AUTOMATION ENGINEER M/F

General information

Organisation About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of €9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €712 million.

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Position description Job title

AUTOMATION ENGINEER M/F

Contract type

Fixed-term-contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Contract duration

5 years

Job description

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a :

AUTOMATION ENGINEER

• Carry out routine, corrective, and shutdown maintenance tasks in various automation systems.
• Carry out automation project engineering and commissioning activities in automation systems.
• Jobs in this level have prime responsibility to ensure that QAFCO's safety and automation systems (SAS) are maintained in an efficient and economical way, to improve the safety, quality, quantity and environmental aspects of production.
• They must also ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with QAFCO's management systems and aligned with QAFCO's strategy.
• Initiate and gain approval for work permits to facilitate the execution of assigned tasks in compliance with QAFCO safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox meetings to discuss scheduled work activities and ensure correct tools and safety equipment are available prior to commencement of work.
• Carry out the assigned day to day routine and non routine maintenance jobs in the automation systems installed in QAFCO.
• Ensure that the work is completed on time, meeting QAFCO quality standards.
• Carry out ICs computer maintenance including antivirus and Microsoft security patch update, operating system configurations, basic troubleshooting of hardware/software issues.
• Ensure automation assets are maintained in compliance with the QAFCO cyber security requirements.
• Support the installation, testing and commissioning activities of ICs projects/upgrades.
• Ensure good housekeeping to secure the cleanliness of the workplace.
• Comply with QAFCO life saving rules as per "PSa 001 Life Saving Rule" document.
• Participate in the call duty to provide maintenance support outside working hours.
• Support the team to achieve the section/department KPIs.
• Comply with all relevant procedures of QAFCO integrated management system comprising occupational health and safety, quality, environment, responsible care, IFA product stewardship and energy management system.

Key accountabilities

• Maintenance of distributed control system, safety instrumented system, compressor control system:
• Maintain the automation systems to ensure the highest uptime and MTBF.
• Establish and implement various maintenance schedules for the automation systems as recommended by OEM.
• Supervise the work of staff for conformity, good engineering practices, international standards, functional safety and cyber security compliance.

Project execution

• Execute and support various automation projects, prepare cost proposal and coordinate engineering tasks, planning, procurement, manpower hiring, erection and commissioning.
• Work closely with all stakeholders and vendor representatives, conduct necessary project meetings and acceptance tests.
• Follow company procedures for change management.

Profile

Bachelor's engineering degree in instrumentation or electronics discipline (12+4 years). Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in industrial control systems in petrochemical or fertiliser industries.

Hands on maintenance and troubleshooting experience of industrial automation systems such as DCS/ESD control systems, turbo machinery control and protection systems, cyber security guidelines and networking etc.

You are fluent in English with both written and verbal communication.

You will have good interpersonal and organisational skills, a strong level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

What can we offer you?

We offer a long term contract with an attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation and expat standard accommodation.

Position location

Doha

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required: 6 years or more.

Required authorisations

Fit to work

Valid H2S and T BOSIET trainings

Languages

English (C Professional working proficiency)

Our ambition Combining our differences

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promoting diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities.