23 Scada Systems jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Job Description:

Design Manager (Scada Systems)

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for a Design Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll get to manage the design delivery of major SCADA projects for water networks, rail systems, and ITS work.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review and approve discipline staffing budget estimates and assignment schedules for each project.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels, including temporary personnel as required, and review and approve staff forecasting reports.

• Oversee all engineering and design efforts across all disciplines for major programs, if assigned.

• Coordinate discipline-specific staffing requirements for the program.

• Monitor the quality and progress of discipline-related work on each project, ensuring production requirements are met.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to address and resolve any current or anticipated issues related to discipline staffing, work quality, schedule adherence, or productivity.

• Develop and implement standards and procedures manuals for the discipline.

• Recommend improvements to departmental procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support pre-contract and business development activities as needed, serving as a technical consultant.

• Ensure discipline performance remains within authorized overhead budgets.

• Actively participate in and promote the Quality Improvement Program.

• Lead or participate in discipline-specific committees, fostering motivation and education among assigned personnel.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in design delivery and construction supervision

• Exceptional client relationship-building skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven experience in proposal writing, pricing, design review, and construction.

• Strong capability to effectively communicate project requirements to team members involved in project execution.

• Demonstrated ability to implement the Quality Management System effectively on assigned projects.

• Expertise in managing the design of SCADA projects, from planning through to handover.

• Solid knowledge of SCADA systems for water networks, rail systems, and ITS systems.

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• Support in defining Process Control Objectives for the processes and following up to ensure that sector objective is in line with the global Refinery objectives and oversee the teams activities in a way that supports the achievement of these objectives.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and follow up on the usage of standard control loops.
• Manage and coordinate all project troubleshooting activities as assigned to Process Control engineers. Support by proposing an adequate advanced control solution to solve recurrent problems and issues.
• Support Advanced Control systems modifications and related items to PCS.
• Ensure continuous knowledge management/sharing among colleagues.
• Close coordination with relevant Sr. Process Control to set the priorities and activities.
• Communication & Coordination with other divisions (Maintenance (CET & M&R ) Process engineering, Business teams).
• Contribute to developing necessary Process Control yearly budget.
• Manage and instruct PCS Technicians in respective areas.
• Develop the training and development requirements of the subordinates.
• Forecast and control the budget and expenditures of the Organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent Process Control.
• Managing daily meetings and oversee daily activities.
• Ensures that Process Control Systems are following & maintaining a high level of standard for Cyber Security to secure Refinery assets & production and data.
• Ensures that the refinery process control systems are maintained safely.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide direction, motivation, training, and technical support to colleagues and subordinates.
• Provides Reports and key performance indicators.
• Participate in Technical meetings and provide presentations based on objectives.

• Education Background: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent. (Computer Science, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering)
• Experience: 6-8 Years experience in Control Engineering in the Petrochemical Industry.

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The automation systems specialist plays a critical role in the commissioning and operation of control systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.

This position involves reviewing and verifying vendor drawings and documents, conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensuring that all control systems meet project specifications and operational requirements.

• Exposure to various technical disciplines and participate in designing and implementing advanced control systems for industrial projects.
• Design of instrumentation systems including sensors and control valves.
• Development of technical drawings, specifications, and installation plans.
• Use of 3D modeling tools and instrumentation software.
• Collaboration with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Exposure to Factory Acceptance Tests, site support, and commissioning.

• Hands-on training with real engineering tasks and responsibilities.
• Opportunity to participate in full-cycle projects.
• Be part of a collaborative and experienced technical team.

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Control or Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in process control and automation.
• Good teamwork, communication, and technical reasoning skills.
• Willingsness to learn design tools and safety standards.

