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Industrial Automation Team Lead - Great Opportunity for Saudi Nationals

Unlock employer Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Direct to Company 2 hours ago · 05 Nov 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k/yr*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the job
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly evolving world. We’re looking for individuals who are always seeking creative ways to grow and learn, and who wish to make a real impact now and in the future. If you are motivated to find solutions and make the world a more inquisitive place, we invite you to join our vibrant international team as an Industrial Automation Team Lead.

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You‘ll make an impact by:

  • Developing and implementing control system solutions for Control System Projects in line with customer technical specifications, standards, and engineering practices.
  • Creating concepts for solving complex customer requirements and producing project specifications, clarifying details with suppliers and customers for sectors such as Water Distribution, Chemical & Petrochemical, Oil & Gas SCADA (both on-shore and off-shore installations), and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
  • Overseeing the software engineering and integration of third-party systems during the engineering phase, as well as hardware planning and monitoring the production of control cabinets in collaboration with engineering partners and subcontractors, both locally and globally.
  • Conducting functional tests, optimizations, and acceptance procedures, delivering comprehensive internal tests and factory integration tests to customers.
  • Preparing, creating, reviewing, and updating project documentation.
  • Supporting technical bidding efforts and collaborating effectively with the Bidding team.
  • Maintaining regular updates on project execution, team performance, and key developments to ensure timely communication and escalation of relevant information to management.

Your success is grounded in:

  • A qualified professional background, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or a similar field) and a minimum of 10-12 years of experience in operational (project & service) and non-operational (bidding) functions.
  • At least 8-10 years of experience in engineering and commissioning the company DCS/SCADA – PCS 7, having completed major customer installation project cycles.
  • The ability to undertake technical lead tasks and manage subprojects within automation projects.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the company’s product range, its integration into automation and digitization solutions, third-party products, and competitor product features for interfacing.
  • Strong knowledge of OT Cybersecurity concepts and experience with OTCC deployments.
  • A preferred certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP certification).
  • Demonstrated respect for diversity and an ability to foster an inclusive work environment, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • A commitment to using AI-based platforms and eagerness to work with the latest technologies.
  • Intercultural experience and a willingness to travel frequently to customer sites for deployment (40%).

You’ll benefit from:

  • 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
  • A diverse and inclusive culture.
  • An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.

Localization Commitment:
Localization is a strategic priority for our growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We strongly encourage qualified Saudi national engineering professionals meeting the stated qualifications to apply for this role, as we are committed to developing local talent and building long-term engineering capability in line with Vision 2030 growth strategy.

Transform the everyday with us!
We value outstanding identities and perspectives and are committed to providing equitable opportunities while creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our society. We celebrate individuality and the different needs of our team members, understanding that diverse thought drives innovation. Our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is a top priority, and we encourage applications from a wide talent pool, offering flexibility and reasonable adjustments where required. Join us in creating a better tomorrow.

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