About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
2026-42134
AUTOMATION ENGINEER M/F
Fixed-term-contract
Full time
5 years
We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a :
AUTOMATION ENGINEER
- Carry out routine, corrective, and shutdown maintenance tasks in various Automation systems.
- Carry out Automation Project Engineering and commissioning activities in Automation Systems.
- Jobs in this level have prime responsibility to ensure that QAFCO’s Safety and Automation Systems (SAS) are maintained in an efficient and economical way, to improve the safety, quality, quantity, and environmental aspects of production.
- They must also ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with QAFCO’s Management Systems and aligned with QAFCO’S Strategy.
Responsabilities
- Initiate and gain approval for work permits to facilitate the execution of assigned tasks in compliance with QAFCO safety requirements.
- Conduct toolbox meeting to discuss scheduled work activities and ensure correct tools and safety equipment are available prior to commencement of work.
- Carry out the assigned day-to-day routine and non-routine maintenance jobs in the Automation systems installed in QAFCO.
- Ensure that the work is completed on time, meeting QAFCO quality standards.
- Carry out ICS computer maintenance including Antivirus and Microsoft Security Patch update, operating system configurations, basic troubleshooting of hardware/software issues.
- Ensure Automation assets are maintained in compliance with the QAFCO cyber security requirements.
- Support the installation, testing and Commissioning activities of ICS projects / upgrades.
- Ensure good housekeeping to secure the cleanliness of the workplace.
- Comply with QAFCO Life Saving Rules as per “PSa-001 Life Saving Rule” Document.
- Participate in the call duty to provide maintenance support outside working hours.
- Support the team to achieve the section/department KPIs.
- Comply with all relevant procedures of QAFCO Integrated Management System comprising of Occupational Health and Safety, Quality, Environment, Responsible Care, IFA Product Stewardship & energy Management System
Key accountabilities
- Maintenance of Distributed control system, Safety Instrumented System, Compressor control system:
- Maintain the Automation Systems to ensure the highest uptime and MTBF.
- Establish and implement various maintenance schedules for the automation systems as recommended by OEM.
- Supervise the work of staff for conformity, good engineering practices, international standards, functional safety, and Cyber Security compliance.
Project execution
- Execute and support various Automation Projects, prepare cost proposal and coordinate - engineering
tasks, planning, procurement, manpower hiring, erection & commissioning.
- Work closely with all stake holders and vendor representatives, conduct necessary project meetings
and acceptance tests.
- Follow company procedures for change management.
Bachelor’s Engineering degree in in Instrumentation / Electronics discipline (12+4 years) Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in Industrial Control Systems in Petrochemical or Fertilizer industries.
Hands-on Maintenance and Troubleshooting experience of industrial automation
system such as DCS/ESD Control systems, Turbo Machinery Control and Protection Systems, Cyber Security guidelines and networking etc.
You are fluent in English with both written and verbal communication
You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation
Doha
6 years or more
Fit to work
valid H2S & T-BOSIET trainings
English (C-Professional working proficiency)
SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities
As the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications, SPIE supports its customers design, build, operate and maintain energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly facilities.
With 47,200 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE achieved in 2019 consolidated revenues of €6.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of €416 million.
The Group focuses its development on four activities : (1) Mechanical and Electrical Services (37% of consolidated production for the financial year ended December 31, 2019), which encompass electrical, mechanical and HVAC engineering services; (2) Information & Communications Technology Services (22% of consolidated production for the financial year ended December 31, 2019), which covers the installation, upgrade and management of voice, data and image communications systems; (3) Technical Facility Management (26% of consolidated production for the financial year ended December 31, 2019), which covers the technical management of facilities and related services; (4) Transmission & Distribution (15% of consolidated production for the financial year ended December 31, 2019).
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