Control and Automation Engineer

About the Role

Tibah Airports Operation is seeking a Control and Automation Engineer to join their team in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience in the field. The role focuses on ensuring the reliable and safe operation of critical industrial control and automation systems within the airport environment.

Role Overview

The Control and Automation Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management of industrial control and automation systems. This includes the design, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and optimization of various systems such as PLC, SCADA, BMS, DCS, instrumentation, control panels, and their associated electrical infrastructure. The position supports both preventive and corrective maintenance activities to uphold operational integrity and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, and other automation systems.
• Diagnose control-system faults and implement corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs, control logic, sequences, and HMI interfaces.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for automation and control equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot sensors, transmitters, actuators, control valves, relays, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Review electrical and control drawings, including control schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams, I/O lists, instrumentation drawings, and Cause & Effect diagrams.
• Perform testing and commissioning of automation and control systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, modifications, and new automation projects.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, IT, and other engineering teams during troubleshooting and project execution.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for automation improvement and energy optimization.
• Maintain accurate records of PM/CM activities, breakdowns, modifications, and system parameters.
• Support contractors and vendors during installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure automation systems comply with applicable safety, engineering, and company standards/procedures.
• Prepare technical, maintenance, and test reports, along with equipment documentation.
• Maintain backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, configurations, and critical automation data.
• Support SCADA/BMS integration and communication networks, including industrial communication protocols.
• Participate in emergency and breakdown response activities when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in control and automation engineering.
• Knowledge of IEC, NFPA, ISA, and other applicable industry standards.

Work Environment and Type

This is a full-time position based in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, within the operations of Tibah Airports Operation. The role involves working collaboratively with various engineering disciplines to maintain high operational standards and system reliability.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply for this role.