Senior Control Systems Specialist

We're Hiring: Senior Control Systems SpecialistLocation: United Arab Emirates (Remote)Employment Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Mid-Level to SeniorWork Arrangement: Remote, subject to site and project requirementsAbout UsWe are a construction-focused organization committed to engineering excellence, operational reliability, safety, and effective project delivery. Our teams across Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, Quality, HSE, and Information Technology collaborate to deliver complex projects while maintaining high technical and operational standards.
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Specialist to support the design, configuration, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial control and automation systems. The successful candidate will help ensure reliable system performance, operational safety, and compliance with applicable engineering standards across construction projects, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and maintain control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI and review control system architectures, functional specifications, control narratives, and technical control logic, instrumentation interfaces, alarms, interlocks, and process monitoring functions.
Coordinate control system integration with electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and operational technology teams.
Review engineering drawings, control schematics, loop diagrams, and instrumentation factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and system control system faults, communication failures, configuration issues, and equipment performance problems.
Monitor system reliability and recommend improvements to availability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Apply appropriate cybersecurity controls to industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
Support network segmentation, access management, secure configurations, and vulnerability remediation for control systems.
Ensure control system modifications follow approved engineering, testing, and change management procedures.
Coordinate with contractors, system integrators, equipment vendors, and project stakeholders.
Verify compliance with project specifications, relevant IEC/ISA standards, and applicable UAE requirements.
Maintain technical records, configuration backups, test reports, commissioning documentation, and maintenance procedures.
Investigate recurring system failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and project teams.
Support system upgrades, modernization initiatives, and integration of new automation technologies.
Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in industrial automation, control system engineering, commissioning, or technical knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and industrial communication protocols.
Familiarity with control system design, instrumentation, process control, and system of industrial cybersecurity principles and operational technology security.
Knowledge of relevant IEC, ISA, and functional safety standards where applicable.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and project coordination skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external technical stakeholders.
Preferred CertificationsISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP).
TÜV Functional Safety certification, where relevant.
Relevant PLC, SCADA, or DCS vendor cybersecurity training or management or engineering quality Performance Indicators (KPIs)Control system reliability and availability.
Timeliness of fault diagnosis and corrective actions.
Successful completion of testing and commissioning milestones.
Compliance with technical specifications and safety requirements.
Reduction in recurring control system failures.
Quality of technical documentation and change management records.

What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
Remote working opportunities where compatible with site and commissioning responsibilities.
Professional development and access to relevant technical training.
A collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation and reliability.
Opportunities to contribute to complex construction and industrial automation projects.