SCADA & PLC Engineer

Asyad Drydock; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 11,535 - 19,225; Full time

Job summary

Asyad Drydock is seeking a motivated SCADA PLC Engineer to support PLC and SCADA systems within their Dry Dock Infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation environments and will work on configuring, developing, and maintaining SCADA applications.

This role involves troubleshooting PLC programs and supporting operations and maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in SCADA and PLC.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and independent work ability.
• Basic SQL Server knowledge and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, develop, and maintain SCADA/HMI applications.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Support operations and maintenance teams with engineering standards.

Skills

SCADA configuration

PLC programming

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Tools

AVEVA / Wonderware

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated SCADA PLC Engineers with 3 5 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation environments. The role involves support of PLC and SCADA systems across industrial facilities in our Dry Dock Infrastructure with several PLCs, SCADA, and other solutions that need support, changes, updates, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• SCADA Responsibilities
  • Configure, develop, and maintain SCADA/HMI applications
  • Create and modify graphics, alarms, trends, and reports
  • Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, and field devices
  • Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Perform upgrades and migrations of existing SCADA systems
  • Assist with system documentation
  • Perform integration & support tasks between PLCs and SCADA systems
  • Diagnose communication and performance issues
• PLC Responsibilities
  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs
  • Support IO testing, logic verification, and loop checks
  • Perform PLC backups, restores, and minor enhancements
  • Assist during commissioning and operational support
  • Read and understand P&IDs, control narratives, and electrical drawings
  • Configure communication between PLCs and SCADA systems
• Support operations and maintenance teams following engineering standards and best practices

SCADA Systems

• AVEVA / Wonderware (System Platform, InTouch, Historian – basic)
• Siemens WinCC
• Rockwell FactoryTalk

PLC Systems

• Siemens S7 (TIA Portal / Simatic Manager)
• Allen Bradley CompactLogix / ControlLogix
• Mitsubishi PLCs
• Exposure to other PLCs is a plus

Industrial Communication Protocols

• Modbus TCP/IP
• Modbus RTU
• OPC DA / OPC UA
• AVEVA DAS / OI Servers
• Profinet / Profibus (basic)

Reporting & Data Skills

• Basic SQL Server knowledge
• Exposure to SQL‑based reporting or SSRS
• SCADA trending and logging concepts

Software Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Windows Server & VM awareness

Experience Level

3 to 5 years in SCADA, PLC, or system integration roles

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Clear communication
• Willingness to learn and adapt