Lead OTS Engineer

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purpose

• Work closely with Advanced Solutions Department Manager for the implementation of OTS Engineering& digital transformation Solutions.
• Model building, tuning and integration of the models for OTS projects, meeting project requirements and quality assurance of the simulators being delivered.
• Manage, coordinate and control the manpower and OTS project work activities.
  
  

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Responsible for the engineering activities of Operator Training System (OTS) to provide value-added engineering solutions
• Carry out OTS project implementations starting from Control Definition, Functional Design Specifications, Detailed Engineering, Modeling of OTS system, MAT, Site Integration, and SAT,
• Multiple project co-ordination and provision of technical and managerial support for the successful completion of large OTS projects for various process units & facilities as well as the ability to lead a team of OTS together with support OTS engineers.
• Ensure successful completion of design; achieve desired quality to meet all design review and internal audit requirements for successful implementation of OTS Project.
• Manage project schedules to meet delivery timelines Delivery of model sections for integration.
• Working to specification for model areas.
• Identify technical issues and obtain clarification.
• Participate in OTS & DT project validation and witness testing across UAE regions.
• Report to Department Manager-Advanced Solutions Centre Department Head.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Master’s degree is preferable.
• At least 12 years' experience in OTS solutions implementations or direct operating company experience; with minimum 8 years of Hands-on experience for commissioning OTS solutions in Refining, Petrochemical and Polymer process units
• Additional work experience in similar technologies such as APC, planning and scheduling and refinery analytics is preferable.
• Moderate Travel across the Middle East region is required based on site implementation.
  
  

Required Competencies / Skills

• Proven ability to deliver a compelling value-based message to the Customer’s Management in OTS application domain.
• Exposure to different Simulation Software used such as Shadow plant, HYSYS, Dynamism, Aspen plus, Pro II.
• Good understanding of process plant operation and maintenance.
• Proven track record of field experience and technical skills
• Have the spirit to work with others, and building team works.
• System Design Engineering analysis and techniques, Preparation of Project documentation, Report progress to Department Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Experience in modeling and implementing high fidelity training simulator in industrial process units (oil & gas, petrochemical, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in various control systems and applications such as DCS, ESD, APC, OMS, etc. will be advantageous
• Understand the principles of projects risk management on OTS solution.
  
  

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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