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About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a skilled Technician, SCADA for a contract position within a leading organization located in Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of industrial processes and infrastructure through the management of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background in control and instrumentation or industrial automation, with the capability to manage the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SCADA hardware and software components to ensure optimal system performance.
• Continuously monitor SCADA systems to guarantee uninterrupted and stable operation.
• Perform SCADA system monitoring and operation tasks as required.
• Conduct troubleshooting and incident response for SCADA-related issues.
• Provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
• Offer communication and network support for SCADA infrastructure.
• Manage alarms effectively and respond to alerts.
• Conduct both corrective maintenance (CM) and preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Execute regular preventive maintenance and system updates to maintain peak system efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to implement system improvements and upgrades.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of SCADA configurations, maintenance activities, and incident reports.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a technical diploma in control and instrumentation or industrial automation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with SCADA systems within an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in SCADA system monitoring and operation.
• Proven ability in troubleshooting and incident response, including PLC and RTU support, communication and network support, and alarm management.
• Experience in conducting both corrective and preventive maintenance (CM & PM) activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including providing on-call support as needed.

Required Skills

• SCADA Systems
• SCADA Hardware and Software Components
• SCADA System Monitoring & Operation
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response
• PLC and RTU Support
• Communication and Network Support
• Alarm Management
• Corrective and Preventive Maintenance (CM & PM) Activities
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork

Work Environment and Location

This is a contract position based in Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, with the primary work location in Yanbu and Medina. The role requires flexibility in working hours, including on-call support when necessary.