About the Role
We are seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The successful candidate will work independently and take ownership of tasks to ensure effective resolution of technical issues. This position focuses on understanding internal processes, applying technical expertise, and delivering outstanding customer support to manage and coordinate departmental activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proactivity, a desire to learn, and a motivation to develop their skills for professional advancement within the organization.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC systems and control panels.
- Troubleshoot faults in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and field instrumentation.
- Monitor system alarms, diagnose issues, and restore normal operation.
- Assist in PLC program backup, restoration, and firmware upgrades.
- Conduct I/O checks, loop testing, and signal verification.
- Maintain industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus.
- Conduct routine inspections of power supplies, PLC racks, communication modules, and field devices.
- Maintain maintenance records, fault logs, and service reports.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and company standards.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including functional specifications, I/O lists, and system architecture diagrams.
- Ensure proper software versioning, programming tools, and backups of programs.
- Understand specific needs of tasks and apply skills and knowledge effectively.
- Responsible for processing medium to high complexity tasks according to defined standards.
- Document procedures, conduct root cause analysis, and provide recommendations for all tasks performed.
QHSE Responsibilities
- Comply with all QHSE standards, policies, and procedures relevant to the role.
- Actively participate in QHSE meetings and complete all required safety inductions and training.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, taking corrective actions where possible within the scope of work.
- Follow guidance from QHSE officers and utilize PPE and emergency equipment correctly.
- Support a safe work environment by cooperating with safety practices and encouraging others to do the same.
Education
- Technical School Graduation / Diploma in engineering (Instrumentation / Electronics / Industrial automation or related field).
Skills & Competencies
Role Behavior
- Accountability: Understands own role and its contribution to organizational success.
- Work Management: Ensures alignment of own work plan with departmental and organizational goals.
- Performance Management: Balances priorities to accomplish goals as an Individual Contributor.
- Innovation: Seeks and shares leading-edge ideas and best practices.
- People: Demonstrates resilience in the face of setbacks or criticism.
Job-Specific Competencies
- Strong coding skills in Ladder Logic, Functional Block Drawing, and Structured Text preferred.
- Strong understanding of industrial protocols, including Modbus, Bacnet, and Ethernet/IP.
- Knowledge in Data Logging on Historian Server or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of PLC Redundancy configuration and SCADA server/client configuration.
- Familiarity with report generation from Historian Server.
Skills
- Good communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and internet applications.
- Ability to read and interpret Panel drawings, C&E, project specifications, ILD, system architecture, operating and maintenance manuals.
- Technical expertise in PLC, HMI, SCADA, Historian systems, and network components (switches, FOC).
- Capable of network diagnostics, program backups & restoration, and electrical/instrumentation maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA).
- Ability to work under pressure and willingness to learn and adapt.
Experience
- 1–2 years of relevant work experience as a Project Engineer focused on promoting industrial automation solutions and services.
- Previous experience as an Application Engineer is an advantage.
- Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation systems, including ControlLogix, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View SE, with a strong preference for candidates from the process industry (Metro, Water and Wastewater, HVAC, Oil & Gas).
- Mandatory experience in the process industry.
