Instrument and Controls Engineer - Cybersecurity Coordination

About the Role

Air Products invites applications for the position of Instrument and Controls Engineer dedicated to cybersecurity coordination, supporting the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project (NGHP) in Saudi Arabia. This pivotal project involves the full scope of design, construction, and delivery of Process Controls and Automation Systems alongside digital IT infrastructure. The role is stationed in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following a rotation schedule of 8 weeks onsite followed by 2 weeks off.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a site cybersecurity task force member providing expert instrumentation and control insight for field verification against specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Act as a technical liaison among project teams, commissioning groups, client operations, and vendors ensuring smooth integration and execution.
• Support all phases from construction through handover, assuring adherence to cybersecurity and control system standards.
• Offer site engineering expertise across PAS, BPCS, vendor-supplied control packages, and sub-contractor coordination.
• Conduct field verification of cyber assets confirming compliance with project and regulatory requirements, including cybersecurity standards.
• Collaborate closely with PAS/BPCS vendor field engineers and subcontractors to plan and implement cybersecurity validations and closure of risk assessments.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations teams for cybersecurity field operations, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with FAT, SAT, loop checks, functional testing, and commissioning as directed.
• Review and validate vendor documentation and testing related to controls and cybersecurity compliance.
• Compile and finalize Proof of Compliance documentation ensuring accuracy, traceability, and timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, control systems, and network interfaces during commissioning and startup phases.
• Ensure timely cybersecurity control deployment without impacting critical site schedules.
• Champion adherence to safety, quality, and cybersecurity requirements across functional tasks.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience on industrial projects in instrumentation and control systems, specifically energy, chemicals, oil & gas, or industrial gases sectors.
• Practical experience with PAS, BPCS, PLCs, DCS, and vendor control systems installation and operation.
• Proven capability supporting site-based activities: construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover.
• Competent working within multicultural, site-centered project environments.
• Experience in ICS cybersecurity activities on capital projects is essential.
• Preference for relevant OT/ICS cybersecurity certifications such as ISA/IEC62443 or SANS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong communication skills covering verbal and written means across organizational levels.

About Air Products

Founded in 1940, Air Products stands as a global leader in industrial gases, fostering innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility. By harnessing diverse expertise and passion, Air Products pioneers solutions that contribute to a cleaner future worldwide.