19 Industrial Automation jobs in Qatar

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, operation, and optimization of data center and network solutions. The successful candidate will oversee ICT projects, support advanced technologies, and ensure the stability and security of mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full network lifecycle: Planning, Design, Implementation, Operation, Optimization (PDIOO).
• Operate and implement control room and data center systems.
• Support complex network upgrades and migration activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve highly complex networking issues.
• Provide 1st and 2nd line management of regional network management control room operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide real-time escalation support.
• Work closely with system integrators to manage ICT projects and implementations.
• Coordinate with Cisco TAC and vendors for escalated troubleshooting.
• Translate business goals into actionable and governable roadmaps.
• Contribute to future architecture to deliver new services while reducing cost and risk.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication.
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Must hold CCIE Data Center certification.
• Must hold CCNA Routing & Switching certification.
• Strong understanding of LAN, SAN, NAS, and cybersecurity environments.
• Ability to analyze, configure, and manage medium to large networks.

Desirable:

• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• VMware vSphere and virtualization experience.
• Knowledge of voice solutions.
• Exposure to Asset Affairs business functions.

Technical Knowledge Required:

• Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco UCS Servers (Blade/Rackmount)
• VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter), Virtual Machine deployments
• TACACS / RADIUS, DNS, DHCP, IP services
• EMC SAN products (VNX), SAN switch zoning & server integration
• EMC NAS (Isilon), NAS shares management
• EMC backup solutions (DataDomain, Avamar, RecoverPoint)
• DNS Servers and LDAP (Active Directory) administration
• Antivirus solutions for large-scale data centers (e.g., Sophos)
• Windows Servers 2012 / 2016 administration
• L2/L3 network device configuration

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to create actionable plans.
• Self-motivated, with initiative and customer-focused approach.
• Strong technical skills in enterprise-level systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Data Center Engineer: 3 years (Preferred)

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.

Hiring PCS7 Engineer with ELICS Systems Expertise

Location: Ras Laffan & Other customer Site

Salary: TBD

Working Hours & Days: 10 hours, 6 days a week

Duration: 6-12 months

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands on experience in PCS7 Safety Systems
• Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team.
• In depth knowledge of Water and Wastewater process, Petrochemical processes, and Oil & Gas processes
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Qatar driving license

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Specific experience with ELICS Systems required:

• Hands-on PCS7 based project experience (Siemens Power Control Library preferred).
• Experience in Electrical/Automation Cabinet Hardware Engineering & Commissioning
• Substation automation control systems.

• Ø EPDCS - Emergency Power Distribution Control Systems.
• Ø PMS - Power Management Systems.
• Ø GMS - Generator Management Systems.
• Ø LSS/LSC Load Sharing, Load Shedding & Load Management Systems.

• Documentation (IO Lists, FDS, FAT procedure, SAT procedure, Logic Flowchart, Control Philosophy, O&M manuals)
• Hands-on expertise in third party integration protocols such as Modbus (serial), Modbus (TCP), IEC-61850, OPC)
• Knowledge of functional block development and customization in PCS7
• Conducting internal testing, FAT and SAT.
• Minimum experience 5+ Years - with PCS 7 preferred Oil & Gas Systems
• Ability to develop PCS7 and PLC programs based on reading schematics and interpreting customer specifications
• Ability to troubleshoot control loops and motor wiring
• Network architecture design and Industrial instrumentation selection, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting

• PCS7, WinCC and STEP 7 programming of control systems
• Fire & Gas systems and Emergency Shutdown Systems design and programming.
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing,
• installation and configuration, and documentation
• Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites

Overview

Hiring PCS7 Engineer with ELICS Systems Expertise

Location: Ras Laffan & Other customer Site

Salary: TBD

Working Hours & Days: 10 hours, 6 days a week

Duration: 6-12 months

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Siemens DCS and SCADA design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands on experience in PCS7 Safety Systems
• Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team.
• In depth knowledge of Water and Wastewater process, Petrochemical processes, and Oil & Gas processes
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Qatar driving license

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Specific experience with ELICS Systems required:

• Hands-on PCS7 based project experience (Siemens Power Control Library preferred).
• Experience in Electrical/Automation Cabinet Hardware Engineering & Commissioning
• Substation automation control systems.

• Ø EPDCS – Emergency Power Distribution Control Systems.
• Ø PMS - Power Management Systems.
• Ø GMS - Generator Management Systems.
• Ø LSS/LSC Load Sharing, Load Shedding & Load Management Systems.

