4 Control Systems jobs in Qatar

Role Description

The Procurement Engineer will play a critical role in sourcing and managing materials and equipment for complex instrumentation and control projects in the Oil & Gas sector. With strong technical knowledge in analyzers, sampling systems, cabinets, junction boxes (JBs), cables, shelters, flow metering skids, instrumentation packages, valves, and various sensors and transmitters, this role is essential for achieving cost-effective and timely procurement.
The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for supplier evaluation, generating purchase orders, assessing requests for quotations (RFQs), and utilizing analytical skills. Daily tasks also include effective communication with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement processes, and optimizing procurement strategies to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers for analyzer systems, flow meters, sampling systems, and related components.
• Negotiate terms to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards and delivery timelines.

Cost Analysis & Value Engineering

• Support value engineering initiatives by identifying cost-effective alternatives for components like valves, transmitters (level, flow, pressure, temperature), switches, and gauges.
• Use market insights to make informed recommendations on materials, with a focus on cost savings.

Technical Procurement Execution

• Manage the procurement of cabinets, junction boxes, shelters, flow metering skids, and pipes, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications.
• Work with project teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery, tracking orders through the procurement cycle.

Inventory and Compliance Management

• Plan and manage inventory to meet project demands without incurring excess stock costs, following just-in-time principles where feasible.
• Ensure all procurements meet industry standards, including compliance with local regulations and company policies.

Requirements:

• Education
  : Bachelor's degree in engineering (Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field).
• Experience
  : 4-5 years in procurement, specifically within Oil & Gas, with experience in analyzers, flow metering, and instrumentation packages.
• Technical Knowledge
  : In-depth knowledge of analyzer systems, sampling systems, flow metering, valves, transmitters, switches, gauges, cables, and associated hardware.
• Skills
  : Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills; ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with procurement tools and cost-control practices.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes for custom components.

Working Conditions:

Office-based with some supplier site visits, occasionally requiring extended hours during peak phases.

Locally available with valid Qatar visa & NOC is preferred.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Level 1) to join our Roads Maintenance Department's Control Room team. This role focuses on maximizing technology utilization across the Roads Asset Maintenance Centre (RAMC) and distributed control rooms, ensuring world-class infrastructure support for Qatar's road networks. You will oversee ICT/ITS systems, manage maintenance operations, and collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to enhance system performance, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technology advisory services and support ICT/ITS project planning, budgeting, and procurement.
• Oversee and manage RAMC ICT/ITS maintenance staff to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved.
• Ensure ICT/ITS project and support activities comply with process standards, audit, and security requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology stability, reduce costs, and optimize operations.
• Promote innovation and propose improvements in control room technology usage.
• Manage IT asset lifecycles, including maintenance contracts and renewals.
• Conduct regular operational audits ("RAMC Walks") to validate service objectives.
• Define and track daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational goals.
• Review incidents and conduct service review meetings with contractors.
• Escalate and resolve infrastructure, network, site backup, recovery, and data security issues.
• Ensure adherence to RAMC incident, problem, change, and release management processes.
• Perform root cause analysis for ICT/ITS incidents and work with contractors to implement short-term and long-term fixes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science & Engineering (B.E/B.Tech or equivalent).
• 6 years' IT experience, including at least 3 years in the Middle East within Road Transportation or a similar industry.
• ITIL V3 certification (focus on incident and service management).
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Proven experience in vendor/partner management and contract negotiation.
• Experience in ICT/ITS system maintenance contracts and control room environments.
• Experience interfacing with operations, asset protection, and information security teams.
• Strong presentation skills with experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Customer service experience in high-reliability, fast-paced environments.

Desirable:

• MCSE-level knowledge.
• Additional certifications in ICT/ITS systems.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (verbal & written).
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Analytical problem-solving with a focus on operational improvements.
• Self-motivated with initiative and customer focus.
• Broad knowledge of ICT/ITS systems, networks, and maintenance best practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Systems Engineer: 3 years (Preferred)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer (Level 2) to join our team. This role involves the operation, design, implementation, and optimization of network infrastructure that supports mission-critical systems. The successful candidate will work on ICT projects, manage escalated issues, and provide technical leadership to ensure high availability and security of the control room network environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full network lifecycle (Planning, Design, Implementation, Operation, Optimization – PDIOO).
• Provide 1st and 2nd line support for network operations in the control room.
• Support and implement complex network upgrades and migration activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve highly complex networking problems.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; provide escalation support for advanced technologies.
• Work with system integrators to oversee ICT project implementations.
• Align IT strategy, processes, and assets with business objectives.
• Coordinate with Cisco TAC for escalated troubleshooting.
• Develop future network architecture to deliver new services and reduce risks.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering.
• 8+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Must hold CCNP certification (CCIE Routing & Switching desirable).
• Must hold ITIL V3 certification.
• Strong ability to analyze, configure, and manage medium to large networks.

Desirable:

• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• VMware vSphere and virtualization experience.
• Voice solution experience.
• Exposure to Asset Affairs business functions.

Technical Knowledge Required:

• Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco Nexus (7K/5K/2K), 1000V, UCS FI, MDS Series, SAN.
• Cisco ASA/VPN, UTM solutions, and borderless networking (BYOD, ISE).
• Cisco WLC, WCS, WAP, and wireless survey/solutions.
• TACACS / RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, and other IP services.
• FI load balancers and application delivery control.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Analytical problem-solving with actionable planning.
• Self-motivated with initiative and customer focus.
• Strong technical skills in enterprise networking environments.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Network Engineer: 6 years (Preferred)