SCADA Engineer

Serco; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider in Bahrain seeks a qualified candidate to manage SCADA and PLC systems. The role involves leading the project team, effective client coordination, and emergency response for maintenance. Candidates should have 4-8 years of experience in engineering or maintenance related to SCADA/PLC systems and a degree in a relevant field. Excellent communication and management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of hands-on experience in SCADA/PLC systems.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants is advantageous.
• Certification in SCADA programming is a plus.
• Experience with LabVIEW or Lookout SCADA is a plus (certification beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain SCADA and PLC systems.
• Perform programming and troubleshooting in PLCs and SCADA monitors.
• Support the Project Manager in generating revenue from maintenance.
• Maintain systems under maintenance contracts through preventive and corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily with client representatives and document maintenance activities.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and repairs.
• Support 24x7 shift work for critical maintenance solutions.

Skills

SCADA programming

PLC interfacing

customer management

team management

effective communication

Education

Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

Lookout SCADA

Job description

The main purpose of the position is to handle the installation, modifications, and maintenance of the SCADA System and PLC. The candidate will be responsible for the overall project by leading the contract team and reporting directly to the Ministry Engineer. They will oversee the control and performance of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service, repair, and maintain SCADA and PLC systems and associated field instruments and low voltage switchgear at client sites.
2. Perform programming and troubleshooting in PLCs and SCADA monitors, supervise project team activities, and participate in diagnosing system failures.
3. Support the Project Manager in generating revenue from maintenance and value-added services.
4. Maintain systems under annual maintenance contracts through planned preventive and corrective activities.
5. Coordinate daily with the client’s representative and document maintenance activities.
6. Respond to emergency call-outs and repairs.
7. Support 24x7 shift work for critical maintenance solutions.

Knowledge:

• Proficient in SCADA programming, PLC interfacing, troubleshooting, and modifications (Schneider, ABB, Siemens).
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants is advantageous.
• Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

Skills:

• Strong site and customer management skills.
• Ability to manage a team of technicians and monitor maintenance schedules.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance, shutdown, and breakdown procedures.
• Effective communication skills.

Experience:

• 4-8 years of hands-on experience in SCADA/PLC systems, engineering, or maintenance.
• Preference for experience with National Instruments LabVIEW or Lookout SCADA; certification is a plus.

About The Company:

Serco enhances the quality and efficiency of essential services worldwide, working with governments and leading organizations across various sectors for nearly 50 years.