• Documentation (IO Lists, FDS, FAT procedure, SAT procedure, Logic Flowchart, Control Philosophy, O&M manuals)
• Hands-on expertise in third party integration protocols such as Modbus (serial), Modbus (TCP), IEC-61850, OPC)
• Knowledge of functional block development and customization in PCS7
• Conducting internal testing, FAT and SAT.
• Minimum experience 5+ Years – with PCS 7 preferred Oil & Gas Systems
• Ability to develop PCS7 and PLC programs based on reading schematics and interpreting customer specifications
• Ability to troubleshoot control loops and motor wiring
• Network architecture design and Industrial instrumentation selection, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting

• PCS7, WinCC and STEP 7 programming of control systems
• Fire & Gas systems and Emergency Shutdown Systems design and programming.
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing,
• installation and configuration, and documentation
• Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites

· Study project specifications and drawings to ensure design is in compliance with project requirements.

· Prepare automation design deliverables (documents & drawings) as per project deliverables list and in compliance with project specifications.

· Prepare technical details & BOQ required for material procurement.

· Evaluate vendor offers for various items and advise procurement / projects about technical recommendations for vendor finalization.

· Review vendor design deliverables to ensure it is in line with project requirements.

· Prepare material submittals for client approval.

· Develop and/or adjust PLC/HMI/SCADA/RTU application software, reporting etc. based on the technology and systems used in the facility.

· Responsible for Control system site testing & commissioning, including, Loop checks, functional tests, commissioning, troubleshooting and trainings to client.

· Operation, configuration, testing & commissioning of Network interface using foundation fieldbus / Profibus PA/ Profibus DP / Modbus / Ethernet.

· Troubleshooting & site support on various installed running systems as and when needed.

Assist Plant Manager to implement any improvement in the control of the O&M activities

· Must have proven experience in PLC system design & hands on programming with any or more of the following PLCs: Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens. 5 years or more in total

· Must have proven experience in HMI /SCADA system design & hands on programming with the following SCADAs: Factory Talk View ME/SE, Citect, Wonderware, WinCC. 3 years or more in total

· Must have proven experience in PLC system design & hands on programming with any or more of the following PLCs: Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens. 5 years or more in total

· Must have proven experience in HMI /SCADA system design & hands on programming with the following SCADAs: Factory Talk View ME/SE, Citect, Wonderware, WinCC. 3 years or more in total

Ability to read & interpret P&IDs and other related E&I documents.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Role & responsibilities

• Minimum 5yrs experience in SAS (substation automation system)

• Must have established and completed Scada integration for 5projects

• Sound knowledge in IEC61850 & IEC60870 is a must

Preferred candidate profile

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)

We are Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurance provider in GCC. With a history dating back to 1964, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the insurance industry, offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses.

Our vision is to make QIC group become the first Digital Ecosystem in the region by combining insurance and non-insurance services in one platform. Through our digital platforms, such as qic.online and the QIC app, we empower customers to manage their needs anytime and anywhere.

Our employees have been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, teach at online universities, serve on program committees of major IT conferences, and have previously worked at Yandex, Tinkoff, Avito, Ozon, and other leading tech companies.

We are looking for a Middle QA Automation Engineer to join our backend development team. You'll be working on core backend services and REST APIs, contributing to both manual and automated testing. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of QA fundamentals and some experience in API automation; who is ready to grow further in a strong engineering environment.

• Design and execute test cases for backend services and APIs (manual and automated)
• Expand test automation coverage using Java-based frameworks (e.g., RestAssured, TestNG)
• Analyze REST APIs with Swagger
• Track, document, and report bugs in Jira
• Maintain and update test cases in the Test Management System
• Participate in requirement analysis and provide test estimates
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to understand system behavior and edge cases
• Contribute to test documentation and continuous process improvements

Our Tech Stack: Java, RestAssured, TestNG, Maven, Selenide (for UI), GitLab CI, Jira, Qase, API specs via Swagger

• 3+ years of combined experience in QA (manual and automation)
• Strong background in API testing -manual (Postman or similar) and automated
• Proficient in Java for test automation
• Solid understanding of REST API structure and core testing strategies
• Hands-on experience with Maven, TestNG, JUnit, Git, and Swagger
• Effective communication skills: able to collaborate with developers, clarify requirements, and report defects clearly

• Experience with PostgreSQL , Kafka , or Go
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

• Long-term service agreement contract with QIC
• We are diverse - our digital nomads work remotely from 25 different countries
• Payment in US dollars monthly to your bank account using SWIFT
• Full-time remote, work schedule: 5 days per week, Sunday to Thursday
• Vacation policy: Qatar Holiday Calendar, 20 workdays of vacation, and 10 sick days
• Performance reviews are conducted twice a year, with the possibility of a raise in March and September
• Potential opportunity to apply for a Qatar ID and relocation to Doha, Qatar

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Get paid in USD, EUR, or AED-whichever fits your setup best.

Enjoy generous vacation time, paid sick leave, and bonus days for years of service.

We are open to working with new stacks and technologies that can help us build the best solutions on the market