Systems Specialist – Onshore Operations

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Engineering Services Limited is seeking a Systems Specialist for its onshore operations in Dubai, UAE. The role involves maintaining and optimizing Distributed Control Systems and supporting engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, significant experience in oil & gas control systems maintenance, and familiarity with various technologies related to process control. The position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil & gas with hands-on control systems maintenance.
• Proven experience in hydrocarbon processing and utilities plant operations.
• UAE Driving License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational integrity of onshore control systems (DCS, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs).
• Monitor system performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide on-call support for system emergencies and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

DCS maintenance

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Tools

Honeywell DCS

Allen Bradley/Rockwell ControlLogix

Triconex

Job description

Position: Systems Specialist

Department: Onshore Operations
Reporting To: Onshore Systems Supervisor
Location: UAE (onshore-based role)
Rotation: 28/28
Contract Type: Staff

Role Overview
As a Systems Specialist, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing the functionality of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Shutdown Systems, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). You'll also provide technical support, carry out maintenance routines, and ensure compliance with safety and change management protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain operational integrity of onshore control systems (DCS, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs).
• Monitor system performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct routine health checks, backups, and antivirus updates on systems.
• Support multidiscipline maintenance tasks and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Provide on-call support for system emergencies and troubleshoot faults with minimal supervision.
• Assist in configuration changes, upgrades, and expansions of control system hardware/software.
• Work with OEMs and vendors for system support and maintenance.
• Contribute to incident investigations, reporting, and alarm trend analysis.
• Follow strict Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and reporting procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proior work experience in oil & gas with hands-on control systems maintenance.
• Proven experience in hydrocarbon processing and utilities plant operations.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient with Honeywell DCS, FSC, Safety Manager, RTUs, and SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell ControlLogix, Triconex, RS-View HMI.
• Knowledge of DeviceNet, ControlNet, PLC programming.
• Familiarity with turbine/compressor controls, Bentley Nevada, SKF magnetic systems.
• Basic troubleshooting of Windows OS platforms.
• UAE Driving License (preferred).

Our role in supportingdiversityandinclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.