Fuel Refinery IT Engineer: OT Systems & Cybersecurity

Euro Staffs; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 10,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaragoza Maintenance & Engineering in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, is seeking a Fuel Refinery Systems IT Engineer to support, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure and industrial systems within refinery operations.

The role focuses on reliable system performance, cybersecurity compliance, and seamless integration between refinery control systems and enterprise technologies to keep critical processes running safely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in IT systems, industrial networks, or refinery operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration.
• Experience with network infrastructure, firewalls, switches, and cybersecurity practices.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, SCADA, DCS, or refinery operational technologies.
• Knowledge of database management and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support refinery IT infrastructure, servers, networks, and industrial systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance to ensure continuous refinery operations.
• Support refinery control systems, databases, and OT environments.
• Implement cybersecurity measures to protect critical refinery systems and data.
• Manage software updates, system backups, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve system efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and system configurations.
• Support digital transformation, automation, and system integration projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards for IT and refinery operations.
• Provide technical support and training to end users when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Network infrastructure

Firewalls & switches

SCADA/DCS

Database management

Job description

Zaragoza Maintenance & Engineering in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, is seeking a Fuel Refinery Systems IT Engineer to support, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure and industrial systems within refinery operations.

The role focuses on reliable system performance, cybersecurity compliance, and seamless integration between refinery control systems and enterprise technologies to keep critical processes running safely.