ANALYZER ENGINEER R120

1 Classification: Internal Job Description 1. JOB SCOPE: Carry out engineering and modification for various process analyzer systems fire & gas systems portable analyzers and laboratory equipment with established schedules and procedures/instructions including engineering and modifications of transmitters switches flow meters test equipment or any other jobs associated with analyzer & fire and gas systems as directed by the analyzer specialist 2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: SUPERVISION OF SUBORDINATES: Organize and supervise the engineering activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work of analyzers fire & gas are within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy. Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development. BUDGETS AND PLANS: Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon. Ensure effective execution of modifications activities of the assigned unit in line with the engineering plans and approved budgets in accord with defined HSE and quality standards. Identify material/equipment required for any analyzer and fire & gas systems and management activities according to maintenance schedule work requisitions or notifications in urgent and emergency situations at all QAPCO locations and coordinate with all stakeholders for the timely availability of all requirements. ANALYZER & FIRE & GAS ENGINEERING EXPERTISE: Provide analyzer and fire & gas support and enhancement services for the approved project portfolio and act as technical expert for all matters related to analyzer and fire & gas POSITION TITLE: ANALYZER ENGINEER 2 Classification: Internal obsolescence across QAPCO. Ensure timely provision of efficient and reliable services to support successful project execution Contribute to the preparation of the project approval file along with cost estimation and technical study report for analyzer fire & gas. Manage the preparation of feasibility and conceptual studies detailed designs related to analyzer and fire & gas and provide expert technical advice and direction during the design work ensuring that all necessary data information and design office support is provided. Provide initial review and approval of all completed designs and study reports prior to release to senior management inclusive of cost estimates and scopes of work. Liaise with other engineering or other divisional staff to answer queries provide additional and/or back-up support as required. Manage the evaluation of requests for all QAPCO facilities modification/enhancement involving analyzer and fire & gas related problems and provide appropriate solutions and/or acceptance or rejection of proposed changes. Manage in-house analyzer and fire & gas team in the preparation of necessary system designs analysis project specifications data sheets/material requisitions and ensure correctness completeness and compliance with industry and company standards and specifications. Where consultants are used for conceptual design ensure correctness completeness quality adherence to industry and company standards and timely completion of the work. Provide initial validation and approval for all related analyzer and fire & gas technical documents and manage the fiscal aspects of the assigned portfolio of engineering contracts. Monitoring of Process Analyzer Performance data and assess analyzer performance by applying statistical tools. Evaluation of SCS Performance & Modification of Sample conditioning systems according to process changes. Participate in Commissioning Troubleshooting of Process Gas Chromatographs and Continuous Gas analyzers (CGA). Installation Commissioning Troubleshooting of process Gas Liquid and CEMS analyzers & Gas Detectors (Flammable & Toxic). 3 Classification: Internal Conduct Factory Acceptance test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of Analyzers and fire & gas systems. GUIDANCE AND REVIEW OF ANALYZER AND FIRE & GAS OPERATIONS: Provide analyzer and fire & gas systems support provide fire and gas system support technical expert for all matters related to same across QAPCO’s operations. Ensure timely provision of efficient and reliable services to support smooth and safe operations. Together with the Automation principal Engineer provide advice and assistance to Head of Engineering in determining strategic decisions with regards to analyzer and fire & gas systems and identify opportunities and requirements for improvements/changes/upgrades to the related systems. Prepare and manage life cycle management plan for analyzer and fire & gas systems to ensure that all such systems are maintainable for sustained and optimized plant operation. Ensure regular KPI monitoring and benchmarking of QAPCO’s analyzer and fire & gas systems/ equipment and performance for automation. Monitor the quality and performance of analyzer and fire & gas systems against agreed KPls and ensure continuous improvement of services. Liaise with various vendors to obtain suggestions/advise on plant improvements and system performance related to analyzer and fire & gas. Participate in investigative studies aimed at improving current systems or solving related problems. This includes but is not limited to leading the analysis of users' requirements evaluating current systems and proposing or implementing systems modifications/new designs to enhance functionality or meet new requirements. Review modifications upgrades enhancement and any other recommendations proposed for improving performance and availability of systems and present them to the Operations department. Evaluate the updated technology in the industry for equipment efficient maintenance practices and related challenges with proven and cost-effective equipment and methods. Prepare feasibility studies for new installations replacement of existing analyzer and fire & gas equipment including technical evaluation specifications and materials for 4 Classification: Internal modifications together with process diagrams and cost estimates; prepare for follow up reports and evaluation on the modifications completed. Lead and manage the work of assigned analyzer and fire & gas supervisors onsite ensuring safe efficient economic execution of maintenance activities for optimizing maintenance resources and cost and propose outsourcing of jobs to contractors were deemed necessary in line with QAPCO requirements and resource optimization initiatives. PROJECT EXECUTION AND MANAGEMENT: Determine overall project engineering resourcing identify risks and prepare contingency plans for portfolio of instrument & control engineering projects to ensure that the goals are achievable within required schedules and budgets. Lead the conducting of costing of materials equipment or labor to determine project feasibility. Participate in the selection of vendors and ensure effective coordination with vendors for all aspects of project design to achieve successful completion of projects as per defined quality standards and guidelines. Manage to collect validate and analyze information on engineering progress against plan to highlight key variances requiring cross-functional resolution and to maintain senior management confidence in project management and delivery. Manage the analyzer and fire & gas within engineering team and contractors’ resources for successful implementation of the improvement projects from instrument & Control engineering aspects to achieve all contractual milestones aligned with quality measures as per overall baseline schedules and within allocated budget. Lead the analyzer fire &gas projects from the execution aspects during planned/unplanned turnarounds monitor cost quality and schedule to ensure successful achievement of project objectives. Guide and oversee the management of all assigned engineering projects through effective communication and liaison with all departments of QAPCO government bodies and external contractors. Coach the analyzer fire & gas teams on best practice application of project execution processes and ensure contractors adhere to defined QAPCO quality and HSE standards and project guidelines. 