Senior Automation Engineer — Mega EPC (Abu Dhabi)

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation for the Abu Dhabi site on a PMC project, with extensive experience in MEGA EPC environments. You will review automation systems, develop specifications, and coordinate with maintenance and vendors to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Role emphasizes real-time data management, process control design, alarm optimization and compliance with international standards. A strong background in Oil & Gas and project execution is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 years’ experience in design, installation, commissioning and CS validation for automation in a large industrial setting, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Professional Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate activities of process automation systems installations.
• Assess existing ICS, DCS and process control systems for obsolescence and integration.
• Develop specifications, documentation and training materials for modifications.
• Coordinate with site maintenance for vendor support, upgrades and commissioning.
• Provide expertise in Real-time Process Information Management and Laboratory Information Management systems.
• Support optimization, alarm management and MES applications; assist in bid evaluations.

Skills

Process Control System Design

SCADA & Telemetry

Alarm Management

Real-time Process Information

Instrumentation & Control

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering

Tools

Aspen DMCplus

Honeywell RMPCT

Job description

KBR is seeking a Senior Engineer, Automation for the Abu Dhabi site on a PMC project, with extensive experience in MEGA EPC environments. You will review automation systems, develop specifications, and coordinate with maintenance and vendors to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Role emphasizes real-time data management, process control design, alarm optimization and compliance with international standards. A strong background in Oil & Gas and project execution is essential.