DCS, SCADA & Automation Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Petrocon Engineers & Consultants is looking for an experienced DCS, SCADA & Automation Commissioning Engineer to join the AMAALA Project in Saudi Arabia. The role involves commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, system integration, start‑up support and ensuring operational readiness of industrial automation and control systems.

Key responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities for DCS, PLC, SCADA and industrial automation systems.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks and functional testing.
• Support plant start‑up, system validation and operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations and vendor teams.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, test reports and system handover records.
• Assist with operator training and final system handover.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V10 (mandatory).
• Immediate availability for mobilization.
• Strong practical experience in DCS, SCADA, PLC and industrial automation commissioning.
• Experience in water treatment, desalination/RO, wastewater treatment or utilities is preferred.
• Good English communication skills.

Required skills

• Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 V10
• DCS commissioning
• SCADA systems
• PLC programming and commissioning
• Industrial automation
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Loop checking
• Functional testing
• Control system integration
• Field instrumentation
• Troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Plant start‑up and commissioning
• Commissioning documentation
• System handover