Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Engineer
ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE
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Job summary
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Engineer to support reliability, performance and modernization of automation and control systems in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on evaluating ICS, DCS and MES, identifying obsolescence risks and recommending improvements to maintain safe plant operations.
You will lead system assessments, coordinate installation and commissioning, develop technical specifications, and support tender evaluation and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years in industrial automation systems engineering and related areas.
- Experience with ICS, DCS, process control systems and MES/LIMS is required.
- Strong knowledge of safety standards and project coordination.
Responsibilities
- Assess ICS, DCS and Process Control Systems.
- Evaluate Real-Time Plant Information Systems.
- Identify obsolescence risks and vendor support requirements.
- Review spare parts availability and long-term equipment support.
- Assess interoperability and integration with existing plant apps.
- Identify technical limitations affecting reliability and performance.
- Recommend system improvements, modifications and upgrades.
- Ensure assessments align with standards and safe plant operation.
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Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Engineer Job Snapshot - Role: Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Systems-Process Engineering - Experience: Minimum 8 years in industrial automation systems engineering, installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance, testing and CS validation - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems Engineer to support the reliability, performance, maintenance and modernization of industrial automation and process control systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on evaluating and improving Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Process Control Systems, Real-Time Plant Information Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The successful candidate will assess existing automation infrastructure, identify system obsolescence risks, evaluate equipment and vendor support availability, and recommend technical improvements to maintain safe and reliable plant operations. The role also involves process optimization, alarm management, control loop performance monitoring, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), technical specification development, tender evaluation and coordination of automation system installation, commissioning and upgrade projects. The position requires extensive experience in industrial automation engineering, technical system evaluation, plant operations support and the implementation of automation solutions within large industrial organizations.
Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Systems-Process Engineering - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose Provide technical and engineering expertise to assess, maintain and improve industrial automation, process control and plant information management systems. Evaluate existing systems for obsolescence, spare parts availability, vendor support, interoperability and integration requirements to support safe and reliable operations in accordance with company and international standards. Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of automation applications, process optimization systems and related industrial technologies to enhance plant performance and operational efficiency.
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems Assessment
- Assess existing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Process Control Systems.
- Evaluate Real-Time Plant Information Systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
- Identify automation system obsolescence risks and associated operational concerns.
- Review spare parts availability and long-term equipment support requirements.
- Assess vendor support capabilities for installed automation and control systems.
- Evaluate system interoperability and integration with existing plant applications.
- Identify technical limitations that may affect system reliability and operational performance.
- Recommend appropriate system improvements, modifications and upgrades.
- Ensure system assessments consider applicable company and international standards.
- Support safe and reliable operation of plant automation infrastructure.
- Process Control Performance Monitoring
- Conduct technical audits of industrial automation and process control system performance.
- Evaluate existing system functionality and operational effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to improve process performance monitoring.
- Assess automation system performance against applicable technical standards.
- Recommend improvements to enhance control system reliability and efficiency.
- Support the implementation of approved performance improvement measures.
- Coordinate with relevant plant personnel to address identified system performance issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of process control and automation operations.
- Real-Time Plant Information Management
- Provide technical and engineering support for Real-Time Process Information Management Systems.
- Evaluate system performance and operational requirements for plant information applications.
- Support the maintenance and improvement of real-time process information systems.
- Assess opportunities to improve the availability and usability of plant operational information.
- Coordinate with relevant engineering and maintenance personnel on system modifications.
- Support integration requirements involving real-time plant information and related applications.
- Provide technical input for upgrades and improvements to existing systems.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Provide technical and engineering expertise relating to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Support the evaluation of existing laboratory information management applications.
- Identify system limitations and opportunities for technical improvement.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders regarding system modifications and upgrades.
- Support the integration of laboratory information management applications with applicable plant systems.
- Contribute to maintaining reliable and effective laboratory information management capabilities.
