Process Automation Engineer – Electrical
2025-09-01T13:05:32+00:00
True North Consult Ltd
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Science & Engineering
2025-09-15T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Position Summary
The Process Automation Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and commissioning of Schneider Electric’s automation and control systems within the EACOP project. This includes integrating PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication protocols across substations, pump stations, and control rooms. The role demands hands on technical execution, vendor coordination, and field troubleshooting to ensure seamless operation of automated systems in a high-availability oil & gas environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and deploy automation solutions including PLCs (e.g., Modicon, M580), HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., EcoStruxure, Vijeo Citect).
- Integrate control systems with field instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and process equipment across substations and terminal facilities.
- Develop and validate PLC programs, control logic, and communication mappings (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, IEC 61850).
- Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning of process automation systems.
- Troubleshoot control system malfunctions, interface mismatches, or signal loss during field deployment.
- Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless automation readiness.
- Generate and maintain functional design specifications (FDS), I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, and wiring diagrams.
- Support SCADA integration with cybersecurity and system hardening requirements.
- Prepare redline drawings and support as-built documentation.
- Liaise with client automation teams to ensure compliance with project-specific control philosophies and standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Years of Experience
- 5–7 years in process automation or industrial control systems integration, preferably in the oil & gas or energy sector.
Industry Exposure
- Prior experience in EPC projects, substations, or industrial facilities involving process control and automation systems.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure platforms
- Unity Pro / EcoStruxure Control Expert / TIA Portal
- SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Citect, WinCC, Wonderware)
- Communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA
- Microsoft Office Suite
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with field instrumentation integration and I/O testing.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and redundant architectures.
- Familiarity with process safety, interlocks, alarms, and sequence control.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of field practicality.
- Strong coordination skills across electrical, instrumentation, and IT/OT teams.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for robust system integration.
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Safety- and quality-minded approach to automation deployment.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience with Schneider Electric PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms.
- International project experience, especially in remote or African regions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements in industrial control systems.
- Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- % of automation scope delivered and commissioned on schedule
- Successful completion of FAT/SAT and I/O testing
- Uptime and stability of deployed SCADA and PLC systems
- Number of integration issues resolved pre-commissioning
- Documentation accuracy and system readiness for handover
Work Conditions
- Field-based across EACOP substations and terminal automation sites in Uganda.
- Full PPE and strict HSE compliance required.
- Interaction with live systems and high-risk industrial zones.
- May involve shift work and extended support hours during testing phases.
Configure and deploy automation solutions including PLCs (e.g., Modicon, M580), HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., EcoStruxure, Vijeo Citect). Integrate control systems with field instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and process equipment across substations and terminal facilities. Develop and validate PLC programs, control logic, and communication mappings (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, IEC 61850). Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning of process automation systems. Troubleshoot control system malfunctions, interface mismatches, or signal loss during field deployment. Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless automation readiness. Generate and maintain functional design specifications (FDS), I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, and wiring diagrams. Support SCADA integration with cybersecurity and system hardening requirements. Prepare redline drawings and support as-built documentation. Liaise with client automation teams to ensure compliance with project-specific control philosophies and standards.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering. Years of Experience 5–7 years in process automation or industrial control systems integration, preferably in the oil & gas or energy sector. Industry Exposure Prior experience in EPC projects, substations, or industrial facilities involving process control and automation systems.
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Vacancy title:
Process Automation Engineer – Electrical
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
True North Consult Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 15 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
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Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Position Summary
The Process Automation Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and commissioning of Schneider Electric’s automation and control systems within the EACOP project. This includes integrating PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication protocols across substations, pump stations, and control rooms. The role demands hands on technical execution, vendor coordination, and field troubleshooting to ensure seamless operation of automated systems in a high-availability oil & gas environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and deploy automation solutions including PLCs (e.g., Modicon, M580), HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., EcoStruxure, Vijeo Citect).
- Integrate control systems with field instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and process equipment across substations and terminal facilities.
- Develop and validate PLC programs, control logic, and communication mappings (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, IEC 61850).
- Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning of process automation systems.
- Troubleshoot control system malfunctions, interface mismatches, or signal loss during field deployment.
- Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless automation readiness.
- Generate and maintain functional design specifications (FDS), I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, and wiring diagrams.
- Support SCADA integration with cybersecurity and system hardening requirements.
- Prepare redline drawings and support as-built documentation.
- Liaise with client automation teams to ensure compliance with project-specific control philosophies and standards.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Years of Experience
- 5–7 years in process automation or industrial control systems integration, preferably in the oil & gas or energy sector.
Industry Exposure
- Prior experience in EPC projects, substations, or industrial facilities involving process control and automation systems.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure platforms
- Unity Pro / EcoStruxure Control Expert / TIA Portal
- SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Citect, WinCC, Wonderware)
- Communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA
- Microsoft Office Suite
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with field instrumentation integration and I/O testing.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and redundant architectures.
- Familiarity with process safety, interlocks, alarms, and sequence control.
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of field practicality.
- Strong coordination skills across electrical, instrumentation, and IT/OT teams.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for robust system integration.
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Safety- and quality-minded approach to automation deployment.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience with Schneider Electric PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms.
- International project experience, especially in remote or African regions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements in industrial control systems.
- Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- % of automation scope delivered and commissioned on schedule
- Successful completion of FAT/SAT and I/O testing
- Uptime and stability of deployed SCADA and PLC systems
- Number of integration issues resolved pre-commissioning
- Documentation accuracy and system readiness for handover
Work Conditions
- Field-based across EACOP substations and terminal automation sites in Uganda.
- Full PPE and strict HSE compliance required.
- Interaction with live systems and high-risk industrial zones.
- May involve shift work and extended support hours during testing phases.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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