This job posting has expired
Expired on April 1, 2026
Job Description
Our client in Saudi Arabia requires a number of Automation Engineers for an upcoming project. The successful candidate be responsible for VSD installation, configuration, commissioning, well start-up, and performance optimization for beam pumping units. Job Reference: 201537. Start Date: 28/02/2026. Applications close on: 28/02/2026.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and commission VSDs for beam pumping units
- Perform full well start-up including energization, motor rotation checks, torque verification, and SPM optimization
- Configure motor parameters, protections, alarms, and fault logging
- Integrate load cells, rod rotators, and field instrumentation
- Interface VSDs with SCADA / RTU / PLC systems
- Analyze torque and dynamometer cards for troubleshooting and optimization
- Support PM and CM activities requiring automation involvement
- Prepare start-up reports, backups, and performance recommendations
- Tracking the usage and inventory of all equipment
- Ensuring that all equipment is serviced and kept in good working condition
- Managing consumable products
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or Control Engineering
- Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in oilfield automation
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with VSDs and beam pumping unit automation
- Strong knowledge of SCADA and industrial communication protocols
- Good knowledge in computers, specifically MS Office