Automation Engineer (Marine)

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Marine)
Location: UAE / Onboard Vessels (Marine)
Availability: Immediate Joiner Preferred

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer with solid experience in marine automation systems — especially in blast systems, tank gauging, fire-alarm systems, AMS (Alarm Monitoring Systems), and marine boiler automation. The candidate should have a strong technical background and be ready to step into operations immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation and control systems on vessels, including boiler automation, AMS, tank-gauging, and fire-alarm systems.
• Carry out regular maintenance, testing, and inspections of control panels, sensors, and marine instrumentation systems.
• Develop, debug, and optimize PLC programs for marine equipment and safety systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation and control hardware to ensure accurate readings and system reliability.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and operations on board.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical reports, root-cause analyses, and service documentation.
• Ensure all systems comply with marine safety standards, class rules, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of GCC experience in the marine automation industry
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, sensors, and control panels
• Ability to troubleshoot onboard systems independently
• Proven experience working with marine automation systems (blast systems, boiler, AMS, tank gauging, fire-alarm).
• Good understanding of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA systems, and control architecture.
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to onboard and work independently on vessels.
• Immediate joiners preferred

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Experience with marine class societies (e.g., DNV, Lloyd’s, ABS) in system design or maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations in the maritime industry.
• Good communication skills and ability to work across teams.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to join immediately if selected?
• What is your degree specialization? (Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Communication Engineering)?
• Can you explain your experience with marine automation systems such as AMS (Alarm Monitoring System)? Which brands or models have you worked on?
• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Marine: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)