Process Automation Specialist - ADNOC Group UAE

Process Automation Specialist - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking a Process Automation Specialist to support, analyze, and enhance automation systems across major facilities. The role involves system assessments, technical design input, documentation development, optimization support, and coordination of automation‑related projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Assess existing systems including telecommunications, telemetry, ICS, DCS, process control systems, real‑time plant information systems, and laboratory management systems for obsolescence, spare availability, vendor support, and integration readiness.
• Conduct performance audits and identify improvement opportunities that enhance reliability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support development and updating of technical specifications and conduct feasibility studies to evaluate financial and technical viability.
• Prepare system functional specifications, design documentation, as‑built records, user manuals, training materials, and other engineering documents.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors on system upgrades, modifications, and support requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise in optimization, alarm management, control loop performance monitoring, real‑time information systems, and higher‑level MES applications.
• Develop scopes of work and tender documents for automation projects, and participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and upgrade work to ensure timely completion in alignment with automation standards and project budgets.

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in automation systems design, installation, commissioning, operations, testing, and maintenance within oil and gas or large industrial settings.
• Strong working knowledge of ICS, DCS, process control, real‑time information systems, and laboratory information management systems.
• Understanding of optimization applications, alarm management, loop performance monitoring, and related engineering concepts.
• Skilled in developing technical documentation, specifications, and feasibility studies.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and system assessment capabilities.

• Process Automation Systems
• Control and Instrumentation Support
• Alarm Management and Optimization
• ICS and DCS Maintenance
• Real‑Time Plant Information Systems
• System Documentation and Specifications
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Automation Project Coordination

• Contribute to automation enhancements that improve reliability and efficiency across ADNOC's major operations.
• Opportunity to engage in challenging technical work involving advanced control and real‑time information systems.
• Strong career development within a stable, high‑technology environment.
• Collaborative engineering culture committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

ADNOC Group is a leading national energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across production, processing, and downstream activities. With a strong focus on digitalization, automation, and operational excellence, ADNOC offers rewarding career paths for engineering professionals contributing to the UAE's key industrial sectors.