Field Service Engineer - System 800xA (Safety)

ABB; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Qatar seeks a Graduate Engineer with extensive System 800xA safety systems experience to join our on-site service team in the oil and gas sector. You will plan and execute field service tasks, identify improvement opportunities, coordinate material lists, ensure parts availability, and support safety standards in line with ABB processes.

Join a dynamic team where your expertise drives reliability and safety across critical operations, with opportunities for international collaboration and

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with instrumentation or electrical engineering background and strong safety system knowledge.
• Minimum 8 years experience, with at least 5 years in customer support, project, or service engineering of System 800xA based safety systems.
• Hands-on experience with 800xA based integrated control and safety system hardware and software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with on-site customers to identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce pain points.
• Perform field service tasks, diagnose technical issues, and analyze remotely or on-site per ABB processes.
• Prepare material lists and ensure availability of parts and equipment for service activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment/process failures and propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

System 800xA

Industrial networking

Cyber security 800xA

Functional safety knowledge

Project / service engineering

Electrical/Instrumentation background

Education

Graduate Engineer - Instrumentation/Electrical

Tools

AC800M HI library

Modbus/OPC

Networking equipment

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to

LBL Service Delivery Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work with low to medium complexity as per work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Each day, you will plan and execute work on a first-time right approach with customers. You will also showcase your expertise by displaying a clear understanding of sense of urgency and care in your own area of responsibility.

The work model for the role is: {onsite/Office Based}

This role is contributing to the PAEN-Qatar. Main stakeholders are PAEN.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Working with the customer (while on-site) to identify opportunities to improve the customer’s operations and eliminate pain points.
• Performing field service tasks, identifying technical issues, and performing analysis through remote or on-site activity in service categories and products.
• Preparing material lists needed for service activity and ensuring that all materials, parts, and equipment are available and of appropriate quality for service activities.
• Troubleshooting equipment/process failures, requesting proactive corrective actions, and making recommendations to avoid such issues in the future.

Our team dynamics

You will join a Dynamic, Talented and High Performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer in instrumentation, Electrical or Equivalent Engineering degree.
• Must have minimum 8 years of experience of at least 5 years as customer support / project / service engineer of System 800xA based safety systems preferably in Oil & Gas / Power & Water industry.
• Good hands-on experience in system 800xA based integrated control and safety system (both hardware and software) is a Must-have with AC800M HI library-based application development – project & commissioning
• Knowledge of FSMS (functional safety management system) is a Must-have for this role and valid Functional Safety certifications preferred such as TUV FS engineer, ABB certifications etc.
• Knowledge of Functional safety technical standards IEC61511, IEC61508 and corresponding system engineering practice experience.
• Hands on Experience in Industrial networking, network switch configuration
• Hands on experience in Cyber security for 800xA based systems
• Be an analytical thinker, self-starter, resilient and highly adaptable- in line with ABB’s latest advance service & digital portfolio
• Hands on Experience in industrial communication protocols like Modbus- RTU & TCP, OPC, etc.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.

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More About Us

ABB’s Energy Industries division is enabling safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, power generation, life sciences and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector. Our technologies and solutions are designed to create value, improving operational efficiency and productivity, enhancing safety and minimizing risk. We support the development of new and renewable energy models - enabling energy efficient and low carbon operations across traditional industries.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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