Senior Specialist, Plant Engineering WAS II

Senior Specialist – Plant Engineering

Reporting to

TCI 

Department

Budget/Size

Job Family

Sub Family

Regular

Role Profile Number

1. 1. Engineering Technical Support
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3. Analyze equipment performance and operational data to propose technical improvements.
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5. Support day-to-day plant issues by conducting troubleshooting and providing long-term engineering solutions.
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7. Review and approve engineering calculations, data sheets, and MOCs (Management of Change).

1. 2. Asset Reliability & Maintenance Optimization
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3. Lead or participate in reliability studies including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), FMEA, and RCM.
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5. Collaborate with reliability and maintenance teams to optimize PM and PdM strategies.
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7. Propose upgrades or replacement of equipment based on lifecycle cost analysis.

1. 3. Project and Modification Support
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3. Provide technical input on brownfield and improvement projects.
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5. Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with plant needs, design codes, and regulatory standards.
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7. Support the preparation of scopes of work and technical evaluations for engineering packages.
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1. 4. Turnaround and Shutdown Engineering
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3. Prepare detailed equipment scopes for shutdowns and turnarounds.
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5. Work with inspection and maintenance teams during execution for technical decision-making and quality control.
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1. 5. Compliance, Safety, and Risk Management
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3. Ensure all engineering activities adhere to EHSS requirements and international standards (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.).
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5. Review PSM-critical elements and ensure compliance with risk management practices.
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7. Participate in HAZOPs, HAZIDs, SIL assessments, and PSSR processes.
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6. Documentation and Continuous Improvement

Maintain engineering records, redline drawings, and plant modification history.

Contribute to lessons learned databases and continuous improvement initiatives.

Train and mentor junior engineers and support development programs.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Experience: Minimum of 10–15 years in a plant or technical engineering role in process industries (phosphate/fertilizer, oil & gas, petrochemical preferred)

Certifications: API/ASME knowledge preferred; SAP or CMMS experience is an advantage

Minimum Experience:

Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:

Number and impact of technical recommendations implemented

Equipment reliability improvement metrics (e.g., MTBF, failure rate reduction)

Compliance with engineering standards and audit requirements

On-time delivery of engineering support for TARs and projects

Contribution to cost-saving or energy efficiency initiatives

Skills:

Strong knowledge of process plant systems and rotating/static equipment

Skilled in using engineering tools and software (SAP, AutoCAD, CMMS, RCA tools)

Solid understanding of safety, reliability, and asset integrity principles

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Leadership in cross-functional environments

Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus