Automation Technician – DCS / ESD / PLC Systems

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is hiring a full-time Automation Technician in Doha for its Oil & Gas business. The technician performs routine, corrective and shutdown maintenance, troubleshooting and project commissioning on automation and Safety and Automation Systems (SAS), ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Honeywell TDC 3000, Experion, FSC and Safety Manager, Triconex safety systems, Siemens S7 and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot turbomachinery control and protection systems, including Bently Nevada vibration and axial monitoring systems.
• Perform ICS computer maintenance, including antivirus and Microsoft security patch updates, OS configuration and basic hardware/software troubleshooting, in line with cybersecurity requirements.
• Obtain approved work permits, run toolbox meetings, check tools and PPE, and follow company safety rules and Life Saving Rules under PSa-001.
• Support ICS installations, testing, commissioning and upgrades; complete maintenance on time to quality standards, keep records and maintain good housekeeping.
• Take part in on-call maintenance support, contribute to departmental KPIs and comply with the Integrated Management System covering occupational safety, quality, environment, Responsible Care, IFA Product Stewardship and energy management.

Required profile

• Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Automation or a related discipline through a 12+3-year education programme.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on automation maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Fertilizer industry.

Required skills

• Demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting of Honeywell, Triconex, Siemens and Allen-Bradley DCS, ESD and PLC systems.
• Practical knowledge of Bently Nevada monitoring systems, ICS computer maintenance, cybersecurity compliance and control system testing and commissioning.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation and work order management; hands-on experience with the SAP EAM Work Order module is preferred.