We are seeking a skilled professional to work on complex control systems for Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing control panels, strong background in control panel wiring, fault diagnosis, and on-site commissioning.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control panels for STP and RO systems
• Perform control panel wiring, modifications, and upgrades as needed
• Conduct on-site commissioning and functional testing of control systems
• Diagnose faults in PLCs, sensors, actuators, and other control components
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to ensure smooth system integration
• Maintain detailed records of work performed and assist in preparing technical reports

• Diploma or technical certification in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proven experience (2+ years preferred) in STP and RO control systems
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, relays, timers, and PLCs
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and control panel layouts
• Familiarity with safety standards and electrical codes
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on-site
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

• Experience with major PLC platforms
• Knowledge of motor control systems
• Basic understanding of SCADA systems or HMI software is a plus

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Instrumentation Control Specialist to support diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and maintenance of I&C systems in power and desalination plants.

• Responsibilities:

A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in their job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities generally include managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from a manager, coaching, reviewing, and delegating work to lower-level professionals. The problems faced are often difficult and complex.

How you’ll make an impact

• Developing and implementing sales strategies, along with strategic sales and business development initiatives, aligned with global sales strategies.
• Achieving sales targets concerning budgets and sales efficiency, supporting, maintaining, and growing existing accounts.
• Developing customer relationships within Saudi Arabia to attract new customers and generate recurring revenue from existing ones, partnering with other Hitachi Energy sales organizations to build pipeline and enhance brand presence.
• Ensuring sales achievement through regular oversight, defining, and implementing improvement plans as needed. Developing an organized pipeline targeting specific prospects within identified segments and territories.
• Identifying opportunities at both existing and potential new customers within the defined geographical areas, planning acquisitions, and allocating resources. Providing customer and market feedback on segment intelligence and needs. Participating in technical and product management training to stay updated on go-to-market strategies. Offering feedback on trade events and marketing needs from sales.
• Supporting the development of strong relationships with key customers, building and maintaining relationships with decision-makers, and ensuring effective marketing communications.
• Taking ownership of sales processes, training, and development plans, actions, and programs. Collaborating with Sales Engineering to respond to customer technical needs during sales. Coordinating sales efforts with operational functions and the extended sales team. Providing feedback to Product Management to communicate requirements clearly.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for personal actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-08-05

Reference number: R0091387

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With over a century of pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage transformers, automation, and power electronics, we address the urgent energy challenge of balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people across 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We invite you to apply today.

DCS Engineer

This position is responsible for handling all digital control system activities in the field for various projects. The role entails coordinating and recording tests for digital inputs, controls, measurements, interlocks, and SCADA signals. Additionally, the engineer will coordinate and record tests for complex functionalities and inform and report on time to the respective team members.

• Coordinate and record tests for digital inputs, controls, measurements, interlocks, and SCADA signals.
• Coordinate and record tests for complex functionalities.
• Inform and report on time to the SCS Engineer in charge.
• Prepare AsBuilt documentation for digital systems, including consoles, data lists, IP address plans, and connectivity drawings.
• Prepare images and backups for PCs installed at the site.
• Create backups for switches and GPS equipment installed at the site.
• Demonstrate good communication and writing skills with experience in preparing and presenting reports to multiple stakeholders.
• Lead the installation of the DCS system at the site, including fiber optic layout, PC installation at panels, wiring, and testing.
• Prepare and install labels for fiber optics and Ethernet cables.
• Responsible for the installation, erection, and commissioning activities at sites.
• Manage resource planning and workload to ensure a high billable ratio for assigned projects/sites.
• Support the operations team to control projects effectively in terms of budget, profitability, planning, and reporting (internal/external).
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of documentation as per agreements.
• Coordinate workplace EHS issues and ensure the availability of suitable PPE for T&C personnel, both internal and subcontracted.
• Ensure commitments to customers are met according to the contract with clear feedback through regular communication and meetings.
• Knowledge of schemes and applications of IEDs, including HV & EHV systems and substation automation technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Experience in transformer design processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of GEGA products and systems, especially automation.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• No travel restrictions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PC installation, troubleshooting, and software installation.
• Experience in network deployment.
• Experience in DCS commissioning.
• Understanding of substation electrical drawings and control system concepts.
• Protocols knowledge: T101, T103, T104, IEC61850, Modbus.

• Process-focused and quality-minded.
• Customer-focused.
• Open and honest communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure in complex projects/sites.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect relevant data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.