Engineer - Automation

Oman Investment Authority; Oman; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks an Engineer Automation to support maintenance reliability and performance of automation, DCS PLC SCADA HMI systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role ensures safe, cost-effective operation and compliance with standards, collaborating with Operations Reliability, Electrical Instrumentation, and Projects teams to optimize asset performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Automation/Mechatronics and 5+ years in a copper or process plant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering or related discipline is mandatory.
• 5+ years in a Copper Concentrator Plant or similar process plant with relevant equipment preferred.
• Experience supporting DCS PLC SCADA and industrial networks in mineral processing or related industries desired.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance activities for automation process control and industrial digital systems across the concentrator plant.
• Assist in implementing maintenance strategies to improve system reliability and availability.
• Provide technical support during commissioning startup and post-implementation verification.

Skills

Automation engineering

DCS

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Process control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Automation documentation tools

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Engineer Automation is responsible for supporting the maintenance reliability availability and performance optimization of automation process control and industrial digital systems across the Copper Concentrator Plant. The role supports the safe reliable and cost-effective operation of Distributed Control Systems DCS Programmable Logic Controllers PLC SCADA systems Human Machine Interfaces HMI industrial communication networks historians servers workstations and associated automation infrastructure through maintenance execution troubleshooting cybersecurity compliance shutdown support commissioning activities and continuous improvement initiatives. The position provides technical support to maintenance teams and contractors and is responsible for maintaining automation and control systems associated with the Primary Crusher Apron Feeders Conveyors Ore Stockpile Stacking amp Reclaiming Systems SAG Mill Ball Mills HIG Mill Flotation Plant Thickeners Concentrate Filtration Plant Slurry Pumps Process Water Systems Tailings Systems and associated plant infrastructure. The role works closely with Operations Reliability Mechanical Maintenance Electrical Instrumentation and Project teams to achieve production safety reliability and asset performance objectives while ensuring compliance with safety environmental and asset management standards.

Detailed Description

AUTOMATION amp CONTROL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Support maintenance activities for automation process control and industrial digital systems across the concentrator plant Ensure automation systems support safe reliable and efficient plant operation Assist in implementing maintenance strategies to improve system reliability and availability Monitor automation system performance and recommend corrective actions Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations engineering standards and statutory requirements Support asset lifecycle management and replacement planning activities Provide technical support for automation maintenance planning scheduling and execution Support commissioning startup and operational readiness activities DCS PLC amp SCADA SYSTEMS Support reliability improvement initiatives for DCS PLC SCADA HMI historian and control system infrastructure Assist with automation system configuration maintenance and performance optimization Troubleshoot control logic process interlocks alarms permissives and control loops Support backup restore and disaster recovery activities Assist with software version control and change management processes Support testing and verification of DCS PLC and SCADA modifications Maintain automation documentation logic diagrams and system records MOC amp CHANGE GOVERNANCE Support implementation of approved Management of Change MOC requirements for automation modifications and software changes Assist in reviewing proposed changes to DCS PLC SCADA HMI historian control logic alarms interlocks and associated automation infrastructure Participate in risk assessments testing validation and documentation activities associated with approved changes Coordinate with Operations Instrumentation Electrical Reliability and Projects teams during implementation activities Support FAT SAT simulation testing commissioning and post-implementation verification activities Ensure technical documentation remains updated following approved modifications Participate in post-change reviews and verification activities PROCESS CONTROL amp OPTIMIZATION Support process control and automation improvement initiatives Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for control-loop optimization Assist with control-loop tuning and performance monitoring Support initiatives aimed at improving throughput recovery plant stability and energy efficiency Support implementation of advanced process control technologies and digital solutions Work closely with Operations and Metallurgical teams to optimize plant performance IT OT CYBERSECURITY INTERFACE Support implementation of cybersecurity requirements for DCS PLC SCADA HMI historians servers workstations and industrial communication networks Assist with user access management backup verification patching activities and cybersecurity compliance requirements Participate in cybersecurity audits vulnerability assessments and incident investigations as required Support cybersecurity-related upgrades and remediation activities Ensure automation activities comply with approved OT cybersecurity policies and procedures Maintain coordination between IT OT Cybersecurity Automation Instrumentation Electrical Operations and Project teams.

Job Requirements

Education Bachelor s Degree in Automation Engineering Control Systems Engineering Electrical amp Automation Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Instrumentation amp Control Engineering or related discipline is mandatory

Experience Bachelor s Degree with 5 years of experience in a Copper Concentrator Plant or related process plant with similar type of equipment is mandatory Minimum 3 years of experience in Automation maintenance and reliability engineering is mandatory Experience supporting DCS PLC SCADA and industrial communication systems in mineral processing or heavy nbsp