Process Automation Specialist - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Process Automation Specialist to enhance automation systems across major facilities. The role involves system assessments, technical design input, and project coordination to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Join us for a career that contributes to automation advancements in a stable and innovative environment.

Benefits

Contribute to automation enhancements

Career development opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in automation systems design, installation, commissioning, operations, testing, and maintenance within oil and gas or large industrial settings.
• Strong working knowledge of ICs, DCS, process control, real-time information systems, and laboratory information management systems.
• Skilled in developing technical documentation, specifications, and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing systems for obsolescence, spare availability, and vendor support.
• Conduct performance audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare system functional specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors on system upgrades.
• Develop scopes of work and tender documents for automation projects.

Skills

Process Automation Systems

Control and Instrumentation Support

Alarm Management and Optimization

ICS and DCS Maintenance

Real-Time Plant Information Systems

System Documentation and Specifications

Technical Bid Evaluation

Automation Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Automation Engineering

Job description

Process Automation Specialist - ADNOC Group - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking a Process Automation Specialist to support, analyze, and enhance automation systems across major facilities. The role involves system assessments, technical design input, documentation development, optimization support, and coordination of automation‑related projects to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Oil & Energy
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 24000‑30000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Assess existing systems including telecommunications, telemetry, ICS, DCS, process control systems, real‑time plant information systems, and laboratory management systems for obsolescence, spare availability, vendor support, and integration readiness.
• Conduct performance audits and identify improvement opportunities that enhance reliability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support development and updating of technical specifications and conduct feasibility studies to evaluate financial and technical viability.
• Prepare system functional specifications, design documentation, as‑built records, user manuals, training materials, and other engineering documents.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors on system upgrades, modifications, and support requirements.
• Provide engineering expertise in optimization, alarm management, control loop performance monitoring, real‑time information systems, and higher‑level MES applications.
• Develop scopes of work and tender documents for automation projects, and participate in technical bid evaluations.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and upgrade work to ensure timely completion in alignment with automation standards and project budgets.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Controls, Chemical, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in automation systems design, installation, commissioning, operations, testing, and maintenance within oil and gas or large industrial settings.
• Strong working knowledge of ICs, DCS, process control, real‑time information systems, and laboratory information management systems.
• Understanding of optimization applications, alarm management, loop performance monitoring, and related engineering concepts.
• Skilled in developing technical documentation, specifications, and feasibility studies.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and system assessment capabilities.

Skills Set

• Process Automation Systems
• Control and Instrumentation Support
• Alarm Management and Optimization
• ICS and DCS Maintenance
• Real‑Time Plant Information Systems
• System Documentation and Specifications
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Automation Project Coordination

Why Join Us

• Contribute to automation enhancements that improve reliability and efficiency across ADNOC's major operations.
• Opportunity to engage in challenging technical work involving advanced control and real‑time information systems.
• Strong career development within a stable, high‑technology environment.
• Collaborative engineering culture committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading national energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating across production, processing, and downstream activities. With a strong focus on digitalization, automation, and operational excellence, ADNOC offers rewarding career paths for engineering professionals contributing to the UAE's key industrial sectors.