The Mid-Level Control Systems Supervisor is responsible for supervising the maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of plant control systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, and HMI platforms. The role involves working closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient automation system performance, while managing a small team of technicians or junior engineers.
Supervise the maintenance and calibration of control system hardware and software.
Perform troubleshooting on PLC/DCS/SCADA faults and control logic issues.
Maintain the availability and integrity of automation systems and plant data acquisition.
Manage day-to-day activities of control system technicians and contractors.
Assign work orders and oversee execution of routine and emergency maintenance tasks.
Ensure work is performed in compliance with safety and control system standards.
Support control logic modifications, sequencing, and interlock validation.
Assist in updating and testing PLC/DCS programming and HMI graphics.
Support alarm rationalization and system tuning as required by process needs.
Maintain up-to-date system backups and ensure system restore capability.
Keep documentation such as I/O lists, loop diagrams, logic drawings, and configuration records current.
Participate in change management and version control for software modifications.
Support integration of new instruments, equipment, or skids into the control system architecture.
Assist in planning and executing small control system upgrades or migrations.
Coordinate with vendors during FAT/SAT and commissioning of control-related projects.
Ensure automation systems follow safety protocols including interlocks and ESD systems.
Support compliance with functional safety (SIL) standards where applicable.
Assist in implementing basic cybersecurity best practices in control networks.
Working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, DeltaV).
Understanding of control logic, ladder diagrams, and function block programming.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control schematics.
Basic understanding of industrial protocols like Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control Systems, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
5–8 years of experience in control systems or industrial automation, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
Hands-on experience in industrial facilities such as oil & gas plants, chemical plants, or power stations.
Familiarity with ISA/IEC standards and basic safety system principles is preferred.
Basic knowledge of CMMS and system documentation tools.