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EPMS Engineer at Air Products and Chemicals in Duba, Saudi Arabia
Job Description
EPMS Engineer
Location: Duba, Saudi Arabia
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Job Title: EPMS Engineer
Job Purpose
The EPMS Engineer is responsible for driving the resolution and closeout of all outstanding EPMS-related technical, functional, integration, testing, and commissioning issues. The role involves coordinating with engineering contractors, vendors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure the EPMS is fully functional, compliant with project requirements, and ready for final handover.
Key Responsibilities
Issue Management and Closeout
Review, prioritize, and manage all EPMS punch list items and outstanding actions.
Maintain a comprehensive EPMS issue tracker with owners, target dates, and status updates.
Investigate technical issues, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.
Verify that all identified issues are resolved and formally closed.
Technical Support
Provide technical expertise on EPMS architecture, hardware, software, networking, and system integration.
Review configuration settings, alarms, events, reports, dashboards, and monitoring functions.
Support troubleshooting of communication issues between EPMS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, protection relays, meters, and other integrated systems.
Validate system performance against project specifications and operational requirements.
Testing and Verification
Develop and execute test procedures for issue verification and closeout.
Witness and document retesting activities following corrective actions.
Ensure all functional, integration, and reliability tests are successfully completed.
Support SAT, commissioning, and performance testing activities.
Vendor and Contractor Coordination
Interface with EPMS suppliers, system integrators, OEMs, and EPC contractors.
Monitor vendor action items and ensure timely resolution of defects.
Review and approve technical submissions, software revisions, and configuration changes.
Facilitate technical meetings to drive issue resolution.
Documentation and Handover
Ensure all as-built documentation is complete and accurate.
Review operating procedures, maintenance manuals, and user guides.
Verify closure of all comments from FAT, SAT, commissioning, and operational readiness reviews.
Support final handover to operations and maintenance teams.
Reporting
Provide regular status reports on outstanding issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
Highlight critical path items affecting project completion.
Escalate unresolved technical issues to project management when required.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
5–10+ years of experience in electrical power systems, SCADA, EMS, or EPMS projects.
Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting electrical monitoring and control systems.
Proven track record in managing punch lists and closeout activities during project execution.
Technical Skills
Knowledge of power system monitoring, protection, and control systems.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3, OPC, and Ethernet networks.
Experience with electrical substations, switchgear, protection relays, energy meters, and power management systems.
Understanding of FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover processes.
Ability to analyze system logs, alarms, events, and performance data.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.