Project Engineer, Automation (Emirati Talent)

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group in Abu Dhabi invites a diligent engineer to assist in automation and control system projects (PLC/SCADA/DCS). You will support project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring while coordinating with design, procurement and site teams.

You will review technical documents and drawings, assist FAT/SAT activities, support installation, testing and commissioning, and ensure adherence to project specifications, client requirements and HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or Electro‑Mechanical.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automation projects within Oil & Gas.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Familiarity with control panels, field instruments and wiring systems.
• Understanding of project lifecycle from engineering through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of automation and control system projects (PLC SCADA DCS).
• Support project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and site teams for smooth project execution.
• Review technical documents, drawings and specifications.
• Assist in FAT and SAT activities.
• Support installation testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and documentation.
• Liaise with vendors and subcontractors for technical support.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures at site.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

DCS knowledge

Field instruments

Project lifecycle

Communication

Education

Engineering/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist in execution of automation and control system projects (PLC SCADA DCS)
• Support project planning scheduling and progress monitoring
• Coordinate with design procurement and site teams for smooth project execution
• Review technical documents drawings and specifications
• Assist in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) activities
• Support installation testing and commissioning of automation systems
• Ensure compliance with project specifications client requirements and industry standards
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and documentation
• Liaise with vendors and subcontractors for technical support
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures at site

Qualifications :

• Engineering Degree / Diploma in Electrical Electronics Communication Instrumentation Mechatronics Electro Mechanical
• 2 years of experience in automation projects within Oil & Gas industry
• Basic knowledge of PLC SCADA and DCS systems
• Familiarity with control panels field instruments and wiring systems
• Understanding of project lifecycle (engineering procurement construction commissioning)

Additional Information :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff
• Excellent personality with strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office products specifically Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word
• Good organisational planning and multi-tasking abilities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time