Automation Engineer

Swan Global; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Qatar is seeking a PCS7 Engineer with ELICS Systems expertise for a project in Ras Laffan. The role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA, hands-on experience with PCS7 Safety Systems, and the ability to work closely with clients. Responsibilities include programming control systems, installation, testing, and active involvement throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience in PCS7 Safety Systems.
• Specific experience with ELICS Systems required.

Responsibilities

• PCS7, WinCC and STEP 7 programming of control systems
• Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites.
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle.

Skills

Siemens DCS and SCADA design

PCS7 Safety Systems

Good client facing skills

Knowledge of Water and Wastewater processes

Willingness to travel

Qatar driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

Modbus (serial)

Modbus (TCP)

IEC-61850

OPC

Job description

Overview

Hiring PCS7 Engineer with ELICS Systems Expertise

Location: Ras Laffan & Other customer Site

Salary: TBD

Working Hours & Days: 10 hours, 6 days a week

Duration: 6-12 months

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands on experience in PCS7 Safety Systems
• Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team.
• In depth knowledge of Water and Wastewater process, Petrochemical processes, and Oil & Gas processes
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Qatar driving license

Desirable Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Specific experience with ELICS Systems required:

• Hands-on PCS7 based project experience (Siemens Power Control Library preferred).
• Experience in Electrical/Automation Cabinet Hardware Engineering & Commissioning
• Substation automation control systems.

• Ø EPDCS – Emergency Power Distribution Control Systems.
• Ø PMS - Power Management Systems.
• Ø GMS - Generator Management Systems.
• Ø LSS/LSC Load Sharing, Load Shedding & Load Management Systems.

• Documentation (IO Lists, FDS, FAT procedure, SAT procedure, Logic Flowchart, Control Philosophy, O&M manuals)
• Hands-on expertise in third party integration protocols such as Modbus (serial), Modbus (TCP), IEC-61850, OPC)
• Knowledge of functional block development and customization in PCS7
• Conducting internal testing, FAT and SAT.
• Minimum experience 5+ Years – with PCS 7 preferred Oil & Gas Systems
• Ability to develop PCS7 and PLC programs based on reading schematics and interpreting customer specifications
• Ability to troubleshoot control loops and motor wiring
• Network architecture design and Industrial instrumentation selection, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting

Job Responsibilities

• PCS7, WinCC and STEP 7 programming of control systems
• Fire & Gas systems and Emergency Shutdown Systems design and programming.
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing,
• installation and configuration, and documentation
• Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites