Automation Technician
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Job Summary
- Operate maintain and troubleshoot PLC SCADA and DCS systems supporting continuous process operations across the QAFCO ammonia and urea fertilizer plant
- Perform configuration programming and modification of PLC logic (Siemens S7 Allen Bradley or equivalent) and SCADA/HMI interfaces under approved Management of Change (MOC) procedures
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation control panels actuators solenoid valves and automation hardware; ensure minimal process disruption during interventions
- Support DCS (Honeywell Experion ABB 800xA or equivalent) maintenance activities including controller backups loop checks alarm rationalization and functional safety testing
- Participate in Safety Instrumented System (SIS) testing and proof tests for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) in compliance with IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 standards
- Coordinate with process electrical and instrumentation teams during plant shutdowns and turnarounds to execute automation scope loop testing and system recommissioning
- Maintain automation documentation including as-built drawings cause-and-effect diagrams loop folders and change records in compliance with QAFCO engineering and HSE standards
Requirements
- Diploma in Automation Instrumentation Electrical or related engineering discipline
- PLC/SCADA Certification (mandatory); certifications from Siemens Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley) or equivalent OEM are highly valued
- 47 years of hands-on automation maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry; ammonia/urea or petrochemical plant experience is highly preferred
- Proven plant experience with DCS SIS/ESD systems SCADA/HMI configuration and PLC programming in a live process environment
- Familiarity with functional safety standards IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 and experience in SIL verification and proof testing of safety instrumented functions
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus Profibus HART Foundation Fieldbus and OPC; experience with network infrastructure in a plant automation environment
- Experience with SAP PM for work order management and maintaining automation maintenance records and equipment history
- Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred
Required Skills:
Valid Electrical License Certificate (issued by a recognized authority); QAFCO or QP vendor approval is an advantage 35 years of hands-on experience in electrical motor maintenance within the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry Proven plant experience including turnaround/shutdown maintenance working in hazardous classified areas and handling process-critical rotating equipment Working knowledge of VFDs MCC panels motor starters and basic understanding of SCADA/DCS systems Experience with SAP PM for maintenance planning and reporting Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred
Required Education:
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
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Being an active member of the United Nations Global Compact since March 2013, Madre Integrated Engineering w.l.l supports the principles of the Global Compact with respect to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
