Electronics Network Maintenance Engineer - Abu Dhabi

Allstream Global

Job Category

Oil And Gas

Job Type

Full Time

Location

United Arab Emirates

City

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Description

Provides technical expertise, with hands on experience based knowledge to maintenance / production team on all matters related to the utilization and operation of the Mission critical layer systems (Monitoring, Control and Safety shutdown systems), Value adding layer systems, Cyber Security / Networking systems and Field Automation.

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE:

 

Provides technical expertise, with hands on experience based knowledge to maintenance / production team on all matters related to the utilization and operation of the Mission critical layer systems (Monitoring, Control and Safety shutdown systems), Value adding  layer systems, Cyber Security / Networking systems and Field Automation.

 

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  • Technical authority and custodian responsible for maintaining and ensuring availability of Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS) which includes Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Safety Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas systems (F&G), PLC based Unit Control Panels (UCP), Compressor Control Systems (CCS) and various value adding systems like Alarm Management system (ALMS), Data Historian (DHS), Asset Management System (AMS), Operator Training Stimulator (OTS), Machine Monitoring System (MMS) etc.
  • Study, develop, debug/test and implement (online and offline) modifications on various systems (DCS, ESD, F&G, UCP, PLC, CCS, value adding systems etc.) which includes logics, software, graphics, database and hardware modifications while maintaining highest level of system integrity and availability. Monitor and control any system related modification with proper documentation/ procedures/method statement.
  • Ensue effective operation of computers, microprocessor/controller based systems and associated peripherals within various control and safety systems. Witness testing and recommends for acceptance of various control / safety / PLC / UCP systems from project / commissioning phase and maintain it during the life cycle of plant.
  • Integration of ICSS systems with various third party subsystems UCP / PLC through various communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP, Modbus RS-485 etc. and with various types of Field instruments through communication protocols such as Conventional, Fieldbus, Modbus, HART etc.
  • Configure and maintain of ICSS Asset Management System (AMS) with integration to System-1 AMS, Electrical AMS and with Business level AMS-Maximo.
  • Identify and conduct study on various Process and System alarms and perform advanced alarm technique for alarm rationalization. Manage Alarm management System (ALMS) and provide detailed Alarm KPI reports.

Principal Accountabilities (continued):

 

  • Configure and maintain Cyber security and networking components including Layer-2 & Layer-3 networks, switches Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Network Monitoring Solution (NMS), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Antivirus (AV) solution and backup solutions.
  • Supervise maintenance / repair / modification works carried out by contractors / vendors for various systems and ensure it complies with the specifications, code of practice and scope of work determined. Upon completion of job, verify and recommend the acceptance. Track all such modifications with supporting MOC procedures and documents.
  • Conduct / supervise Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) activities on various systems and maintain the records.  Actively participate in studying various technical problems related to systems and co-ordinate with field instrument team / vendors / HQ back office support team and provide the solutions.
  • Includes researching and identifying new technologies in the area of process control and instrumentation, assessing their suitability for integration to existing facility based on the criteria of increased life and safety of plant, increased reliability of operation and reduced operating cost
  • Configure and maintain Data Historian systems (DHS) with integration to HQ-Plant Information (PI) System. Actively communicate with HQ Digital Oil Field team to ensure the seamless data pass through to HQ-PI system from the plant.
  • Plans and participate in the ongoing training and development of assigned UAE national employees. Works in line with HSE policy and ensure awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations by subordinates

 

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

 

  • Daily contacts with Control room personnel including Operators, Supervisors and Team leaders to assist in the interpretation of messages, alarms control transactions.  Frequent contact with Instrument supervisors and technicians to exchange view on development and maintenance of equipment/instruments.

 

  • Liaises with Project operation support team in getting new schemes/systems as per established standards and practises of existing installations on site. Regular contacts with Abu Dhabi support Engineers and Team Leaders for liaison and exchange of operation, maintenance and technical information.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics / Instrumentations system engineering discipline or equivalent
  • At least 5years of Hands-on  experience in Engineering, Commissioning/Maintenance of Yokogawa Centum VP DCS, Prosafe RS ESD/F&G, Plant Resource Manager- AMS, ExaQuantum – ALMS/DHS, TuneVP, ExaPilot, OTS systems, AlenBradley PLCs, Triconex ESD,  GE MarkVI/VIe/ BN3500 system , CCC system, ABB 800XAPLCs, Rotork MOVCP etc.
  • Experience on configuration and maintenance of Layer-2 & Layer-3 networks / switches (Cisco/ Hirschmann) / Firewalls (Cisco/Tofino), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) / Network Monitoring Solution (NMS) / Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) / Antivirus (AV) solution, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery Management.
  • Good knowledge of English.

7. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • As per ADNOC Standardized Technical Competencies.

 

8. behavioural CompetenciEs

  • As per ADNOC Standardized Behavioural Competencies

9. WorK Condition:

  • Approximately 70% of the work time is spent in an air-conditioned office.
  • 30% outside.

  • Posted on

    16-12-2018
  • Experience

    5 - 14 Years
  • Qualification

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  • Vacancies

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