Overview
Automation Technician Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Madre Integrated Engineering
Madre Integrated Engineering | Full time
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems supporting continuous process operations across the QAFCO ammonia and urea fertilizer plant
- Perform configuration, programming, and modification of PLC logic (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, or equivalent) and SCADA/HMI interfaces under approved Management of Change (MOC) procedures
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on field instrumentation, control panels, actuators, solenoid valves, and automation hardware; ensure minimal process disruption during interventions
- Support DCS (Honeywell Experion, ABB 800xA, or equivalent) maintenance activities including controller backups, loop checks, alarm rationalization, and functional safety testing
- Participate in Safety Instrumented System (SIS) testing and proof tests for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) in compliance with IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 standards
- Coordinate with process, electrical, and instrumentation teams during plant shutdowns and turnarounds to execute automation scope, loop testing, and system recommissioning
- Maintain automation documentation including as-built drawings, cause-and-effect diagrams, loop folders, and change records in compliance with QAFCO engineering and HSE standards
Requirements
- Diploma in Automation, Instrumentation, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
- PLC/SCADA Certification (mandatory); certifications from Siemens, Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley), or equivalent OEM are highly valued
- 4–7 years of hands-on automation maintenance experience in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry ; ammonia/urea or petrochemical plant experience is highly preferred
- Proven plant experience with DCS, SIS/ESD systems, SCADA/HMI configuration, and PLC programming in a live process environment
- Familiarity with functional safety standards IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 and experience in SIL verification and proof testing of safety instrumented functions
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols:
Modbus, Profibus, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and OPC; experience with network infrastructure in a plant automation environment - Experience with SAP PM for work order management and maintaining automation maintenance records and equipment history
- Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred
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Title: Automation Technician
Company: Madre Integrated Engineering
Location: Doha, Qatar
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