Auto Electrician – IoT Engineer

Zohorecruit; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates seeks an Auto Electrician – IoT Engineer to lead automation, telemetry, and monitoring across dewatering and pumping operations. You will supervise system design, procurement, installation, and ongoing management of the Fuel Monitoring & Management System.

Responsibilities include deploying remote telemetry, developing automated reports, and training teams while prioritising safety and cost reduction. Fluent English and site readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical/Geology Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, controls, telemetry, IoT, or monitoring equipment.
• Practical experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, sensors, and automated control systems.
• Strong technical and problem solving abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to work on project sites and field locations.
• Ability to work in a multinational, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and monitor fuel monitoring hardware and systems across company sites.
• Manage the Fuel Monitoring & Management System from design through ongoing operation.
• Prepare monthly diesel consumption reports for each site with targets and rates.
• Verify supplier invoices and fuel deliveries against sensor data and dip checks.
• Identify, investigate, and report discrepancies in fuel consumption/deliveries.
• Research, evaluate, procure, install, and commission telemetry systems across sites.
• Develop remote monitoring solutions for deepwell pumps (ON/OFF, current, overload, phase fail).
• Monitor water levels, discharge flow, and pipeline pressure remotely.
• Ensure reliable data collection and system performance across all sites.
• Manage centralized monitoring platform and configure SMS alerts.
• Develop automated monthly reports for management and clients.
• Support transition to remotely monitored sites with reduced staff.
• Train teams on automation, IoT, telemetry, and monitoring systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage projects from planning through installation and commissioning.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to technical requirements.
• HSE: maintain safety culture across sites.

Skills

Automation experience

Telemetry systems

IoT engineering

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Electrical,Mechanical,Civil,Geotechnical/Geology Eng.

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/24/2026

We are seeking an Auto Electrician – IoT Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and supervision of automation, telemetry, IoT, and monitoring systems across dewatering, diesel fuel, and pumping operations.

The role will be responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing site running costs, and developing automated monitoring solutions. A key responsibility will be managing the Fuel Monitoring & Management System end-to-end, covering system design, procurement, installation, monitoring, reporting, and ongoing management.

Key Responsibilities

Fuel Monitoring & Management

• Install, commission, maintain, and monitor fuel monitoring hardware and systems across company sites.
  
• Manage the Fuel Monitoring & Management System from design through ongoing operation.
  
• Prepare monthly diesel consumption reports for each site, comparing actual consumption against targets and charged rates.
  
• Verify supplier invoices and fuel deliveries against sensor data, flow meters, and physical dip checks.
  
• Identify, investigate, and report discrepancies in fuel consumption or deliveries.
  

Remote Telemetry & Monitoring

• Research, evaluate, procure, install, and commission telemetry systems across multiple sites.
  
• Develop remote monitoring solutions for deepwell pumps, including:
  • Pump ON/OFF status
    
  • Current/amp monitoring
    
  • Overload protection
    
  • Phase failure
    
  • Earth leakage
    
  • Locked rotor protection
    
• Monitor piezometer water levels, discharge flow, and pipeline pressure remotely.
  
• Ensure reliable data collection and system performance across all connected sites.
  

Central Monitoring Platform

• Manage and maintain a centralized monitoring platform for all connected sites.
  
• Configure SMS alerts and notifications for critical operating conditions.
  
• Develop automated monthly reports for internal management and clients.
  
• Support the transition towards remotely monitored sites with reduced dependence on full-time personnel.
  

Training & Automation Adoption

• Train operational and technical teams on automation, IoT, telemetry, and monitoring systems.
  
• Support employees in adopting automated processes and new technologies.
  
• Promote efficient use of monitoring systems to improve operational control and reduce site costs.
  

Project Management & Coordination

• Prepare project schedules and provide weekly progress reports to the GM, DGM, and Plant & Maintenance Manager.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Manage implementation activities from planning and procurement through installation, commissioning, and ongoing support.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed timelines and technical requirements.
  

HSE

• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental requirements across all site activities.
  
• Coordinate with the HSSE team to ensure safe installation and operation of systems.
  
• Promote near-miss and incident reporting and support a strong safety culture across project sites.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geotechnical/Geology Engineering , or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, controls, telemetry, IoT, or monitoring equipment.
  
• Practical experience with electrical systems, instrumentation, sensors, monitoring equipment, or automated control systems.
  
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Fluent written and spoken English.
  
• Willingness and ability to work on project sites and field locations.
  
• Ability to work effectively within a multinational and cross-functional team.
  
• Strong coordination, reporting, and project management skills.