Job Brief:
Are you an experienced PLC & Automation Engineer with hands-on skills in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial automation systems? We are looking for a dynamic engineer to join our Abqaiq-based team working on advanced control systems in industrial settings. Your expertise will ensure system efficiency, performance, and compliance in mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement PLC programs for industrial automation applications.
- Configure and troubleshoot PLCs from vendors such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider.
- Integrate and program HMI/SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
- Perform commissioning and testing of automation systems on-site.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams and flowcharts.
- Monitor system performance and implement optimizations.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve control system issues.
- Ensure all automation systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.
- Support training initiatives for operations personnel.
Required Qualification / Experience / Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Control Systems Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
- Expertise in Siemens TIA Portal and other PLC software platforms.
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and control logic.
- Familiarity with sensors, actuators, VFDs, and protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.
- Skilled in system testing and diagnostics.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Language: Proficient in English (spoken and written).
- Mindset: Analytical, proactive, and team-oriented.
Location: Abqaiq, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Type of Employment: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
What You Can Expect from the Employer:
Involvement in industrial automation projects across sectors.
A dynamic work culture focused on innovation, safety, and reliability.
Field exposure in real-time system implementation and optimization.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA integration?
- Are you familiar with Siemens TIA Portal and other automation software?
- Can you read and troubleshoot electrical and control schematics?
- Have you worked on-site in commissioning and testing industrial systems?
- What is your current and expected salary?
- How soon can you join if offered the role?
