Senior Automation Engineer, Siemens Energy Dammam

Siemens Energy’s Transformation of Industry (TI) business unit is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer for our Saudi Arabia office located in Dammam. Our unit is responsible for providing solutions for Electrification, Automation and Digitalization to the Oil & Gas and Petro-Chemical industries as well it is a renowned supplier of Water Treatment plants and solutions.LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU!Your ProfileBachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Automation or Controls Engineering, or a related polytechnical field of study, preferred with proven experience in Siemens Automation and Control systemsTypically, a 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in design, engineering, testing, and commissioning of Siemens PCS7, WinCC and TIA Portal systems is mandatoryAdvanced working knowledge of Siemens PLC systems: Simatic S7 400, F & FH systems, S7 1200, S7 1500. TUV Certification for Safety Systems is preferredPractical experience with Industrial Communication via Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet networks is a mustAbility to establish communication interfaces with 3rd party MODBUS and PROFIBUS devices.Expertise in the field of operational concepts, I&C systems, DCS / SCADA specificationsKnowledge and work experience with Siemens PCS7 is a must and PCS7 V9.0 exposure is preferred. Full knowledge of Client-Server architectures, Historians, and knowledge of VMWare / Virtual systems is preferredKnowledge of Industrial codes and standards – DIN/ ASME / API / ANSI / NEMA / NPFA / ATEX etc.Must be abreast with MS office applications. Knowledge of Autocad, Sigraph or Eplan is preferredExperience with Windows Server, MS SQL Server, VMWare / VirtualizationHands on work experience with SCADA, DCS, ESD and F&G systemsElectrical wiring in low voltage cabinets, ability to develop engineering drawings and wiring schematics, loop diagrams and power distribution for automation systems.Ownership attitude when interfacing and coordinating with other business functions such as Sales, Customer Services, Finance, etc.Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skillsIntercultural sensitivity and willingness to travel on sites as and when needed.Ability to interface with filed instrumentation is mandatory.Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards such as SAES and SAMS is preferredPractical knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives will be preferred, but not mandatory.Basic knowledge of IT and OT Security that is required to ensure safe implementation of DCS and SCADA systems.Excellent command of English. Arabic is an advantage.Able to prioritize tasks and to manage workloads in an effective manner with minimal direct supervision and flexibility in managing multiple and diverse tasks.Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in time critical situationsSensitive and responsive to the needs of different religious, ethnic, tribal, and cultural groups.Proven integrity and high personal standards of behavior.Experience in working in a multinational and multicultural environment, as well as proven interpersonal skills and ability to successfully engage with diverse audiences.Proficient in MS Office suiteExclusive to Saudi Arabian nationals only. Females are encouraged to apply.Your ResponsibilitiesWork independently and / or as part of a team in designing, engineering, testing, and commissioning of Siemens automation systems.To support Sales team with technical proposals, estimations, and budget calculationsResponsible for completing engineering tasks in a timely and cost-effective mannerLiaise with customers, sub-contractors, vendors, site contractors to achieve project engineering, testing and commissioning targetsSupports Root Cause Analyses of technical problems and carry out Corrective & Preventive maintenance as needed on sites.Supports the development of engineering methodologies and standards and help achieve standardized solutionsYour opportunities for personal growthMentorship opportunities from team members with decades of industry experienceTechnical challenges drive growth of problem-solving abilitiesEncouraged to pursue continuous development via in-house and external trainings to excel your personal growth related to your job functionFurther develop your abilities to manage internal and external project stakeholdersChance to grow and be a team lead in your disciplineLET’S TALK ABOUT US!Let’s make tomorrow different today” is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable future. 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