Job Description

1. Core Responsibilities

System Design & Configuration

: Collaborate with electrical engineers to design low-voltage control panels for industrial machinery, HVAC systems, or process automation. Configure PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) to interface with low-voltage components like relays, contactors, circuit breakers, and sensors.

PLC Programming

: Write, test, and debug PLC ladder logic, structured text, or function block diagrams (FBD) to control panel operations. Integrate safety systems (e.g., emergency stops, interlocks) compliant with standards like

IEC 61131-3

or

NFPA 79

.

HMI/SCADA Integration

: Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens for operators to monitor and control low-voltage panel systems. Link PLCs to SCADA systems for centralized data acquisition and remote management.

Testing & Commissioning

: Simulate control logic using software tools (e.g., TIA Portal, RSLogix) before physical implementation. Conduct on-site testing to ensure panels meet functional and safety requirements.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

: Diagnose and resolve faults in PLC programs or hardware (e.g., I/O module failures, communication errors). Update programs to accommodate system upgrades or process changes.

2. Low Voltage Panel-Specific Tasks

Component Selection

: Choose appropriate low-voltage devices (e.g., motor starters, timers, overload protectors) for panel assembly. Ensure compatibility between PLCs and panel components (e.g., 24V DC control circuits).

Wiring & Documentation

: Review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to verify compliance with design specifications. Maintain detailed documentation of programs, panel layouts, and I/O lists.

Safety Compliance

: Adhere to standards like

IEC 61439

(low-voltage switchgear) and local regulations (e.g., UAE Electricity Rules). Implement fail-safe logic to prevent electrical hazards (e.g., short circuits, overloads).

Energy Efficiency

: Optimize PLC logic to reduce energy consumption in low-voltage systems (e.g., motor control, lighting automation).

3. Collaboration & Communication

Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., electricians, project managers) to ensure timely panel delivery. Train end-users or maintenance staff on operating PLC-controlled panels. Provide technical support during installation and post-commissioning phases.

4. Key Skills & Tools

Technical Skills

: Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text). Familiarity with low-voltage components (e.g., MCBs, contactors, VFDs). Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).

Software/Tools

: PLC IDEs (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000). CAD tools for electrical design (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical). Simulation tools (e.g., PLCSIM, FactoryTalk).
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month

Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
License/Certification:

* Driving License (Preferred)