Senior TBM PLC & Automation Lead

Larsen & Toubro Limited

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in the United Arab Emirates seeks a lead Electrical/Automation engineer to oversee TBM PLC systems, SCADA, HMI, and power distribution. You will manage operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation controls across tunneling machines.

The role requires a BEE, strong PLC/SCADA experience, VFDs, switchgear, and a proactive approach to safety, LOTO, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BEE).
Experience with PLC/SCADA systems in TBM or similar equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis skills.
Knowledge of VFDs, power distribution, motor control.

Responsibilities

Lead operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of TBM PLC systems and automation controls.
Ensure availability of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial communication.
Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Manage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and protection systems.
Maintain PLC programs, backups, network architecture, and documentation.
Plan preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
Support commissioning, testing, upgrades, and modifications of TBM electrical and automation.
Coordinate with OEMs and maintenance teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
Lead and supervise PLC engineers, electricians, and technicians with compliance to safety standards.
Analyze data, fault trends, and performance metrics for continuous improvement.
Ensure safe operation through LOTO and regulatory standards.