RTU Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Avanceon is looking for an experienced RTU Maintenance Engineer to support industrial automation and SCADA projects in Qatar, including water, wastewater and infrastructure projects. The role suits someone who enjoys hands-on work with RTUs, PLCs and control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of RTU, PLC and SCADA systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system faults to minimize downtime
• Carry out system health checks, backups, firmware updates and configuration management
• Modify and optimize RTU logic according to operational needs
• Integrate RTUs with PLCs and SCADA systems using standard protocols
• Maintain control panels, instrumentation and field devices
• Prepare maintenance reports, documentation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports
• Maintain technical documentation and maintenance records, and support engineering teams

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in RTU, PLC and SCADA maintenance
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Automation Engineering
• Ability to work independently on-site, supporting 24/7 operations while keeping high safety, quality and operational standards
• Valid Qatar driving license

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with TBOX RTUs and PLC platforms: Schneider M580, Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Siemens S7-300/400/1500, PCS7
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet MSTP, OPC, MQTT, DNP3
• Strong troubleshooting and site coordination skills

What we offer

• Work on large-scale automation and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to advanced RTU, PLC and SCADA technologies
• Career growth within a leading multinational automation company