Automation Engineer

Lead and oversee the commissioning of automation and control systems to ensure all equipment operates safely, reliably, and in accordance with design specifications before plant start-up.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and field instrumentation systems.

* Verify automation systems against engineering design documents, P&IDs, control narratives, and functional design specifications.

* Perform loop checks, I/O checks, interlock verification, cause-and-effect testing, and functional acceptance tests.

* Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/DCS logic and process control parameters.

* Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process commissioning teams to ensure integrated system performance.

* Diagnose and resolve automation and control system issues during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

* Support vendor Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and performance guarantee tests.

* Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and commissioning protocols.

* Prepare commissioning procedures, testing records, punch lists, and final commissioning reports.

* Provide technical support during plant start-up, stabilization, and performance optimization.

* Train operations and maintenance personnel on automation system operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

* Support final handover of automation systems to the operations team with complete documentation.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

* Extensive experience in automation commissioning for industrial plants, preferably in pulp & paper, petrochemical, power, or process industries.

* Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, industrial communication networks, and field instrumentation.

* Experience with leading automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Rockwell).

* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during plant commissioning.

* Familiarity with international safety and commissioning standards.

* Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* A contract-based during project phase, with a high chance of permanent during operation & maintenance phase.

* Willing to be placed in OKI, South Sumatra.