SCADA Automation Technician

SCADA Automation Technician Job Summary The SCADA Automation Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and supports SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and the related field automation equipment. The role helps keep plants, utilities, or facilities monitored and controlled reliably, with minimal downtime. The position reports to the SCADA/Automation Engineer or Maintenance Manager. Key Responsibilities • Install, configure, and commission SCADA components, including PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, sensors, and field instruments • Monitor SCADA systems and respond to alarms, faults, and communication failures • Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and instrumentation problems and restore operations quickly • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control panels, instruments, and communication devices • Calibrate and test sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control loops • Support the engineer with PLC and HMI programming changes, backups, and updates • Maintain and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, fiber, radio) • Keep documentation current, including as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and maintenance logs • Perform data backups and restoration for PLC, HMI, and SCADA servers • Follow cybersecurity practices and report suspicious system behavior • Apply HSE procedures, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout rules during site work • Prepare incident, maintenance, and shift handover reports Qualifications • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification) • 5 years of experience in SCADA, PLC, or industrial automation support • Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., vendor PLC/SCADA training, ISA, or cybersecurity awareness for ICS) Skills and Competencies • Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, ABB) and SCADA software (WinCC, Ignition, iFIX, Wonderware, or similar) • Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs • Good knowledge of industrial protocols and networking basics • Proficient with multimeters, loop calibrators, and diagnostic tools • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills • Clear technical documentation and communication in English (Arabic is a plus) • Ability to work independently and in a team, including under pressure Show more Show less

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification); 5 years of experience in SCADA, PLC, or industrial automation support; Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., vendor PLC/SCADA training, ISA, or cybersecurity awareness for ICS)

Install, configure, and commission SCADA components, including PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, sensors, and field instruments; Monitor SCADA systems and respond to alarms, faults, and communication failures; Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and instrumentation problems and restore operations quickly; Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control panels, instruments, and communication devices; Calibrate and test sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control loops; Support the engineer with PLC and HMI programming changes, backups, and updates; Maintain and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC, fiber, radio); Keep documentation current, including as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, and maintenance logs; Perform data backups and restoration for PLC, HMI, and SCADA servers; Follow cybersecurity practices and report suspicious system behavior; Apply HSE procedures, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout rules during site work; Prepare incident, maintenance, and shift handover reports