MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITION - TERMINAL AUTOMATION & OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Company Overview:

Our Client, a Karachi based company, seeks to appoint experienced professionals for the following role:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end deployment, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across terminals and depots
• Design and manage TMS system & propose architectures for integrating multiple DCS systems (e.g., Siemens, ABB, SEL) into unified HMI platforms (e.g., WinCC, Ignition SCADA)
• Integrate field instrumentation and automation devices i.e.: RTUs, PLCs, flow meters, transmitters, VFDs, MOVs using protocols like Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC UA/DA
• Enable IT/OT convergence through secure communication interfaces (MQTT, APIs) and ensure seamless data exchange with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Develop technical specifications, assess vendor proposals, and support procurement processes, budget planning, and vendor negotiation
• Oversee project execution including FAT/SAT, site commissioning & change management
• Lead instrumentation and control systems design including loop testing, panel integration, field calibration, and server room infrastructure
• Manage development of real-time HMI dashboards and reporting interfaces for operational visibility, alarms, and KPI tracking
• Oversee data pipelines and visualization frameworks to enable automated stock reconciliation, and predictive analytics
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams, Operations, Engineering, BPR, IT, Commercial for terminal automation initiatives
• Support OT cybersecurity and ensure secure SCADA system configurations and network designs
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies such as IoT, AI/ML, edge computing, and cloud SCADA platforms

Education

• Minimum 16 years of education, preferably Masters from a renowned and HEC recognized university or institution/equivalent foreign degree holder institution, preferably with majors in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering field.

Experience

• Minimum 6-8 years of professional experience, preferably in a large national/multinational organization with at least 2-6 years of related functional experience in a similar role
• Prior experience in the Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Processing/Manufacturing sectors is preferred

Requirements

• Proven experience with SCADA/DCS systems, PLCs/RTUs, and field instrumentation (e.g., ATGs, VFDs, MOVs, weighbridges, Transducers)
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, IEC 101/104, DNP3, OPC UA/DA, and Profibus
• Hands-on expertise in real-time data acquisition, centralized monitoring, and system integration across multi-vendor environments
• Solid understanding of automation system architecture, industrial networking, and smart device interfacing
• Familiarity with data historians, IoT/edge computing, and virtualization such as Docker or VMs
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate stakeholders/vendors, and oversee technical documentation
• Awareness of OT cybersecurity standards (NIST, NERC CIP) and relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, CC) preferred
• PMP or equivalent certification and SQL/Oracle database proficiency will be considered an advantage

Age

• The candidate should preferably be not more than 40 years of age as of the last date of submission of application.

If you have the required experience and educational qualification to take up the challenging role, you are requested to apply by August 22, 2025 at http://jobs.hrs-int.com/

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.