Controls & Automation Engineer (Local Support – Qatar)
Role Overview: The selected candidate will undergo specialized training by the OEM, TRI-SEN, and will provide local technical support for high-integrity control systems installed at customer sites in Qatar.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform loop checking from field devices and I/O modules up to the HMI/operator interface.
- Perform loop checking from field instruments/terminals into the PLC environment.
- Verify communication and functionality with serial interfaces, hardware interfaces, OPC systems, and associated control logic.
- Carry out verification from the PLC towards the DCS through Modbus communication.
- Assist in commissioning, troubleshooting, testing, and validation of control systems.
- Support tuning and optimization of PID control loops, ranging from straightforward loops to more complex applications.
- Provide on-site support during shutdowns, start-ups, and emergency situations.
- Coordinate closely with the OEM engineering team and act as their local extension.
Main Control Platforms:
- Triconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
- Siemens PLC and HMI Systems.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Automation), or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial control and automation systems.
- Basic understanding of HMI development and PLC programming.
- Experience in loop checking, control logic troubleshooting, commissioning activities, and industrial communication systems.
- Hands-on experience with field-to-PLC signal verification and PLC-to-DCS integration using Modbus communication is preferred.
- Exposure to Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Power industries is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with PID tuning and industrial communication interfaces would be an advantage.
- Exposure to Triconex and Siemens systems is highly desirable; however, OEM-specific training will be provided.
- Strong analytical skills, willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in high-responsibility environments.