Simulator Engineer

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1266523
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 24, 2025

Job Purpose

  • Maintain Operator Training Simulators by addressing system issues, performing periodic system health checks, system backups, and updating simulator models as per plant management of changes.
  • Design and implement new simulator troubleshooting training scenarios.
  • Contribute extensively to Operator Training Simulator projects with a high degree of independence.

Key Job Accountabilities

  • Perform software maintenance of all simulator models:
    • Troubleshoot and fix simulator issues during training.
    • Perform periodic system backups and hardware/software health checks.
    • Liaise with technical teams to address hardware/software failures.
    • Manage antivirus updates.
  • Design and implement new simulator troubleshooting training scenarios in coordination with operations and instructors.
  • Manage implementation of changes in training simulator models.
  • Contribute to new Operator Training Simulator projects:
    • Perform preliminary analysis and design.
    • Assist in developing and reviewing Statements of Work (SOW) for new simulator models.
    • Address vendors’ technical clarifications during bidding.
    • Define technical requirements during project kick-off.
    • Review and approve simulator deliverables during acceptance tests (Model Validation, Factory Acceptance, Site Acceptance).
  • Liaise with technical teams to manage simulator spares and hardware/software obsolescence.
  • Develop a broad understanding of key techniques and applications across all installed training simulators.
  • Provide simulation technical information and expertise to other disciplines as required.

Qualifications

  • Formal Engineering Degree, preferably in Chemical, Petrochemical, or equivalent field.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Hands-on experience in process simulation software (steady-state and dynamic).
  • Knowledge of control systems such as Foxboro, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, TRICONEX, and CCC.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in process modeling and Operator Training Simulators using tools like Unisim Operation, Unisim Design, Dynsim, FSIM/SCP, and TRISIM.
  • Experience with processes such as gas processing, refinery, offsite, and utilities.

Technical and Business Skills

  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to interact tactfully with a multicultural audience.
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken) with strong presentation skills.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).

Behavioral Competencies

  • SHE Understanding, Ethics and Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Initiative, Teamwork, Communication, Innovation, Problem Solving, Job Knowledge.

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