PLC / SCADA Engineer - Gas turbine industry
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About the Role
Earnest HR Consultancy seeks a PLC/SCADA Engineer for industrial automation projects in power generation, oil & gas, and utilities. The role involves designing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement PLC and SCADA automation systems
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or equivalent platforms
- Develop and configure SCADA/HMI applications using WinCC, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, iFIX, or similar platforms
- Perform system integration with field instruments, RTUs, VFDs, control panels, and communication networks
- Conduct FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and start up activities at the site
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues during project execution and operation
- Prepare technical documentation including control philosophy, I/O lists, functional design specifications, as built drawings, and operation manuals
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Provide technical support, training, and maintenance services to end users
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field
- 3–8 years of experience in PLC/SCADA engineering and industrial automation projects
- Strong experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Siemens WinCC, AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware InTouch, Ignition, or GE iFIX
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC, and TCP/IP
- Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and site support
- Familiarity with control panels, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial networking
- UAE/GCC project experience is preferred
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a skilled PLC / SCADA Engineer to design, develop, program, commission, and maintain industrial automation and control systems.
- The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning of industrial automation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement PLC and SCADA automation systems.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or equivalent platforms.
- Develop and configure SCADA/HMI applications using WinCC, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, iFIX, or similar platforms.
- Perform system integration with field instruments, RTUs, VFDs, control panels, and communication networks.
- Conduct FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and start up activities at the site.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues during project execution and operation.
- Prepare technical documentation including control philosophy, I/O lists, functional design specifications, as built drawings, and operation manuals.
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Provide technical support, training, and maintenance services to end users.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–8 years of experience in PLC/SCADA engineering and industrial automation projects.
- Strong experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with SCADA/HMI platforms such as Siemens WinCC, AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware InTouch, Ignition, or GE iFIX.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC, and TCP/IP.
- Experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and site support.
- Familiarity with control panels, instrumentation, VFDs, and industrial networking.
- UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Preferred Industry Experience
- Power Generation
- Gas Turbine Plants
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Oil & Gas
- Manufacturing & Process Industries
- Utilities & Infrastructure
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