Gas, IT, and Hospitality.