- Process Optimization and Advanced Automation
- Provide operational and technical expertise in industrial process optimization.
- Support the evaluation and improvement of process control performance.
- Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency through automation applications.
- Contribute to the implementation of approved process optimization initiatives.
- Evaluate technical requirements associated with advanced process control and related applications.
- Coordinate with relevant plant teams to support effective utilization of automation technologies.
- Alarm Management and Control Loop Performance
- Provide technical support in the field of industrial alarm management.
- Assess alarm management applications and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support control loop performance monitoring activities.
- Evaluate control system performance information to identify potential operational inefficiencies.
- Recommend appropriate improvements to alarm management and control loop monitoring practices.
- Coordinate with relevant engineering and operational personnel on identified performance concerns.
- Support improvements that enhance process monitoring and operational reliability.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Provide technical and engineering expertise for higher-level Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications.
- Evaluate relevant MES functionality and operational requirements.
- Support the assessment of integration requirements between MES applications and existing plant systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and operational processes through MES capabilities.
- Coordinate with relevant technical teams regarding system performance and modification requirements.
- Support approved improvements to MES-related applications.
- Technical Specifications and Engineering Documentation
- Support the development and updating of technical specification documents for automation systems.
- Prepare system functional specifications for approved modifications and improvements.
- Develop technical design documentation for minor modifications to existing applications.
- Prepare and maintain as-built documentation reflecting implemented system changes.
- Develop user manuals and supporting operational documentation.
- Prepare training materials associated with modified automation applications.
- Ensure technical documentation reflects relevant system requirements and approved changes.
- Coordinate with site maintenance personnel regarding documentation and technical support needs.
- Automation System Modifications and Upgrades
- Coordinate with site maintenance personnel to identify system modification requirements.
- Support the planning and implementation of approved automation system upgrades.
- Liaise with relevant personnel regarding vendor support arrangements.
- Evaluate proposed modifications for technical suitability and operational requirements.
- Prepare functional and technical documentation for minor system changes.
- Support testing and verification activities associated with approved modifications.
- Ensure system upgrades and modifications align with applicable technical standards.
- Contribute to maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of existing automation systems.
- Technical and Economic Feasibility Studies
- Conduct economic feasibility studies for proposed automation applications and system improvements.
- Evaluate the technical viability of proposed automation solutions.
- Assess financial considerations associated with system modifications and upgrades.
- Compare relevant technical alternatives against operational requirements.
- Provide engineering input to support investment and implementation decisions.
- Recommend appropriate solutions based on technical feasibility, operational requirements and cost considerations.
- Tendering and Technical Bid Evaluation
- Develop scopes of work for automation and process control system requirements.
- Prepare technical tender documents in accordance with company standards and specifications.
- Participate in technical bid evaluation activities.
- Review proposed technical solutions against defined system requirements.
- Assess the suitability of vendor proposals for relevant automation applications.
- Provide technical recommendations to support procurement and project decisions.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders regarding technical clarifications and system requirements.
- Automation Project Implementation
- Coordinate and participate in the implementation of approved automation projects.
- Support project activities involving installation and commissioning of industrial automation systems.
- Coordinate with relevant engineering, maintenance and operational teams during project execution.
- Participate in technical activities associated with future system upgrades.
- Monitor assigned project activities against approved schedules and requirements.
- Support timely project completion within approved budget limits.
- Identify technical or operational issues that may affect project implementation.
- Coordinate appropriate actions with relevant stakeholders to support project delivery.
- Supervision and Team Development
- Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned functional area.
- Ensure assigned work activities support established operational and technical objectives.
- Provide technical guidance to relevant personnel.
- Support the training and development of assigned staff.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen team knowledge and technical competencies.
- Promote effective coordination and knowledge sharing within the section.
- Support staff development to improve performance and achievement of functional objectives.
- Budget Planning and Cost Control
- Provide input for the preparation of functional budgets.
