SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare BOQs and quotations for new tenders and additional works/VOs.
• Prepare electrical/instrument/control cable schedules and instrument installation based on hook-up drawings.
• Develop PLC programs and SCADA applications conduct office simulations prior to deployment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing PLC/SCADA systems.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover.
• Plan and execute FAT for panels perform on-site installation, testing, commissioning, and point-to-point checks.
• Generate test protocols, test reports, and commissioning dossiers submit to client.
• Prepare and submit As-Built drawings with Professional Engineer (PE) endorsement.
• Prepare detailed work schedules, site organization charts, and manpower mobilization plans.
• Lead day-to-day site activities assign tasks, coordinate tools/materials, and supervise technicians.
• Verify and approve project technicians timesheets.
• Attend weekly client progress meetings and internal meetings present progress and risks.
• Produce daily/weekly progress reports and minutes of meeting.
• Prepare MSRA/Method Statements for all work activities and ensure compliance with QHSE/WSH requirements.
• Submit material catalogues/samples arrange RTO inspections, site inspections, and testing per customer requirements.
• Provide remote/phone support for urgent site issues coordinate swift fault resolution and escalation.
• Apply strong working knowledge across Electrical systems, BMS, Process Instrumentation, and Fire Alarm interfaces.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Control & Automation or equivalent.
• Hands-on PLC/SCADA engineering, FAT/SAT, and commissioning experience.
• Proficient with instrumentation, control wiring practices, and reading P&IDs/loop diagrams.
• Strong documentation skills (reports, O&M manuals, MSRA, as-builts).
• Effective stakeholder communication and team leadership at site.

KPIs / Deliverables:

• Zero LTI and full compliance with MSRA/WSH requirements.
• On-time FAT/SAT completion and system handover.
• Defect closure within agreed SLAs.
• Complete documentation set (test reports, O&M, as-builts with PE).
• Cost/variation control and accurate weekly reporting.