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SPIE Global Services Energy • Doha, Qatar
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer, mid-level to senior; minimum 10 years in Industrial Control Systems maintenance; Bachelor’s in Instrumentation/Electronics (12+4 years).
Stack/tools: Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Compressor control systems, ICS project engineering and commissioning, cybersecurity guidelines, IT/OT networking, Antivirus and Windows OS maintenance, Microsoft Office.
Maintain and troubleshoot automation and control systems to maximize uptime and MTBF; implement OEM-recommended maintenance schedules.
Lead/assist automation project engineering, testing, installation, commissioning, and change management; prepare cost proposals and coordinate tasks.
Ensure compliance with QAFCO safety, quality, cyber security, and integrated management system requirements; conduct permits, toolbox talks, and after-hours call support as needed.
10+ years’ maintenance experience in Industrial Control Systems within Petrochemical or Fertilizer sectors.
Hands-on experience with DCS/ESD and Safety Instrumented Systems; cyber security and basic networking knowledge.
English fluency (written and spoken); strong interpersonal/organizational skills; proficiency in MS Office.
Prior experience with ICS upgrades/projects, vendor coordination, and compliance with Life Saving Rules.
Exposure to ICS cybersecurity practices and OT/IT integration.
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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.
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.
Responsabilities
Initiate and gain approval for work permits to facilitate the execution of assigned tasks in compliance with QAFCO safety requirements.
Conduct toolbox meeting 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 of Occupational Health and Safety, Quality, Environment, Responsible Care, IFA Product Stewardship & energy Management System
Key accountabilities
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 & commissioning.
Work closely with all stake holders and vendor representatives, conduct necessary project meetings
and acceptance tests.
Follow company procedures for change management.
Bachelor's Engineering degree in in Instrumentation / Electronics discipline (12+4 years) Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in Industrial Control Systems in Petrochemical or Fertilizer industries.
Hands-on Maintenance and Troubleshooting experience of industrial automation system 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 organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.