- Assist in implementing approved budgets and operational work plans.
- Support financial planning associated with assigned automation activities.
- Monitor relevant expenditure against approved budget requirements.
- Investigate and highlight significant budget variances.
- Contribute to effective resource utilization and cost control.
- Consider financial implications when evaluating system improvements and technical solutions.
- Policies, Systems and Procedures
- Implement approved Section and Department policies, processes, systems and procedures.
- Ensure assigned activities follow relevant company standards and requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable international technical and operational standards.
- Apply approved internal controls during automation engineering and system improvement activities.
- Maintain consistency in the execution of relevant technical work programs.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing operational procedures.
- Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of approved functional performance objectives.
- Support implementation of the company performance management framework.
- Monitor relevant activities against established technical and operational expectations.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities within assigned responsibilities.
- Support achievement of section objectives through effective engineering coordination and execution.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve industrial automation and process control operations.
- Design and implement approved tools and techniques that enhance operational quality and efficiency.
- Evaluate internal processes against recognized industry practices.
- Recommend improvements to existing engineering and operational workflows.
- Support the introduction of practical technical solutions to address system performance challenges.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with relevant industry standards.
- Promote effective utilization of automation technologies to improve plant operations.
- Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant ADNOC Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and controls.
- Follow applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines.
- Ensure assigned activities align with relevant international standards and recognized industry practices.
- Apply applicable ADNOC Code of Practices requirements.
- Support safe execution of automation engineering, installation and commissioning activities.
- Consider operational safety and system reliability during technical assessments and improvement initiatives.
- Management Information and Reporting
- Provide technical and operational information for Section Management Information System (MIS) reports.
- Contribute to progress reports for company management.
- Prepare relevant information on automation system performance and improvement activities.
- Report significant technical issues, operational concerns and project progress.
- Support accurate and timely communication of information required for management decisions.
- Education
- Bachelor 's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Professional Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience relating to automation systems within a large industrial organization.
- Experience must cover design, installation, commissioning, operations, continuing maintenance, testing and CS validation of automation systems.
- Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Industrial Process Control Systems.
- Automation system design and technical evaluation.
- Automation system installation and commissioning.
- Industrial control system maintenance and testing.
- Automation system validation.
- System obsolescence assessment and upgrade planning.
- Plant Information and Laboratory Systems
- Real-Time Process Information Management Systems.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Plant information system performance assessment.
- System interoperability and integration.
- Technical support for industrial information management applications.
- Process Optimization and Monitoring
- Industrial process optimization.
- Alarm management applications.
- Control loop performance monitoring.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Process performance auditing and evaluation.
- Identification of operational efficiency improvements.
- Engineering Design and Documentation
- Technical specification development.
- System functional specification preparation.
- Engineering design and as-built documentation.
- User manual and training material development.
- Technical evaluation of system modifications.
- Automation system upgrade coordination.
- Project and Technical Evaluation
- Scope of work development.
- Technical tender document preparation.
- Technical bid evaluation.
- Economic and technical feasibility studies.
- Automation project implementation.
- Installation and commissioning coordination.
- Vendor technical support and service coordination.
- Project schedule and budget considerations.
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Strong technical analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to evaluate complex industrial automation systems.
- Effective coordination with engineering, maintenance and operational teams.
- Sound technical judgment in system performance and reliability assessments.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to prepare clear engineering specifications and technical documentation.
- Effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to identify system improvement opportunities.
- Commitment to operational safety and applicable engineering standards.
- Ability to supervise assigned activities and support staff development.
- Focus on system reliability, process efficiency and continuous improvement.
Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible development, production and supply of energy. ADNOC is investing an initial USD 23 billion in lower-carbon solutions, new energies and decarbonization technologies to support its ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. This position supports ADNOC 's industrial operations through automation engineering, process control system assessment, plant information management, system modernization and technical improvements that contribute to safe, reliable and efficient plant performance.
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