RTU Maintainence Engineer

Avanceon MEA; Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanceon MEA is seeking an experienced RTU Maintenance Engineer to support industrial automation and SCADA projects in Qatar. The role involves hands-on work with RTUs, PLCs, and control systems to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of on-site maintenance experience, a degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/Automation, and familiarity with Schneider M580, Rockwell, Siemens, and PCS7 platforms. Qatar driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on RTU/PLC/SCADA maintenance.
• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with TBOX RTUs and PLC platforms: Schneider M580, Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7-300/400/1500, PCS7.
• Strong troubleshooting and on-site coordination skills.
• Familiarity with Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet MSTP, OPC, MQTT, DNP3.
• Willingness to work on-site 24/7 and uphold safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of RTU, PLC, and SCADA systems (Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure projects).
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct system health checks, backups, firmware updates, and configuration management.
• Modify and optimize RTU logic as per operational needs.
• Integrate RTUs with PLCs and SCADA systems using standard protocols.
• Prepare maintenance reports, RCA reports, and maintain documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, instrumentation, and field devices.
• Maintain technical documentation and maintenance records.
• Support engineering teams and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

RTU maintenance

SCADA maintenance

Troubleshooting

Site coordination

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering

Tools

Schneider M580

Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Siemens S7-300/400/1500

PCS7

Job description

Job Summary:

Avanceon is looking for an experienced RTU Maintenance Engineer to support industrial automation and SCADA projects in Qatar. If you enjoy hands‑on work with RTUs, PLCs, and control systems, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of RTU, PLC, and SCADA systems (Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure projects)
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system faults to minimize downtime
• Conduct system health checks, backups, firmware updates, and configuration management
• Modify and optimize RTU logic as per operational needs
• Integrate RTUs with PLCs and SCADA systems using standard protocols
• Prepare maintenance reports, documentation, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports
• Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, instrumentation, and field devices
• Maintain technical documentation and maintenance records
• Support engineering teams and contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on experience in RTU, PLC, and SCADA maintenance
• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering
• Hands‑on experience on TBOX RTUs and PLC platforms: Schneider M580, Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7-300/400/1500, PCS7
• Strong troubleshooting and site coordination skills
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet MSTP, OPC, MQTT, DNP3
• Capable of working independently on-site, supporting 24/7 operations, while maintaining high safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Valid Qatar Driving License

Why Avanceon?

• Work on large‑scale automation and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to advanced RTU, PLC, and SCADA technologies
• Career growth within a leading multinational automation company