Senior Project Automation Lead – PLC/SCADA & DCS Expert

Karbontürk; Akdeniz Bölgesi; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Karbontürk, a leader in sustainability and process automation, seeks a Project Automation Executive to oversee all automation works on a large-scale industrial project.

You will lead equipment selection, assembly, commissioning, and on-site contractor management, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511, P&IDs, and project timelines.

This role requires expert PLC/SCADA/DCS experience, international standards knowledge, and fluent English to coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial automation projects.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced experience in Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 DCS architecture (Engineering Station, OS Server/Client, Redundant AS, APL Library).
• Advanced knowledge and experience in PLC programming (TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager).
• Proficient in SCADA, DCS, and HMI (WinCC, OS Server Structures, Web Navigator) configuration and management.
• Expert-level knowledge of industrial communication networks and topologies (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA).
• Knowledgeable in industrial database structures; database and reporting logic; familiar with SQL Server and similar databases; able to manage data archiving and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project automation activities, including equipment selection, assembly, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead and supervise contractors on-site, ensuring work is executed according to project specifications, safety standards, and timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.
• Review, approve, and maintain all technical documentation required from contractors and suppliers, such as Cause & Effect Matrices, I/O Lists, and Interlock Diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and project specifications for automation systems.
• Actively manage critical equipment and spare parts, developing redundancy strategies to minimize downtime.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and functional integration of PLCs, RTUs, and package systems with the main DCS system.
• Maintain communication and configuration of industrial networks, SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems, ensuring smooth operation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and ensure IEC 61511 lifecycle requirements, including HAZOP/LOPA and SIS boundary coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 DCS

TIA Portal

SIMATIC Manager

WinCC

PROFINET/PROFIBUS

Industrial Ethernet

Modbus TCP/RTU

OPC UA

E-plan

Job description

Karbontürk, a leader in sustainability and process automation, seeks a Project Automation Executive to oversee all automation works on a large-scale industrial project.

You will lead equipment selection, assembly, commissioning, and on-site contractor management, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511, P&IDs, and project timelines.

This role requires expert PLC/SCADA/DCS experience, international standards knowledge, and fluent English to coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.