Lead Process Control Engineer (Subject Matter Specialist)

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Process Control Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex process control and safety systems in large-scale industrial environments. This role requires deep expertise in advanced process control, functional safety, and system optimization, combined with strong leadership across engineering, operations, and EPC delivery phases. Key Responsibilities • Lead all process control engineering activities across project lifecycle (design, EPC, commissioning, and operations support) • Review and approve control system deliverables including logic diagrams, control narratives, and interfaces specifications • Ensure robust design, configuration, and integration of control systems, shutdown systems, alarms, and safeguarding functions • Validate process control calculations, cause-and-effect matrices, and functional safety compliance (SIL) • Drive optimization of control loops and overall process performance for efficiency, safety, and cost outcomes • Participate in safety studies and ensure closure of control and safety-related recommendations • Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across engineering, operations, and digital systems • Ensure compliance with relevant international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements Core Capabilities • Deep expertise in PID control, feedback control, and advanced control strategies • Strong knowledge of distributed control +systems (DCS), SCADA, and safety instrumented systems (SIS) • Advanced understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508 / 61511) and SIL assessments • Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize process control performance • Experience with process simulation and modeling tools (e.g., HYSYS, UniSim, MATLAB) • Strong engineering judgment across brownfield and live operating environments • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders Experience & Qualifications • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, or related discipline • Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in process control within complex industrial or energy environments • Demonstrated experience across detailed engineering (EPC phase), commissioning, and operations support • Track record of leading large-scale control system design and implementation • Experience in safety system design including safety instrumented functions (SIF) and SIL verification • Familiarity with international engineering standards and regulatory frameworks • Leadership & Personal Attributes • Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-stakes environments • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking • High resilience and ability to operate in complex, ambiguous environments • Continuous improvement mindset with strong safety culture orientation • Mobility • Willingness to support projects across different locations and phases as required