Automation Engineer
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About the Role
The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems, requiring expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA, and strong problem-solving skills.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain industrial automation and control systems
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems
- Support commissioning, startup, and testing of control systems and field instruments
- Monitor and optimize process control performance to improve operational efficiency
- Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and control system issues
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, backups, and system configurations
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety requirements
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and project teams during plant modifications and upgrades
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Process Industries
- Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication networks
- Familiarity with field instrumentation, process control, and safety systems (ESD/SIS)
- Experience in system commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
Full Job Posting
Position Overview
- We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of automation and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain industrial automation and control systems.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
- Support commissioning, startup, and testing of control systems and field instruments.
- Monitor and optimize process control performance to improve operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, and control system issues.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, backups, and system configurations.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and project teams during plant modifications and upgrades.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Process Industries.
- Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication networks.
- Familiarity with field instrumentation, process control, and safety systems (ESD/SIS).
- Experience in system commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
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