Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

The Instrumentation & Automation Engineer will be responsible for supervising monitoring and ensuring the successful execution of all instrumentation control automation PLC SCADA and testing & commissioning activities for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project. The role involves review of design documents technical submittals installation works calibration testing commissioning and system integration to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements project specifications approved drawings and international standards. The Engineer will coordinate closely with civil mechanical electrical process and commissioning teams to ensure seamless operation and delivery of all plant automation systems.

• Manage and supervise instrumentation control automation and SCADA works for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
• Review IFC drawings specifications control philosophies instrument datasheets and approved shop drawings.
• Review and approve instrumentation and automation material submittals and technical documents.
• Supervise installation of field instruments such as flow level pressure temperature pH DO turbidity chlorine and other process instruments.
• Review and coordinate P&IDs instrument index I/O lists cable schedules and instrument location drawings.
• Supervise installation and termination of instrument cables junction boxes marshalling panels and control panels.
• Coordinate instrumentation works with civil mechanical electrical process and MEP disciplines.
• Review PLC SCADA HMI RTU and control system architecture and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor PLC and SCADA programming configuration graphics alarms trends and communication interfaces.
• Review control logic cause-and-effect diagrams functional descriptions and sequence of operations.
• Supervise installation and testing of actuated valves control valves motorized valves and associated control equipment.
• Ensure proper calibration and configuration of all process instruments.
• Witness loop checking point-to-point testing functional testing and signal verification.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of instrumentation and automation systems with the commissioning team.
• Verify communication between PLC SCADA MCCs VFDs analyzers remote panels and other plant systems.
• Review and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) where applicable.
• Ensure instrumentation and automation works comply with Dubai Municipality requirements project specifications approved drawings and applicable international standards.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with approved method statements ITPs and quality procedures.
• Inspect delivered instruments and equipment against approved material submittals and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues interface clashes and discrepancies during construction.
• Raise and follow up Inspection Requests (IRs) Site Observations and NCRs related to instrumentation and automation works.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and OEMs for installation calibration testing and commissioning support.
• Monitor project progress and report instrumentation and automation status to the Resident Engineer/Project Manager.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Verify calibration certificates test reports inspection records and commissioning documentation.
• Review as-built drawings O&M manuals spare parts lists training records and handover documents.
• Support final testing commissioning performance testing and operational handover of the STP.
• Ensure all instrumentation and automation systems are fully functional and integrated before final handover.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation Engineering Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Control Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of overall experience in instrumentation control automation and SCADA systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) Water Treatment Plants (WTP) Pumping Stations or similar utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in installation testing commissioning and operation of PLC SCADA HMI RTU MCC VFD analyzers and process instrumentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of process instruments including flow level pressure temperature pH dissolved oxygen (DO) turbidity chlorine analyzers and associated control systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs instrument index I/O schedules cable schedules control philosophies cause-and-effect matrices and functional descriptions.
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) loop checking signal verification and integrated system testing.
• Good understanding of wastewater treatment processes and plant automation requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices related to instrumentation and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards specifications and authority requirements for infrastructure and utility projects is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with contractors suppliers OEMs and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent technical reporting communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certification or training in PLC SCADA automation systems or instrumentation would be an advantage.

Additional Information :

• Instrumentation & Process Control Systems
• PLC SCADA HMI & RTU Systems
• Industrial Automation & Integration
• Testing & Commissioning Management
• Process Instrument Calibration
• FAT SAT & Functional Testing
• Technical Submittal Review
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Interface Coordination
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Handover Management
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract