Process Automation Engineer - Control Systems

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to support automation infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, focusing on control systems. The role involves evaluating and upgrading automation technology, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and enhancing the reliability of operations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 6 years of experience in industrial automation design, and strong knowledge of control systems. The role offers full-time employment within a major energy organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial automation system design, installation, commissioning, operation, testing, validation, and maintenance.
• Practical experience with industrial control systems, distributed control systems, telemetry, and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and coordinate the installation and modification of process automation systems.
• Develop scopes of work, tender packages, system requirements, and technical documentation.

Skills

Process automation

Industrial control systems

Distributed control systems

DCS engineering

Telemetry systems

Telecommunications systems

Process control systems

Real-time plant information systems

Laboratory information management systems

Manufacturing execution systems

Alarm management

Control loop monitoring

Process optimization

System integration

Automation system design

Functional specifications

Technical feasibility studies

Economic feasibility analysis

System obsolescence assessment

Vendor support coordination

Technical bid evaluation

Tender documentation

Installation supervision

System commissioning

Control system testing

Control system validation

As-built documentation

Automation upgrades

Industrial plant operations

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Process Automation Engineer - Control Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Automation Robotics
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Automation Robotics
Salary: 18,000-28,000 (Estimated, confirm with employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Process Automation Engineer - Control Systems supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by evaluating automation infrastructure and providing specialist engineering input for system upgrades, modifications, and new installations. The role covers industrial control systems, distributed control systems, telemetry, telecommunications, real‑time process information platforms, laboratory information systems, alarm management, and manufacturing execution applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and coordinate the installation, modification, commissioning, testing, and upgrading of process automation systems.
• Assess telecommunications, telemetry, industrial control systems, distributed control systems, process control systems, and related automation infrastructure.
• Evaluate system obsolescence, spare parts availability, vendor support, integration capability, interoperability, cybersecurity considerations, and operational reliability.
• Confirm that automation systems comply with company specifications, engineering practices, applicable international standards, and plant operating requirements.
• Audit system performance and identify opportunities for process monitoring, control improvement, automation enhancement, and operational optimization.
• Provide engineering support for real‑time plant information management systems and laboratory information management systems.
• Support alarm management, control loop performance monitoring, advanced process optimization, and higher‑level manufacturing execution system applications.
• Develop and update technical specifications for automation applications, system modifications, integration requirements, and plant upgrades.
• Prepare functional design specifications, engineering documentation, operating instructions, user manuals, training materials, and as‑built records.
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies to determine the operational, financial, and engineering viability of proposed applications.
• Coordinate with site maintenance teams, system vendors, service providers, and operations personnel on technical support, modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Review system architecture and recommend solutions that improve availability, maintainability, performance, scalability, and lifecycle support.
• Develop scopes of work, tender packages, system requirements, and technical documentation for automation contracts.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and assess vendor proposals against company standards, functional requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate approved automation projects through engineering, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, and future upgrade stages.
• Monitor project progress, technical compliance, cost performance, and completion schedules to support delivery within approved budgets.
• Verify control system validation requirements and confirm that testing and commissioning activities follow approved philosophies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to plant teams during automation system incidents, performance degradation, integration issues, and application failures.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and ensure that automation documents reflect installed system configurations.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying technologies, tools, and working methods that enhance process control performance and plant reliability.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial automation system design, installation, commissioning, operation, testing, validation, and maintenance.
• Experience within a large industrial organization is required, preferably in oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, processing, or energy operations.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, distributed control systems, telemetry, telecommunications, and process control architecture.
• Practical experience with real‑time process information management and laboratory information management platforms.
• Knowledge of alarm management, control loop performance monitoring, process optimization, and manufacturing execution applications.
• Ability to evaluate automation system obsolescence, vendor support, spare parts risks, interoperability, and upgrade requirements.
• Experience preparing functional specifications, scopes of work, tender documents, technical evaluations, and as‑built documentation.
• Demonstrated involvement in automation project installation, commissioning, system migration, and lifecycle upgrades.
• Ability to conduct technical feasibility assessments and contribute to economic evaluations of proposed solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, coordination, and technical reporting capabilities.
• Good knowledge of company engineering practices, industrial safety requirements, and international automation standards.

Skills Set

• Process automation
• Industrial control systems
• Distributed control systems
• DCS engineering
• Telemetry systems
• Telecommunications systems
• Process control systems
• Real‑time plant information systems
• Laboratory information management systems
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Alarm management
• Control loop monitoring
• Process optimization
• System integration
• Automation system design
• Functional specifications
• Technical feasibility studies
• Economic feasibility analysis
• System obsolescence assessment
• Vendor support coordination
• Technical bid evaluation
• Tender documentation
• Installation supervision
• System commissioning
• Control system testing
• Control system validation
• As‑built documentation
• Automation upgrades
• Industrial plant operations
• Technical troubleshooting

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to work on critical automation infrastructure supporting major industrial and energy operations in Abu Dhabi. The position provides exposure to complex control platforms, plant information systems, advanced process applications, modernization programs, and multidisciplinary engineering projects. The successful engineer will contribute to safer operations, improved system reliability, stronger process visibility, and more efficient plant performance while developing expertise across the full lifecycle of industrial automation systems.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization operating across exploration, production, processing, refining, logistics, and industrial services. Its facilities use advanced automation, control, information management, and engineering technologies to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the energy value chain.