Process Optimization Solution Architect

Job Description

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

The Process Optimization Solution Architect is responsible for architecting process optimization business which includes APC, RTO, Process Simulation, etc, business solutions and support the implementation for those solution for the production of Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals and other domain and integration of 3rd party systems, custom development when required. The individual is also responsible for owning business outcomes and implementation strategy while supporting teams in YMA Digital Enterprise Solutions Business Unit team in developing a differentiation in a high-growth competitive environment in YMA region. Main focus area is KSA. In addition, the candidate might be asked to extend focused Business Development role in global as secondary task towards matrix portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Business Development

• Responsible for solutions development that help to resolve their process problems and grow their business leveraging technologies such as APC, RTO, Process Simulation, and AI/ML.
• Responsible for process optimization solution portfolio management.
• Responsible for providing expert knowledge and experience to estimate the technical effort required to develop complex solutions.

Technical Consultation by Early Engagement with Customers

• Responsible for the problem identification with customers.
• Responsible to design appropriate solutions based on the problem indentation.
• Responsible to define functional requirements through client interviews, documentation analysis and workflow process mapping.
• Responsible to convince customers with the proposed solutions through discussion, feasibility study, benefit estimation study, and PoC/PoV.
• Responsible to execute feasibility study, benefit estimation study, and PoC/PoV.
• Definition of measure success metrics of proposing solutions.
• Design of solution architectures and detailed design specifications.
• Development & evaluation of proposed activities.
• Leading the project delivery team in the PoC/PoV activities.
• Reporting & after discussion.
• Responsible to providing Sure Service support to clients under contract.

Sale & Promotion Activity Support

• Responsible for new customer approach with sales team based on market analysis & demand.
• Responsible for existing customers approach with sales team by consultative approach which includes reviewing & updating their current operation & solutions and initiating opportunity sales.
• Responsible to design sales promotion materials such as demonstration, presentation, success stories, etc.
• Responsible for Solutions demonstration & presentation.

Process Optimization COE Team Building & Management

• Responsible for overall day-to-day management of assigned workstream activities/deliverables related to applicable systems and technology applications and support overall activities.
• Responsible to ensure timing and quality of assigned deliverables completion to develop COE capability.
• Responsible to ensure best practice approaches and methods are being used as appropriate.
• Support for solutions training for Yokogawa salesperson / engineers by making training programs and delivery of the training program.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Eng./Comp Science or minimum 8 years industry experience in software development, engineering discipline and sales.
• Minimum 8 years experience designing or implementing process optimization solutions such as APC, RTO, automated decision-making system.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on Solution development.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the YMA region.
• Business trip to other area (global) will be expected.

Competencies

• Problem Finding & Solving
• Logical Thinking & Conceptual Thinking
• Strong leadership
• Good communication with team members, ability to energize.
• Facilitation & Coaching
• Making Technical materials (Presentation, Documentation)

Skills

• Expert knowledge & experience in Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals or specialized chemical industries.
• Expert knowledge & experience in related technology areas: Process Control, Advanced Process Control, Realtime Optimization, Process Simulation, Historian applications (OSI PI a plus), Visualization, Automated decision control, Scheduling etc.
• Knowledge & experience of software analysis, design, methodology, and architecture.
• Knowledge on Latests market trend.
• Knowledge on IIOT integration concepts.
• Knowledge & experience of Analytic Program Languages such as Matlab, Python is advantages.
• Knowledge & experience of AI for process control is advantages.
• Knowledge & experience of SiRi Assessment or similar certification is advantages.

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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Locations: Al-Khobar

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