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Automation Supervisor

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking for a Mid-Level Automation Supervisor oversees the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of automation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms. The role involves hands-on technical work, supervision of technicians, support during commissioning, and ensuring high system reliability, safety, and availability.


Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities:

1. Automation System Operations

  • Monitor and supervise the functioning of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI).

  • Support plant operations by ensuring automation systems perform as per required process parameters.

  • Analyze and resolve control system malfunctions and alarms.

2. System Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Supervise and perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of automation hardware and software.

  • Diagnose faults in PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider).

  • Maintain backups of PLC/DCS programs and ensure system configurations are up to date.

3. Commissioning & Testing

  • Assist in loop checking, I/O testing, and commissioning of new systems or modifications.

  • Review control panel wiring, logic diagrams, and automation architecture.

  • Participate in FAT/SAT activities and support integration with field instruments.

4. Team Supervision & Safety

  • Lead a small team of automation technicians and ensure proper task execution.

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and plant automation protocols.

  • Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and IT for control system changes and upgrades.

5. Documentation & Change Management

  • Update and maintain as-built documentation, ladder logic records, and version history.

  • Follow MOC (Management of Change) procedures for automation system updates.

  • Keep logs of system interventions and prepare incident or downtime reports.


Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong hands-on experience with PLC/DCS programming and SCADA/HMI configuration.

  • Working knowledge of automation software tools (e.g., TIA Portal, RSLogix, Wonderware, WinCC).

  • Familiarity with communication protocols like Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP.

  • Good understanding of instrumentation signals and process control loops.

  • Ability to lead small teams and coordinate cross-functional tasks.


Qualifications:

  • Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation.

  • 4–8 years of experience in industrial automation/control systems, including some supervisory exposure.

  • Experience with automation systems in continuous/batch process environments is preferred.

  • Basic understanding of industrial cybersecurity, remote monitoring, and SCADA networking is a plus.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Oil and Gas