Automation Technician

• Operate maintain and troubleshoot PLC SCADA and DCS systems supporting continuous process operations across the QAFCO ammonia and urea fertilizer plant
  
• Perform configuration programming and modification of PLC logic (Siemens S7 Allen Bradley or equivalent) and SCADA/HMI interfaces under approved Management of Change (MOC) procedures
  
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation control panels actuators solenoid valves and automation hardware; ensure minimal process disruption during interventions
  
• Support DCS (Honeywell Experion ABB 800xA or equivalent) maintenance activities including controller backups loop checks alarm rationalization and functional safety testing
  
• Participate in Safety Instrumented System (SIS) testing and proof tests for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) in compliance with IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 standards
  
• Coordinate with process electrical and instrumentation teams during plant shutdowns and turnarounds to execute automation scope loop testing and system recommissioning
  
• Maintain automation documentation including as-built drawings cause-and-effect diagrams loop folders and change records in compliance with QAFCO engineering and HSE standards
  

Requirements

• Diploma in Automation Instrumentation Electrical or related engineering discipline
  
• PLC/SCADA Certification (mandatory); certifications from Siemens Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) or equivalent OEM are highly valued
  
• 47 years of hands-on automation maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry; ammonia/urea or petrochemical plant experience is highly preferred
  
• Proven plant experience with DCS SIS/ESD systems SCADA/HMI configuration and PLC programming in a live process environment
  
• Familiarity with functional safety standards IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 and experience in SIL verification and proof testing of safety instrumented functions
  
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus Profibus HART Foundation Fieldbus and OPC; experience with network infrastructure in a plant automation environment
  
• Experience with SAP PM for work order management and maintaining automation maintenance records and equipment history
  
• Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred
  

Required Skills:

Valid Electrical License Certificate (issued by a recognized authority); QAFCO or QP vendor approval is an advantage 35 years of hands-on experience in electrical motor maintenance within the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry Proven plant experience including turnaround/shutdown maintenance working in hazardous classified areas and handling process-critical rotating equipment Working knowledge of VFDs MCC panels motor starters and basic understanding of SCADA/DCS systems Experience with SAP PM for maintenance planning and reporting Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred

Required Education:

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1