Automation Engineer M​/F

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Job Title: AUTOMATION ENGINEER M/F

Contract type: Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours: Full time

About SPIE Global Services Energy. As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

17/02/2026

• Carry out routine, corrective, and shutdown maintenance tasks in various Automation systems.
• Carry out Automation Project Engineering and commissioning activities in Automation Systems.
• Ensure that QAFCO’s Safety and Automation Systems (SAS) are maintained efficiently and economically, improving safety, quality, quantity, and environmental aspects of production.
• Ensure all activities comply with QAFCO’s Management Systems and align with QAFCO’s Strategy.
• Initiate and obtain approval for work permits to facilitate execution of assigned tasks in compliance with QAFCO safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox meetings to discuss scheduled work activities and ensure correct tools and safety equipment are available prior to commencement.
• Carry out day‑to‑day routine and non‑routine maintenance jobs in the Automation systems installed in QAFCO.
• Ensure work is completed on time, meeting QAFCO quality standards.
• Carry out ICT computer maintenance including Antivirus and Microsoft Security Patch update, operating system configurations, basic troubleshooting of hardware/software issues.
• Ensure Automation assets comply with the QAFCO cyber security requirements.
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning activities of ICT projects / upgrades.
• Maintain good housekeeping to secure workplace cleanliness.
• Comply with QAFCO Life Saving Rules as per “PSa‑001 Life Saving Rule” Document.
• Participate in the call duty to provide maintenance support outside working hours.
• Support the team to achieve the section/department KPIs.
• Comply with all relevant procedures of QAFCO Integrated Management System comprising of Occupational Health and Safety, Quality, Environment, Responsible Care, IFA Product Stewardship & energy Management System.

• Maintenance of Distributed Control System, Safety Instrumented System, Compressor control system.
• Maintain the Automation Systems to ensure the highest uptime and MTBF.
• Establish and implement various maintenance schedules for the automation systems as recommended by OEM.
• Supervise the work of staff for conformity, good engineering practices, international standards, functional safety, and Cyber Security compliance.

• Execute and support various Automation Projects, prepare cost proposals and coordinate engineering tasks, planning, procurement, manpower hiring, erection & commissioning.
• Work closely with all stakeholders and vendor representatives, conduct necessary project meetings and acceptance tests.
• Follow company procedures for change management.

Bachelor’s Engineering degree in Instrumentation / Electronics discipline (12+4 years). Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in Industrial Control Systems in Petrochemical or Fertilizer industries. Hands‑on Maintenance and Troubleshooting experience of industrial automation system such as DCS/ESD Control systems, Turbo Machinery Control and Protection Systems, Cyber Security guidelines and networking etc.

You are fluent in English with both written and verbal communication. You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

We offer long‑term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation.

Fit to work

English (C-Professional working proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities.