Automation Technician – DCS / ESD / PLC Systems

Perform routine, corrective and shutdown maintenance, troubleshooting, and project commissioning activities on automation and Safety and Automation Systems (SAS), ensuring safe, reliable and cost-effective operation. Maintain and troubleshoot Honeywell TDC 3000, Experion, FSC and Safety Manager; Triconex safety systems; Siemens S7 PLCs; and Allen-Bradley PLCs.

Maintain and troubleshoot turbomachinery control and protection systems, including Bently Nevada vibration and axial monitoring systems. Perform Industrial Control System (ICS) computer maintenance, including antivirus and Microsoft security patch updates, operating system configuration, and basic hardware/software troubleshooting, in compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

Obtain approved work permits, conduct toolbox meetings, verify tools and PPE, and comply with Company safety requirements and Life Saving Rules under PSa-001. Support ICS installations, testing, commissioning and upgrades; complete maintenance activities on time to required quality standards, maintain records, and ensure good housekeeping.

Participate in on-call maintenance support, contribute to departmental KPIs, and comply with Company strategy and Integrated Management System requirements covering occupational safety, quality, environment, Responsible Care, IFA Product Stewardship and energy management.

Requirements

Engineering Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Automation or a related discipline through a 12+3-year education programme. Minimum 6 years of relevant hands-on experience in automation maintenance within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Fertilizer industry. Demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting competency in the listed Honeywell, Triconex, Siemens and Allen-Bradley DCS, ESD and PLC systems.

Practical knowledge of Bently Nevada monitoring systems, ICS computer maintenance, cybersecurity compliance, and control system testing and commissioning. Familiarity with maintenance documentation and work order management; hands-on experience with the SAP EAM Work Order module is preferred.