Senior ICA & Automation Site Engineer

Khatib & Alami International

Muscat

On-site

OMR 15,000 - 27,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Site Engineer - Electrical (ICA/Smart Engineer) in Muscat, Oman. You will design, install, commission, and maintain instrumentation, control, and automation systems for industrial projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with standards.

The role requires extensive experience in process control, PLC/DCS/SCADA, and client coordination, with strong teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications

Master / Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
Knowledge of construction supervision services
Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Good communication skills
Good planning and organization skills
Strong attention to details
Strong time management skills
Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English

Responsibilities

Design and engineer instrumentation, control, and automation systems for industrial projects.
Develop and review P&IDs, instrument specifications, I/O lists, control philosophies, and functional design specifications.
Select and specify instruments, including pressure, flow, level, temperature, and analytical measurement devices.
Develop and review control system architectures, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and communication networks.
Prepare instrument data sheets, cable schedules, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings.
Configure and test PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, and associated control systems.
Perform FAT, SAT, loop checking, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Troubleshoot instrumentation, control, and automation system faults.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other engineering disciplines.
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, clients, and site teams.
Ensure engineering work complies with relevant safety standards, specifications, codes, and regulations.
Participate in risk assessments, HAZOP/LOPA studies, and functional safety activities where required.
Support preventive and corrective maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and project documentation.