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Automation Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 21 Oct 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $50k - $80k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Intermediate
  • English: Professional

Position

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a proud member of the Ghobash Group, has made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE for almost 20 years, executing both onshore and offshore projects. We provide full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and support exploration, production, and refining processes through our localized expertise.

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Job Description

  • Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of automation systems, control panels, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and instrumentation devices.
  • Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and technicians to ensure smooth execution of work as per approved schedules and drawings.
  • Review and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and cable schedules.
  • Ensure proper calibration and configuration of field instruments such as transmitters, control valves, switches, and sensors.
  • Oversee wiring, termination, and connection of control and instrumentation systems.
  • Monitor the progress of automation works and prepare daily/weekly progress reports.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE policies, safe work procedures, and quality standards.
  • Assist in troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning of automation and control systems.
  • Verify the installation and integration of automation systems with other disciplines.
  • Supervise and train technicians and foremen to maintain high work quality and efficiency.
  • Support the preparation of material take-offs, job estimates, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

  • Diploma / Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in E&I and automation works, preferably in Oil & Gas / Industrial / EPC projects.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems (Siemens, ABB, Schneider, or Yokogawa preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control loops, and communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet).
  • Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, ISA, and IEEE.
  • Good communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Work Conditions

  • Flexibility to work at project sites and in offshore/onshore environments as required.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and teams under tight deadlines.
  • Strong commitment to HSE and quality assurance.
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