Simulator EngineerMethods & Training Division - Operations Support
Job Purpose
- * Maintain operator training simulators by addressing system issues, performing periodic system health checks, performing system backups, and updating simulator models as per plant management of change requirements.
- Design and implement new simulator troubleshooting training scenarios.
- Contribute extensively to Operator Training Simulator projects with a high degree of independence.
Key Job Accountabilities* Simulator Software Maintenance: Perform software maintenance of all simulator models through:
+ Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and fix simulator issues during simulator training.
+ System Health & Backups: Perform periodic system backups and hardware/software health checks.
+ Hardware & Software Support Coordination: Liaise with the Centre of Expertise and Maintenance Team to address hardware and software failures in simulator models.
+ Antivirus Management: Manage antivirus updates.
Minimum Person Specification Required:* Qualifications, Experience & Technical Expertise
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in chemical engineering, petrochemical engineering, or a related discipline.
+ The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in process modelling and Operator Training Simulator (OTS) environments within the oil & gas, LNG, refining, petrochemical, utilities, or related process industries. Hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation platforms such as Unisim Operation, Unisim Design, Dynsim, FSIM/SCP, and TRISIM is essential.
+ Candidates must possess a strong understanding of process simulation methodologies, including both steady-state and dynamic simulation, together with practical experience supporting, maintaining, and enhancing Operator Training Simulator systems. Exposure to process facilities covering gas processing, refining, offsites, and utilities is required.
+ A sound working knowledge of distributed control and safety systems is also expected, including platforms such as Foxboro, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, TRICONEX, and CCC Control Systems.
Preferred Candidate ProfilePreference will be given to candidates with proven experience supporting Operator Training Simulator (OTS) systems within LNG, gas processing, refining, petrochemical, or utility facilities. Candidates who have participated in simulator development projects, Management of Change (MOC) implementation, simulator validation activities, FAT/SAT testing, and simulator lifecycle management will be particularly well regarded.