SCADA and RTU Field Technician

We are looking for a Junior SCADA & RTU Field Technician to support the installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SCADA, RTU, PLC, HMI, and field instrumentation systems. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of industrial automation and control systems and be willing to work at field sites under the supervision of senior engineers/technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of SCADA and RTU systems.
• Support senior technicians in troubleshooting PLC, RTU, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Perform basic I/O checking and signal verification between field devices, RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Assist with checking digital and analog signals.
• Support troubleshooting of communication issues between PLC/RTU and SCADA systems.
• Assist with configuration and testing of SCADA tags, alarms, trends, and displays.
• Assist in testing communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, or Ethernet/IP.
• Support field testing of sensors, switches, transmitters, control valves, and other instrumentation.
• Assist with loop checking and functional testing during commissioning.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting of control panels, RTU panels, PLC panels, and communication equipment.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Record test results, maintenance activities, and site observations.
• Prepare basic technical reports, checklists, and commissioning documents.
• Coordinate with instrumentation, electrical, and automation teams.
• Follow all company HSE and site safety procedures.

Technical Requirements

• Basic knowledge of SCADA systems.
• Basic knowledge of RTU and PLC systems.
• Understanding of HMI/SCADA operation.
• Basic knowledge of digital and analog I/O.
• Understanding of 24V DC control circuits.
• Basic knowledge of field instrumentation and sensors.
• Ability to read basic electrical/control/instrumentation drawings.
• Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of Siemens PLC/TIA Portal is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, or Ethernet communication is an advantage.
• Basic troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and technical documentation.

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Automation & Control Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • or a related technical field.

Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Fresh graduates with good knowledge of PLC/SCADA/RTU may be considered.
• Candidates with industrial training, internship, or academic projects involving automation systems are preferred.

Required Skills

• Good technical and analytical skills.
• Basic troubleshooting ability.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to learn and work under senior supervision.
• Ability to work at industrial/water treatment field sites.
• Strong attention to safety and technical procedures.