Senior Engineer - Instrumentation & SCADA

Job Purpose :

Ensure reliable and accurate monitoring, control, and automation of water treatment and distribution systems through efficient operation and maintenance of SCADA and field instrumentation systems. Supervise instrumentation technicians, ensure system uptime, and support project execution phases for water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

A. SCADA System Oversight

Maintain SCADA systems for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks.

Monitor real-time process data (flow, pressure, turbidity, chlorine levels) and escalate abnormalities.

Ensure communication between RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA servers.

Coordinate with IT teams on network health, remote access, data backups, and cybersecurity compliance.

B. Instrumentation

Oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments : electromagnetic / ultrasonic flowmeters, pressure transmitters, level sensors, pH, turbidity, and chlorine analysers.

Ensure data accuracy and validation.

C. Commissioning

Assist in design, configuration, and commissioning of SCADA and instrumentation systems during project execution.

Review technical drawings, I / O lists, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.

Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and field loop checks.

D. Compliance

Implement preventive maintenance schedules for all instrumentation and automation equipment.

Maintain calibration, service reports, and compliance records.

Ensure systems meet local and national regulatory standards for water quality monitoring.

E. Team Leadership & Coordination

Supervise and mentor instrumentation technicians and junior engineers.

Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams for integration and operational support.

Train plant operators and maintenance staff in basic SCADA and instrumentation handling.

Preferred Candidate :

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or related field

Preferably completed PLC / SCADA programming courses (Siemens, Schneider, Allen-Bradley)

5–7 years in water / wastewater infrastructure projects with SCADA & instrumentation exposure