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This position reports to:
Automation Engineering Manager__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead for all engineering activities in assignments. Each day, you will ensure that the activities related to engineering disciplines within the project are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by providing technical support to commissioning and start-up activities.
The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite
This role is contributing to the Offshore Solutions Business within the Automation Energy Industries EHouse Business and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Leading the ICSS engineering scope across all project phases - FEED, basic engineering, detailed engineering including hardware and software, FAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and SAT at yards and offshore sites.
Acting as subject matter expert for all automation systems including - DCS, ESD, F&G and co-ordinate with teams both in-house and at the execution center in the region.
Interfacing with vendors, EPC contractors, client, and internal stakeholders to ensure system integration and functional compliance in line with project requirements.
Collaborating with the Project Manager to ensure on-time delivery, adherence to project schedule and budget, and fulfilment of contractual obligations.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical, Electronics or another relevant discipline.
Around 10 years of hands on experience handling automation projects within the oil & gas, power industries or offshore.
Experience in handling large size ICSS systems with 25,000+ I/O points or more.
Proven experience with any of the major ICSS platforms including architecture design, configuration, and integration for offshore projects.
Experience with ABB 800xA system will be an added advantage.
A good collaborator and enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
Self-motivated individual with strong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships with customers and global stakeholders.
What's in it for you?
Drive meaningful change in global energy operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact projects within a purpose-driven organization dedicated to customer success, supported by an inclusive and safety-driven workplace culture.
Benefits
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
Learning, development programs
hybrid/flexible work practices
Inclusive and safety-driven work culture
More about us
The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical, Electronics or relevant discipline)
- Around 10 years hands-on experience handling automation projects in oil & gas, power or offshore
- Experience handling large ICSS systems with 25,000+ I/O points
- Proven experience with major ICSS platforms including architecture design, configuration, and integration for offshore projects
- Experience with ABB 800xA system
- Ability to collaborate in multi-cultural teams
- Self-motivated with strong English communication skills and ability to build relationships with customers and global stakeholders
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
