Automation Technician - Urgent Hiring

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Global in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to maintain and optimize PLC, DCS, and automation systems for reliable plant operations. The successful candidate will interpret P&IDs, schedule cabling, and support third‑party communications.

Requirements include 3–5 years in starch manufacturing, ITI/ Diploma or higher in automation or related fields, and strong Excel/documentation skills. Siemens S7 PLC experience is essential; PCS 7 is a plus.

Qualifications

• ITI/ Diploma or Bachelor's in Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in the starch manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs; PCS 7 knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience with DCS networking, third-party communication, cable scheduling, and loop checking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support PLC, DCS, and automation control systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and understand process control logic.
• Prepare cable schedules and perform hot & cold loop checking.
• Support DCS networking and third-party communication systems.
• Maintain UPS systems to ensure uninterrupted operation of automation equipment.
• Assist in commissioning, testing, and optimizing automation systems.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLCs

DCS networking

Process control troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Education

ITI/ Diploma / Bachelor's in Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS 7

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/07/2026

BG Global is hiring for the starch manufacturing industry and is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and support PLC, DCS, and automation systems to ensure reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• - Maintain, troubleshoot, and support PLC, DCS, and automation control systems.
• - Read and interpret P&IDs and understand process control logic.
• - Prepare cable schedules and perform hot & cold loop checking.
• - Support DCS networking and third-party communication systems.
• - Maintain UPS systems to ensure uninterrupted operation of automation equipment.
• - Assist in commissioning, testing, and optimizing automation systems.
• - Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Requirements

• - ITI, Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• - 3–5 years of experience in the starch manufacturing industry.
• - Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs; knowledge of Siemens PCS 7 is an advantage.
• - Experience with DCS networking, third-party communication, cable scheduling, and loop checking.
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and technical documentation.
• - Ability to read P&IDs and troubleshoot automation systems.