Automation and Control Engineer

The Automation and Control Engineer is responsible for the design development implementation testing and maintenance of automation and control systems across engineering and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on ensuring the safe reliable and efficient operation of PLC SCADA DCS instrumentation and associated control systems. The engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams clients contractors and vendors to deliver control solutions in accordance with project requirements applicable standards and safety regulations.

• Design develop configure and implement automation and control systems including PLC SCADA DCS HMI and associated instrumentation.
• Prepare and review control system architecture functional design specifications control philosophies cause-and-effect matrices and I/O lists.
• Develop and review PLC/DCS logic control sequences interlocks alarms and HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Review engineering drawings including P&IDs control schematics wiring diagrams loop diagrams and instrumentation layouts.
• Support the selection and specification of control system hardware instrumentation communication networks and automation equipment.
• Perform technical reviews of vendor and contractor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) commissioning and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot automation instrumentation communication and control system issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support system upgrades modifications optimization and lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Ensure integration between automation systems and other electrical mechanical instrumentation and communication systems.
• Coordinate with process electrical mechanical instrumentation IT/OT and project engineering teams.
• Assist in developing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for automation and control equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health safety quality cybersecurity and engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation configuration records test reports and as-built drawings.
• Provide technical support during installation testing commissioning handover and operational phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability operational efficiency availability and automation performance.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Instrumentation & Control Engineering Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in automation instrumentation or control system engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC SCADA DCS HMI and industrial control systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks such as Modbus Profibus/Profinet Ethernet/IP OPC or similar technologies.
• Good understanding of instrumentation sensors actuators control valves drives and field devices.
• Experience in preparing or reviewing control philosophies I/O schedules logic diagrams cause-and-effect matrices and system architecture.
• Familiarity with FAT SAT system integration troubleshooting testing and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of industrial automation safety and OT/control system cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs electrical drawings control schematics and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Experience in infrastructure rail utilities water energy oil & gas manufacturing or industrial projects would be advantageous.

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This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters familycare personal health fitness and nutrition.

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