5 Classification: Internal CONTRACTOR SELECTION & MANAGEMENT: Develop RFPs and RFQs relevant to analyzer fire and gas engineering operations and participate in short listing contractors consultants etc. while monitoring all contractual activities related to the department to ensure cost effective and quality services are obtained for QAPCO from all contracts. Lead/prepare tender documents for all analyzer and fire & gas engineering requirements within the engineering services department and participate in the technical evaluations/verifications of contractors/suppliers during the tendering process to facilitate effective selection of contractors/consultants to suit project requirements. Recommend scope of work and specific conditions as necessary for all related initiatives ensuring that those specific materials meet the required specifications and standards and are within authorized budget limits. Ensure effective coordination and monitoring of contractor staff endorse design work carried out by contractors and thereby facilitate timely completion of tasks as per required Quality/HSE standards. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems processes and practices considering ‘global best practices” improvement of business processes value engineering cost reduction and productivity improvement. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: Monitor the effective administration of SAP processes within the assigned section (analyzer and fire & gas) and adherence to SAP guidelines in all related aspects of annual and monthly planning scheduling master data management to ensure system/data integrity in line with defined QAPCO standards. NETWORKING: Represent QAPCO externally with customers and stakeholders in all technical meetings to handle any escalated technical matters related to analyzer fire & gas. POLICIES SYSTEMS PROCESSES & PROCEDURES: 6 Classification: Internal Provide inputs and implement departmental policies systems and procedure across the plant so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements fulfilled while delivering a quality cost-effective service. Supervise and co-ordinate according to relevant procedures activities during any emergency situations which may arise to facilitate optimum protection of QAPCO resources in line with defined HSE policies and procedures. 4. HEALTH SAFETY SECURITY ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY: Ensure compliance to all relevant quality health safety and environmental management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity to guarantee employee safety compliance delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude. Collaborate with HSE and Quality on related issues such as process safety maintaining and updating system documentation and continuous improvement systems etc. to achieve and exceed target standards. 5. REPORTS: Supervise and provide inputs in the preparation of timely and accurate departmental statements and reports to business coordination unit to meet QAPCO’s and department requirements policies and standards. Lead and guide the recording and reporting of work completion job status and other required data to Management and Operations to facilitate strategic decision making. 6. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: Internal: Engineering section to discuss critical engineering design issues. Procurement department to ensure continuation of material supplies. Department management and staff to discuss critical analyzer and fire & gas issues. Logistics and warehouse for material inspection storing and reservations External: Contractors. 7 Classification: Internal Government/statutory organizations. Vendors. Service providers. Consultants. Customer representatives 6. CONTEXT WORK ENVIRONMENT & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY: Analyzer and fire & gas Engineer shall be responsible to manage the project portfolio for all analyzer and fire & gas l engineering initiatives within all QAPCO projects guided by the Automation principal engineer and shall work according to established company policies and procedures industry norms and best practices using own initiative in a variety of ways in line with the in-depth technical expertise to answer technical queries/resolve problems within the defined policies and procedures. Works independently most of the time and/or as part of an integrated project investigation and review and/or audit team. Work is subject to review and managerial directions however as a technical authority of the defined area of expertise the technical advice would be binding by all levels in most cases. The jobholder exercises financial authority as per the level established by QAPCO management. 7. QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Instrument Engineering. Minimum Experience: 7 years of experience in a similar environment with design/engineering project management and contract management of analyzer and fire & gas system with at least 5 years of growing team management responsibilities within the petrochemical industry. Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical): In-depth Knowledge of analyzer and fire & gas systems and automation engineering. 8 Classification: Internal Good knowledge about the following analyzers brands (Emerson Ametek ABB Siemens servomex applied analytics HACH ..etc) Good knowledge about analyzer fire & gas international standards such as NFPA & ISA. Project & risk management. Mentoring coaching and people management skills. Knowledge of the operations in petrochemical plants and of QAPCO operations and products. Knowledge of CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System good knowledge of SAP Template desirable) computer literate working on offices applications Knowledge of tenders and contracts management. Strong negotiation skills. Strong performance management skills. Health safety and security management skills. Strong planning organizing and integration skills. High level of integrity. Meticulous attention to detail. Conceptual and analytical skills. Strong time management skills. Decision making and problem-solving skills. Inventory management skills. Strong interpersonal relationship building negotiations verbal and written communication skills. Strong technical leadership skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; willing to delegate.