Automation Engineer

GulfNet Solutions Company Limited (GNS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GulfNet Solutions Company Limited (GNS) is seeking an experienced automation engineer to provide controls/automation technical support and manage large projects from concept to closeout. The role includes site testing, commissioning, and hands-on PLC/HMI/DCS programming for automated process equipment.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation and possess at least 7 years of experience, with strong knowledge of international standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical / Electronics / instrumentation).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of Water and Power Projects.
• Experience with NWC, SWCC, SIO, RC.
• Knowledge of ANSI, NEMA, UL, and NEC standards.
• Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, RSLogix500/RSLogix5000, RSlinx, ControlLogix, CompactLogix; Siemens/Schneider S7, WinCC, Unity Pro, Wonderware.

Responsibilities

• Concurrently lead and execute medium to high‑level control systems projects in support of testing and commissioning.
• Follow engineering standards and project management guidance for project execution.
• Conduct site surveys, operation & maintenance and troubleshooting for ongoing projects.
• Assign tasks to supervisor/technician for integration of field instruments and equipment.
• Develop IO lists, FAT, SAT documents and system design specs.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Site testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

Tools

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

RSLogix 500/5000

RSLinX

Siemens S7 / WinCC

Unity Pro / Wonderware

Job description

About GulfNet Solution:

Founded in 1997, GulfNet Solutions Company Limited is known under the brand, GNS. Headquartered in Ad Dammam, GNS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers (AZAQ). We specialize in providing consultation, solutions, services and manpower throughout the GCC in information security, mobility, cloud computing, big data, governance, risk management and compliance.

About the Role:

Perform function to provide controls/automation technical support, management and execution of large projects/assignments from initial concept to final closeout.

Responsibilities:

• Concurrently lead and execute medium to high-level control systems projects/assignments in the support of site testing and commissioning
• Follow engineering standard and project management guidance and business tools, utilizing a systematic approach to project execution.
• Conducting site survey, operation & maintenance and troubleshooting for on-going and operated projects.
• Assigning the required tasks to supervisor, technician for integration of field instruments and equipment's.
• Develop IO list, ILD, FAT, SAT documents.
• Develop and update instrument loops diagrams, as well as PFD's, PIDs, ILDs, and Data Sheets.
• Developing mapping and panel design for the PLC's, RTU's to project engineer / supervisor for fabrication and filed termination.
• Develop engineering design scopes and packages.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices.
• Review and comment on project design documents for Instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, level and analytical field analyzer ...etc ), in addition to control valves, MOVs, PCVs and FCVs.
• Lead in installation, Testing and commissioning of the wiring, cabling, and grounding systems following Company and international standards.

Customer satisfaction:

• Plan all actions & Follow-up of Quality of Execution Contract Deliveries, Customer Inspections, Target Deliveries.

Reporting:

• Develop all documents necessary for the follow-up of projects /site activities (site survey, Testing, Commissioning and FAT & SAT reports)

Technical assistance/ Support:

• Provide moderate to high level technical assistance to site operating group through investigations, control system assessments, and design support.
• Development and engineering solutions using all in-house tools, suppliers & partners Solutions.
• Defines moderate to complex process control systems requirements on projects including participating in the creation of appropriate documentation (Software Test Plans, User Requirements, System Design Specification document, SAT , O&M documents ).
• Diagnose technical issues and provide recommendations/ solutions for corrective actions.
• Program PLC and HMI , RTUs , DCS application for automated process equipment.
• Lead Technical discussion/communication with customers during the FAT of PLC or IFAT of equipment.
• Provide new tools/Software to support new PLC/RTUs Product.
• Support for all R&D for new solutions, products and documented all success stores.
• Supporting presales team for pilot projects for clients as part of tasks to prove our solutions.
• Conducting training for customers upon request as part of project execution scope.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical / Electronics /instrumentation)
• Minimum 7 Year Experience in the same field.
• Knowledge of Water and Power Projects
• Experience with NWC, SWCC , SIO , RC
• Knowledge of ANSI, NEMA, UL, and NEC standards.
• knowledge with Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, Factory talk, connected components workbench, RSlogix500, RSlogix5000, RSlinx, ControlLogix, CompactLogix and others like Siemens / Schneider S7, WinCC, Unity pro, Wonderware.