We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong Manager – Process Control Systems to lead the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all process control systems across oil & gas facilities. The role involves overseeing DCS, PLC, SCADA, and other automation platforms, ensuring they are optimized for safety, reliability, and performance. This position requires both strategic leadership and hands-on technical expertise to support ongoing operations and capital projects.
Lead and manage the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of process control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA) across all production units.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to align control system strategies with overall plant and business objectives.
Oversee system performance, troubleshooting, updates, backups, and cybersecurity practices.
Implement and manage process control improvements including APC (Advanced Process Control), alarm rationalization, and real-time optimization.
Support capital projects by defining control system requirements, participating in system architecture design, and leading integration efforts.
Ensure all control systems comply with applicable safety standards (IEC 61511), cybersecurity protocols (ISA/IEC 62443), and industry best practices.
Supervise and mentor a team of control systems engineers, automation specialists, and technicians.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements for control system hardware and software.
Prepare technical reports, reliability reviews, budget forecasts, and maintenance plans for control assets.
Drive continuous improvement, digitalization initiatives, and lifecycle modernization of legacy systems.
Distributed Control System (DCS) Operations & Configuration
PLC & SCADA System Management
Process Optimization & Advanced Control Implementation
Functional Safety & SIL Compliance
Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
Control System Lifecycle Management
Technical Team Leadership & Development
System Integration for Projects & Turnarounds
Alarm Management & Control Logic Enhancement
OT/IT Convergence and Digital Transformation
Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical, or Automation Engineering
12+ years of experience in control systems engineering, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
Expertise in DCS/PLC platforms such as Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens, Yokogawa, or ABB
Strong understanding of functional safety, control logic, and industrial networking
Familiarity with HAZOP, SIL, and safety lifecycle documentation and tools
Industrial cybersecurity knowledge and experience (ISA/IEC 62443) preferred
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills