PLC & Automation Engineer

Arabian Bemco Contracting Co; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A contracting company in Jeddah is seeking a PLC Specialist passionate about automation and control systems. The role involves programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC systems in industrial environments. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and relevant hands-on experience. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Continuous training and development

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical / Automation / Control Engineering or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with HMI/SCADA, communication protocols, and industrial automation networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Integrate PLCs with SCADA systems, sensors, and control panels.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, system backups, and firmware updates.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation, control loops, and field instrumentation.
• Support commissioning, testing, and startup of new control systems.
• Ensure system reliability, safety compliance, and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Automation / Control Engineering

Diploma in related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Modbus

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Recruitment Immediately PLC Specialist

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Company: BEMCO – Industrial & Power Projects Division

About BEMCO

Since 1965, BEMCO has been a leading EPC Turnkey Contractor in Industrial and Power Projects across the Middle East, Gulf, and North Africa. Headquartered in Jeddah, we deliver world-class solutions in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Commissioning — always driven by quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Role Summary

We are looking for a PLC Specialist who is passionate about automation, control systems, and industrial performance. The ideal candidate will handle programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC systems used in power plants, industrial facilities, and utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Integrate PLCs with SCADA systems, sensors, and control panels.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, system backups, and firmware updates.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation, control loops, and field instrumentation.
• Support commissioning, testing, and startup of new control systems.
• Ensure system reliability, safety compliance, and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to optimize system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical / Automation / Control Engineering or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with HMI/SCADA, communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP), and industrial automation networks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join BEMCO?

Work on landmark industrial and power projects across the region.

Be part of a high-performing engineering team with decades of expertise.

Continuous training and development in advanced automation technologies.

Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.