Automation Commissioning Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UAE is seeking an Automation Commissioning Engineer to oversee the commissioning of automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 8-10 years of experience in commissioning. Responsibilities include conducting FAT & SAT, analyzing control systems, and providing training to operators. The ideal candidate has strong PLC/SCADA understanding and excellent problem-solving skills. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in commissioning automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and, if required, to other countries as well.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful commissioning of automation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Analyze proposed automation/control systems alignment with project specifications.
• Conduct FAT & SAT for the automation control panels.

Skills

Strong understanding of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation & Control/Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens

Communication protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP

Job description

The Automation Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the successful commissioning of automation and control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants. This includes reviewing the vendor drawings/documents, conducting the FAT & SAT, reviewing HMI/SCADA/DCS graphics in accordance with P&I D and control philosophy, the planning, testing, troubleshooting and documentation of all control systems ensuring they meet project specifications and operational requirements.

• Analyze the proposed automation/control systems alignment with the project specifications.
• Verify the vendors drawings adhere to the project requirements.
• Generate control philosophy, Cause & Effect matrix, 1/0 list and Alarm List with respect to P &ID.
• Conduct FAT for the automation control panels.
• Review the HMI/SCADA/DCS screens in alignment with P&I D.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans for PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation and control panels.
• Conduct precommissioning checks, functional testing and performance testing of all automation components.
• Conduct SAT for the automation control panels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation and communication networks.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of all systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive commissioning documentation including test procedures, reports and as-built drawings.
• Provide training to operators on the operation and maintenance of the control systems.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices in automation and control systems.
• Can assist the commissioning team across various disciplines including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and process commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics & Communication/ Instrumentation & Control / Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in commissioning automation systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong understanding of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, instrumentation and control panel design.
• Experience with Controllers drives like soft starter, VFD, etc.
• Experience with various communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus and Ethernet/IP.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and, if required, to other countries as well.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with specific PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Yukogawa, etc.
• Certification in automation or control systems.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime