Job Description

Requisition Number 42796BR

and Qualifications

COMPANY PROFILE Air Products Qudra is a regional development and investment joint venture (JV) between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest. Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing, engineering, building, owning and operating many of the world's largest industrial gas projects. Vision Invest is a leading development and investment Holding Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio of investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure, Logistics and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.

POSITION SUMMARY Purpose The I&C Engineer will work closely with the site Maintenance team, Operations, Technical Management and responsible for coordinating, organizing, and executing Instrumentation & Controls activities for preventative and corrective maintenance, with the aim of reducing maintenance related costs while improving plant reliability and availability, in line with business needs for facilities which range across multiple technologies such as Air Separation (ASU), Steam Methane reformer (HYCO), CO2 capture and Utilities, along with ancillary equipment to support the facility. The role supports the O&M team in providing similar services to our joint venture partners, sale of equipment and new customers as required for APQ Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

NATURE & SCOPE The I&C Engineer, reporting to the Lead Controls Engineer / Engineering Supervisor is responsible for providing day-to-day support, maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Instrument & Controls systems in the facility as well as executing preventative and corrective maintenance activities for all site low voltage Instrument & Controls equipment as cascaded by Maintenance Management and Engineering. The position will work closely with internal and external resources and ensure the scope of work is executed in a safely and reliably. The facilities range across multiple technologies such as Air Separation (ASU), Hydrogen and CO2 production (HYCO) and H2 Mobility. As a member of the O&M team, the I&C Engineer will interact routinely with plant operations, maintenance, and Instruments Technicians to execute troubleshooting support, instructions, and technical guidance related to the site's Instrumentation & Controls systems. The position emphasizes teamwork, communications, organization, change management, work process optimization, planning, leadership, and hands-on technical skills with comprehensive knowledge across disciplines.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Safety Maintain a safe work environment. Demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent all injuries. Insure proper documentation is maintained for safety related activities. Technical Provide technical solution, lead execution plan of SAP PM activities for all aspects of plants Instrumentations, Analysers, Gas Chromatography, and process controls systems including DCS, local PLC's, and related control loops. Interface with Process Engineering to: Identify gaps & scope of improvements in operating and control strategies to achieve productivity targets. Develop tracking programs and metrics for plant optimization and efficiency, and controller on-stream. Monitor the targets against expected performance. Areas of emphasis include manufacturing cost reduction, waste handling and reduction, raw materials, utilities consumption/cost/supply, production process reliability and capacity expansions. Interface with the Advanced Controls to define appropriate DCS interface requirements, and jointly design, implement and test those interfaces. Ensure availability & record of most updated detailed engineering specifications (including sizing calculations) for the procurement of Instrument & Controls systems components and equipment (control valves, flow meters, inline devices, transmitters, analyzer, etc.). Lead and provide technical support services in the new installation, existing plant modifications, on-going operations, and continuous improvement and maintenance activities for the facilities in the Region. Insure the activities related meet legal requirements and comply with Air Products Qudra safety and technical standards. Provide technical support and safety leadership for MOC's, OPHR's, and other safety related initiatives in order to drive process safety compliance. Consult Air Products Qudra process safety personnel as required for additional technical support.Operations Insure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the Air Products Qudra Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position provides technical support for executing, organizing, and auditing the safety systems, to build the Air Products Qudra safety culture into the organization. Provide instrument and controls engineering support to operations in order to effectively operate the ASU, HYCO, CO2 and H2 mobility facilities in region to meet the customer's satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements. Ensure Air Products Qudra standards, best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met. Provide technical support, working with the commissioning team, assisting in the commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities. Participate in the training of the Operations team up to plant commissioning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Engineering graduate with >10 years of related process automation experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant maintenance / inspection / engineering. Troubleshooting's & Maintenance level knowledge of Siemens PCS7 Distributed Control system (DCS), specifications, and configuration, with additional emphasis on programming proficiency with Siemens PCS7, Step7, WinCC. Additional experience with other controls platforms a plus. Knowledge & understanding with the principles of: Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF), Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). Knowledge of industry codes and standards applicable to Oil and Gas and Refining Industries (API, ISA, NEC / IEC, NFPA, ASME, etc.) and preferably also Saudi Aramco standards and working practices. Experience and knowledge in the technology, design, and operation of Air Separation, HYCO, Gasification & Helium process systems preferred. Able to communicate between management, operations, maintenance, customers. Proficiency in English speaking and writing, Arabic language skills is a plus. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills combined with good communications skills (written and verbal) in English a must. Formal training and experience with six sigma processes and continuous improvement tools a plus.

Employment Status Full Time

Organization Air Products and Chemicals Inc.

Business Sector / Division MEIET Operations