Motor Control Specialist / Engineer (Siemens Starters)

Purpose Provides specialist hands-on capability in Siemens motor control and motor starter systems. Installs, commissions and fault-finds direct-on-line and reversing starter circuits, diagnoses faults on installed and running systems, and resolves recurring and intermittent motor control issues to root cause rather than workaround.

Work Overview Install, wire, test and commission Siemens direct-on-line (DOL) motor starter circuits. Install, wire, test and commission Siemens forward / reverse (reversing) motor starter circuits, including mechanical and electrical interlocking. Diagnose faults on installed and running motor control systems — read the schematic, trace the circuit, isolate the cause and prove it.

Build, modify and repair motor control panels and motor control centers (MCCs). Work with control circuits and control relays at 24V DC and 110V AC , including timers, auxiliary contacts and interposing relays. Select, set and verify overload relays and protection devices against motor nameplate data. Carry out continuity, insulation resistance, phase rotation and functional testing prior to energization.

Verify installations against electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and I/O schedules, and mark up drawings where site conditions differ from design. Investigate intermittent and recurring faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective action. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Liaise with Siemens technical support on component-level faults, warranty claims and escalations where root cause sits with the manufacturer. Produce clear fault reports, test records and as-built documentation. Work to relevant electrical standards and site safety procedures, including lock-out / tag-out and permit-to-work systems.

Support the wider projects team on control system installation and commissioning across the project portfolio. Provide technical guidance to site technicians and subcontractors. Attend client sites within the UAE and the wider region as required.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or a related field, or an equivalent trade qualification supported by substantial field experience. Proven hands-on experience with Siemens direct-on-line (DOL) motor starters in the field. Proven hands-on experience with Siemens forward / reverse (reversing) motor starters .

Strong general motor control experience — contactors, overload relays, control circuits and interlocking. Practical working experience with control relays at 24V DC and 110V AC . Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control circuit drawings. Demonstrable fault-finding ability on installed, energized systems.

Strong English communication, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently on site with minimal supervision. Other Preferred Qualifications Siemens SIRIUS range specifically — 3RT contactors, 3RA2 starter assemblies, 3RU / 3RB overload relays, 3RM1 compact starters. Distributed / AS-Interface motor starters — SIRIUS M200D or similar.

Safety relays and safety-related control circuits. Soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs). Experience on infrastructure or other safety-critical installations. Familiarity with PLC-controlled motor control systems and Siemens TIA Portal. Valid UAE driving license. Willingness to travel within the region for site work.