Senior Automation Engineer

groupe managem; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 279,070,000 - 434,109,000; Full time

Job summary

Managem Group is offering a challenging automation engineering role at our BOTO site in Senegal. The position focuses on supervising maintenance of automation systems, ensuring reliability and performance across the site, and leading automation projects from studies to commissioning.

We seek an engineer with at least 6 years in SCADA/DCS and Siemens-based automation, strong leadership, and excellent communication to work in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in SCADA/DCS and Siemens-based automation
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, and automation programming
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical and strategic supervision of maintenance activities for automation systems and infrastructure across the site.
• Ensure optimal availability of all automated systems by guaranteeing their reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Lead the overall management of automation infrastructure, including planning system updates and monitoring performance.
• Maintain, optimize, and modify automation programs (PLCs, SCADA, DCS) in line with operational requirements.
• Lead the development and integration of new automation projects: technical studies, design, programming, and commissioning.
• Propose and drive initiatives for continuous improvement, energy optimization, and digitalization of automated processes.
• Support and supervise field teams (electricians, mechanics, instrumentation technicians) in complex diagnostics and skills development.
• Contribute to technology watch and the integration of innovative solutions in line with the site's industrial modernization strategy.

Skills

Siemens PLC

SCADA/DCS

Power electronics

Instrumentation

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Engineering degree in Automation or Automated Systems

Job description

Are you interested in the mining sector

Would you like to work in a multicultural, international organization

Would you like to work in an environment that encourages learning and skills development

Join Managem and discover exciting, empowering and various jobs in Morocco and abroad.

Our career opportunities are as diverse as our metals and activities. Below is an offer you can apply for right now.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical and strategic supervision of maintenance activities for automation systems and infrastructure across the site.
• Ensure optimal availability of all automated systems by guaranteeing their reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Lead the overall management of automation infrastructure, including planning system updates and monitoring performance.
• Maintain, optimize, and modify automation programs (PLCs, SCADA, DCS) in line with operational requirements.
• Lead the development and integration of new automation projects: technical studies, design, programming, and commissioning.
• Propose and drive initiatives for continuous improvement, energy optimization, and digitalization of automated processes.
• Support and supervise field teams (electricians, mechanics, instrumentation technicians) in complex diagnostics and skills development.
• Contribute to technology watch and the integration of innovative solutions in line with the site's industrial modernization strategy.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Proven expertise in PLCs, DCS, and automation systems (especially Siemens): Configuration, Programming, Tuning, Troubleshooting, Updates, and Maintenance.
• Strong command of SCADA / DCS systems, particularly Siemens platforms (TIA Portal, WinCC, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of power electronics and industrial electrical installations, with a solid grounding in mechanical systems.
• Cross-disciplinary knowledge in instrumentation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a performance-driven mindset.
• Highly organized, rigorous, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive, autonomous, and accountable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-pressure industrial environment.

Education

Engineering degree in Automation or Automated Systems.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in SCADA, DCS, and Siemens-based automation programming, preferably in an industrial or mining environment.

Location

Position based at our BOTO site in Senegal.

For further information about Managem Group, please visit our official website: www.managemgroup.com