Sr. Automation Engineer for Customer Service

at  SIEMENS ENERGY

Siemens Energy’s Industrial Application Solutions business unit is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer for our United Arab Emirates office located in Abu Dhabi. Our unit is responsible for providing solutions for Automation, Controls, Electrification and Digitalization to the Oil & Gas and Petro-Chemical industries as well it is a renowned supplier of Water Treatment plants and solutions.

WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THIS JOB?

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Automation or Controls Engineering, or a related polytechnical field of study, preferred with proven experience in Siemens Automation and Control systems
• Typically, a 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in design, engineering, testing and commissioning of Siemens PCS7, WinCC and TIA Portal systems is mandatory
• Advanced working knowledge of Siemens PLC systems: Simatic S7 400, F & FH systems, S7 1200, S7 1500. TUV Certification for Safety Systems is preferred.
• Practical experience with Industrial Communication via Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet networks is a must.
• Ability to establish communication interfaces with 3rd party MODBUS and PROFIBUS devices.
• Expertise in the field of operational concepts, I&C systems, DCS / SCADA specifications
• Knowledge and work experience with Siemens PCS7 is a must and PCS7 V9.0 exposure is preferred. Full knowledge of Client-Server architectures, Historians, and knowledge of VMWare / Virtual systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Industrial codes and standards – DIN/ ASME / API / ANSI / NEMA / NPFA / ATEX etc.
• Must be abreast with MS office applications. Knowledge of Autocad, Sigraph or Eplan is preferred
• Experience with Windows Server, MS SQL Server, VMWare / Virtualization,
• Hands on work experience with SCADA, DCS, ESD and F&G systems
• Electrical wiring in low voltage cabinets, ability to develop engineering drawings and wiring schematics, loop diagrams and power distribution for automation systems.
• Ownership attitude when interfacing and coordinating with other business functions such as Sales, Customer Services, Finance, etc.
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills
• Intercultural sensitivity and willingness to travel on sites as and when needed.
• Ability to interface with filed instrumentation is mandatory.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards such as SAES and SAMS is preferred
• Practical knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives will be preferred, but not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of IT and OT Security that is required to ensure safe implementation of DCS and SCADA systems.

• Work independently and / or as part of a team in designing, engineering, testing and commissioning of Siemens automation systems.
• To support Sales team with technical proposals, estimations and budget calculations
• Responsible for completing engineering tasks in a timely and cost effective manner
• Liaise with customers, sub-contractors, vendors, site contractors to achieve project engineering, testing and commissioning targets
• Supports Root Cause Analyses of technical problems and carry out Corrective & Preventive maintenance as needed on sites.
• Supports the development of engineering methodologies and standards and help achieve standardized solutions