Lead Automation Engineer

Alert International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Direct employment contract

Competitive salary package as per UAEL

Job summary

Alert International ищет Lead Automation Engineer для руководства командой I&C на проектах в нефтегазовой отрасли UAE. Роль включает техническое руководство, взаимодействие с клиентами и поставщиками, контроль проектных работ и участие в пуско-наладке.

Кандидат должен иметь не менее 12 лет опыта в EPC проектах, опыт работы с ADNOC предпочтителен, знание SPI/AutoCAD и английский язык на высоком уровне. Вакансия предполагает работу на месте и участие в проектах в регионе GCC.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in I&C/Automation.
• 12+ years onshore oil & gas EPC experience in UAE/GCC/ADNOC.
• Lead on 2–3 EPCs with project value over $500M.
• UAE-attested degree; experience with ADNOC projects preferred.
• Knowledge of HAZOP & SIL and ISO/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead or sub-lead a team of I&C engineers and designers.
• Communicate with clients and vendors; participate in client meetings.
• Ensure solutions consider constructability, installation, operability, and budget.
• Forecast manhours, resources and deliverable dates with PM.
• Update Discipline/Project Manager on status and risks.
• Challenge technical solutions and join design reviews.
• Support yard installation and commissioning at site.
• Assist procurement: data sheets, bid tabulations, vendor evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

English communication

Team management

Education

I&C/Automation Eng degree

12+ yrs UAE EPC exp

Lead on major EPCs

UAE-attested degree

HAZOP/SIL

Tools

SPI

AutoCAD

MS Office

SIS systems

Job description

Job description

Description

The Lead Automation Engineer serves as the technical lead for automation systems, ensuring that all control and monitoring functions are properly developed and integrated into the overall project. The position focuses on system performance, design quality, technical reliability, and providing engineering direction to achieve successful project execution.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead or sub-lead a team of I&C engineers and designers. Deliver project work on schedule in line with company standards, applicable codes and regulations.
• Communicate with internal and external clients and vendors. Join client meetings and resolve complex technical issues.
• Make sure solutions account for constructability, installation, operability, vendor capability, schedule and budget. Find gaps between design and product specifications and recommend alternatives.
• Define the discipline scope from project requirements. Assign tasks. Work with the Discipline/Engineering Project Manager to forecast manhours, resources and deliverable dates.
• Update the Discipline/Project Manager on status. Raise concerns early and keep activities within budget. Communicate changes that affect key milestones.
• Challenge technical solutions, promote the best approach and apply new technology. Join design reviews and share knowledge with peers.
• Support yard installation and commissioning. Provide construction assistance at site (a few days to a few months, depending on the project).
• Show understanding of overall I&C requirements, design principles, field measurement and control devices and their correct application. Support procurement: data sheets, bid tabulation, vendor evaluation.

Skills

What we offer

Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are

As a Lead Automation Engineer, you lead the automation team, manage engineering activities, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure designs meet requirements. You provide technical guidance, track progress, and support site installation/commissioning for safe, timely delivery.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, proactive mindset, and ability to lead skilled I&C engineers and designers.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

ADNOC: Knowledge of AGES standards, Codes of Practice, and HSE requirements.

ADNOC: CV in ADNOC format; prior approval in a similar role is an advantage.

ADNOC docs required: attested degree, certificates, experience letters, passport.

Proficient in SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Education & Qualifications

• Engineering degree/diploma (I&C/Automation preferred).
• 12+ yrs onshore oil & gas EPC (UAE/GCC/ADNOC); 2+ yrs site exp.
• UAE-attested degree; Lead on 2-3 EPCs (>$500M).
• Handles bid evaluations, vendor reviews, SIS systems (Schneider/Honeywell/HIMA), HAZOP & SIL support.
• ISO/IEC standards; SIS systems, pkg reviews & HAZOP/SIL.