Auto Supervisor

Working location

Doha, Qatar

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Education & experience requirements

Technical diploma or higher national diploma in instrument/automation engineering or a relevant technical discipline preferred.

5 years of instrumentation and automation experience in the petrochemical or oil and gas sector.

Core technical skills & industry codes

Knowledge of automation engineering and state-of-the-art industrial automation programs.

Knowledge of downtime analysis and strong familiarity with problem-solving tools.

Knowledge of maintenance management methods, predictive inspection tools, and SAP systems.

Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance theory.

Knowledge of operations in petrochemical plants.

Key responsibilities & deliverables

Manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned section, including troubleshooting, tuning, and modification of automation programs, as well as maintenance and calibration in all plant areas.

Support achievement of optimum plant integrity and reliability and effective upkeep of assets, ensuring adherence to HSEQ guidelines.

Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates and contracted manpower to ensure work is carried out efficiently and in line with operating procedures.

Ensure relevant standards and certifications awareness is maintained within the section.

Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates; participate in the development and training of local trainees.

Plan, organize, and monitor preventive maintenance, scheduled overhauls, breakdown, and major repair activities.

Supervise day-to-day maintenance activities and manage all maintenance activities for automation processes, systems, and programs.

Review current processes and procedures to ensure their optimization, implementing changes as necessary in collaboration with engineers and automation engineers.

Supervise the effective execution of all shift maintenance activities for the assigned area including planned unit shutdowns and major general shutdowns.

Participate in the investigation and specification of modifications to existing systems; assist engineers in the preparation of preliminary submissions, technical specifications, process diagrams, and cost estimates.

Support electrical and automation sections in implementing advanced process control and alarm management systems.

Plan day-to-day operations and coordinate repairs and maintenance of all automation equipment, systems, and processes for the assigned section.

Behavioral & leadership competencies

Strong mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.

Ensure adherence to international best practices, HSEQ standards, and local laws and regulations.