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About the Role

Eram Talent is seeking a skilled Technician, SCADA to join a leading organization in Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of industrial processes and infrastructure through the management of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The position involves hands-on installation, ongoing maintenance, and proactive troubleshooting of these critical systems. This is a contract position requiring 5-10 years of experience, with primary work located in Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and potential work in Medina.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SCADA hardware and software components to ensure optimal system functionality.
• Monitor SCADA systems continuously to guarantee stable and uninterrupted 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 for SCADA systems.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance and system updates to ensure peak system performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to implement system improvements and upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of SCADA configurations, maintenance activities, and incident reports.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A technical diploma in Control and Instrumentation or Industrial Automation.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with SCADA systems within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in SCADA system monitoring and operation.
• Strong capabilities in troubleshooting and incident response.
• Experience providing support for PLCs and RTUs.
• Experience offering communication and network support for SCADA systems.
• Expertise in alarm management.
• Capability to conduct both CM and PM activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including 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
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork

Work Location and Type

The primary work location for this role is in Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, with potential work also occurring in Medina. This is a contract position.