Graduate Trainee Engineer - Automation

Petrotech Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrotech Group is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer in Doha, Qatar. The ideal candidate will maintain and troubleshoot PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, take ownership of tasks, and deliver effective technical support.

The role emphasizes understanding internal processes, applying expertise, and coordinating departmental activities. Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance of PLCs, fault diagnosis, firmware upgrades, IO checks, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering in instrumentation/electronics/industrial automation or related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation systems including ControlLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View SE.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC systems and control panels.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA and field instrumentation faults.
• Monitor system alarms and diagnose issues to restore operation.
• Assist in PLC program backups, restorations and firmware upgrades.
• Maintain documentation including IO lists and system architecture diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company standards.
• Prepare maintenance records and service reports.
• Document root cause analysis and recommendations for tasks performed.

Skills

Ladder logic

SCADA

HMI

PLC

Industrial networks

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Engineering (Instrumentation/Electronics/Industrial Automation)

Tools

Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix)

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

Historian/SQL Server

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an strong I strong ndustrial Automation Engineer with experience in maintaining troubleshooting and supporting PLC HMI and SCADA systems The candidate should be able to work independently take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure efficient resolution of technical issues The role focuses on understanding internal processes applying technical expertise and delivering effective customer support to manage and coordinate departmental activities The ideal candidate should be proactive eager to learn willing to take on new challenges and motivated to develop their skills and advance professionally within the organization

Roles amp Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC systems and control panels
• Troubleshoot PLC HMI SCADA and field instrumentation faults
• Monitor system alarms diagnose issues and restore normal operation
• Assist in PLC program backup restoration and firmware upgrades
• Perform I O checks loop testing and signal verification
• Maintain industrial communication networks such as Profinet Modbus TCP IP Ethernet IP and Profibus
• Conduct routine inspection of power supplies PLC racks communication modules and field devices
• Maintain maintenance records fault logs and service reports
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures permit-to-work systems and company standards
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including functional specifications I O lists and system architecture diagrams
• Ensure proper software version programming tools and backups of programs
• Understand specific needs or requirements of the task and apply skills or knowledge on the job
• Responsible for processing of medium to high complexity tasks as per the defined standards
• Documents procedures root cause analysis and recommendations for all tasks performed

QHSE Responsibilities

• Comply with all QHSE standards policies and procedures relevant to your work
• Actively participate in QHSE meetings and complete all required safety inductions and trainings
• Identify and report unsafe conditions take corrective action where possible within your scope
• Follow guidance provided by QHSE officers and use PPE and emergency equipment correctly
• Support a safe work environment by cooperating with safety practices and encouraging others to do the same

Education:

Technical School Graduation / Diploma in engineering (Instrumentation / Electronics / Industrial automation or related field).

Skills & Competencies:

Role Behavior Accountability - Understands own role and how to contribute to the organization's success Work Management - Ensure own work plan, support departmental and organization goals Performance Management -Individual Contributor - Balances priorities to accomplish goals Innovation - Seeks and willingly shares leading edge ideas and best practices. People - Shows resilience when faced with setbacks or criticism

Job-Specific Competencies

Strong software coding skills with Ladder logic, Functional block drawing and Structural Text is preferred Strong understanding of industrial protocols such as Modbus, Bacnet and Ethernet/IP Knowledge of Data Logging on Historian server or SQL server Knowledge of PLC Redundancy configuration Knowledge of SCADA Server and client configuration Knowledge of Report generation from Historian server

Skills

Good communication (Verbal & Written) & interpersonal skills. Well versed in MS Office and Internet. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Panel drawing, C&E, Project specification, ILD, System architecture, Operating and maintenance manuals. Technical expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, Historian system, Network components (Switches, FOC) Network Diagnostics Program Backup and Restore Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure Willingness to learn and adapt

Experience:

1 2 years of relevant work experience as a Project Engineer, focusing on promoting industrial automation solutions and services. Previous experience as an Application Engineer will be an added advantage. Minimum 1 2 years of hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation systems, including ControlLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View SE, with a strong preference for candidates from the Process industry (Metro, Water and Wastewater, HVAC, Oil & GAS). Mandatory experience in the process industry.