SCADA Foreman

Job description / Role

The SCADA Foreman is responsible to inspect SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and related Instrument Control and Automation systems and components as required in order to ensure equipment is operational at all times and is in compliance with safe operating practices and adherence to DNOM requirements.

Operational Responsibilities

- Carry out site visits and undertake preventative and corrective maintenance of SCADA Master Station Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) panels as instructed by the Senior Operations Engineer
- Monitor status of SCADA communication equipment at the Stations and highlight and rectify any problems found
- Coordinate with ISD and Ashghal’s chosen service provider in order to install new telephone lines.
- Carry out loop checks and trouble shoot PLC and RTU panels
- Identify PLC and RTU spare parts and materials required to assist the Senior Operations Engineer to prepare orders for replacement annually and as required
- Liaise and coordinate with the PLC and RTU maintenance contractor and inspect new stations and test and commission newly installed PLC and RTU Panels
- Prepare and provide weekly and monthly maintenance reports on work carried out
- Assure all work performed is in compliance with specified standards and quality control policies and that it is recorded on the Service Request Form
- Attend Emergency Breakdowns and take appropriate action as instructed/required
- Supervises the performance of maintenance contractors to ensure adherence to defined SLAs
- Maintains records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.

- Minimum Diploma
- Up to 8 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Diploma)
- Up to 12 years of cumulative experience in a relevant field (Secondary Degree)

Competencies:

- Governance
- Asset Management Strategy, Policy and Standards
- Quality and Health, Safety and Environment Management
- Financial Management
- Commercial and Vendor Performance Management
- Risk Management
- Incident / Emergency Management
- Asset Information & Data Management
- SCADA
- Drainage Systems Inspections
- Project Management
- Administrative Support
- Health & Safety
- Ownership & Accountability
- Teamwork
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Quality & Customer Focus
- Adapting to change
- People Development

About the Company

Ashghal is the Public Works Authority in the State of Qatar and is responsible for the construction and management of Roads, Highways, Waste Water facilities and Public Buildings.

It aims at being responsive at all times to the nations needs by providing effective community service and engagement to ensure that it is continuously meeting changing needs. Ashghal seeks to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure development that caters for Qatar\\'s social, economic and political flourishing while being the Quality advocates.