Senior Project Engineer

At ABB we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here progress is an expectation - for you your team and the world. As a global market leader well give you what you need to make it happen. It wont always be easy growing takes grit. But at ABB youll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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In this role you will have the opportunity to be a design authority for an engineering discipline. Each day you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring assignments are completed in accordance with contract specifications quality standards safety requirements and cybersecurity policies and standards.

As a Technical Lead you will oversee engineering activities in assignments classified as medium engineering complexity with a specialization in Process Control and/or Safety Systems. Your expertise with ABB 800xA and/or other ABB Control Systems will be key in delivering high-quality solutions. You will manage multiple projects or segments of major initiatives within your discipline ensuring all work aligns with contractual obligations engineering standards and safety protocols.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role is reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager in Dubai. Main stakeholders are customers project managers supply chain teams manufacturing testing and commissioning teams and engineering colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and approving design deliverables ensuring compliance with safety quality and contractual requirements

• Anticipating and resolving technical issues using advanced engineering concepts and best practices

• Collaborating with customers to shape solutions gather feedback and support customer retention through excellent service

• Providing technical support during installation commissioning and start-up ensuring smooth and compliant execution

• Finalizing key concepts such as the Fail-Safe Philosophy and resolving technical issues during project meetings

• Applying Design Thinking conducting peer reviews and promoting knowledge sharing to drive continuous improvement

• Developing and applying standard engineering techniques while ensuring HSE and regulatory compliance

• Managing risks and opportunities by addressing safety quality and cost issues with proactive recommendations

• Creating work plans and cost estimates to ensure timely high-quality and cost-effective project delivery

• Coordinating with Manufacturing Testing and Supply Chain teams to execute seamless technical solutions and support ABB 800xA systems

You will join a dynamic talented high performing team where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications:

• You are highly skilled in ABB 800xA with AC 800M and interface configuration using industrial protocols such as Modbus Profibus IEC and OPC and you enjoy working within the Oil & Gas and Power & Water sectors

• You have over 5 years of experience in automation engineering roles particularly in automation systems and control solutions

• Working as a technical lead with ABB control systems (e.g. 800xA Symphony Plus Freelance) you have delivered projects across Oil & Gas and Power & Water industries

• You are highly adept in ABB platforms and possess solid knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and networking for control systems

• You are passionate about customer engagement and problem solving with strong communication and interpersonal skills

• You hold a degree in Engineering and have extensive knowledge of automation systems and process applications

• You are at ease communicating in English in both technical and customer-facing contexts

• You have hands-on experience with Oil & Gas customers such as ADNOC and understand the specific requirements of this industry

Whats in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.

Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered teams initiate action and we move the world forward together.
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