Job Title: Process Automation Engineer
Organisation: Schneider Electric
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services.
Job Summary: The Process Automation Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, and commissioning of Schneider Electric’s automation and control systems within the EA- COP project. This includes integrating PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial communication protocols across substations, pump stations, and control rooms. The role demands hands- on technical execution, vendor coordination, and field troubleshooting to ensure seamless operation of automated systems in a high-availability oil & gas environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Configure and deploy automation solutions including PLCs (e.g., Modicon, M580), HMIs, and SCADA systems (e.g., EcoStruxure, Vijeo Citect).
- Integrate control systems with field instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and process equipment across substations and terminal facilities.
- Develop and validate PLC programs, control logic, and communication mappings (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, IEC 61850).
- Participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning of process automation systems.
- Troubleshoot control system malfunctions, interface mismatches, or signal loss during field deployment.
- Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless automation readiness.
- Generate and maintain functional design specifications (FDS), I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, and wiring diagrams.
- Support SCADA integration with cybersecurity and system hardening requirements.
- Prepare redline drawings and support as-built documentation.
- Liaise with client automation teams to ensure compliance with project-specific control philosophies and standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Years of Experience
- 5-7 years in process automation or industrial control systems integration, preferably in the oil & gas or energy sector.
- Industry Exposure
- Prior experience in EPC projects, substations, or industrial facilities involving process control and automation systems.
- Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Schneider Electric EcoStruxure platforms
- Unity Pro / EcoStruxure Control Expert / TIA Portal
- SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Citect, WinCC, Wonderware)
- Communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with field instrumentation integration and I/O testing.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and redundant architectures.
- Familiarity with process safety, interlocks, alarms, and sequence control.
- Personal Attributes
- Hands-on problem solver with a strong sense of field practicality.
- Strong coordination skills across electrical, instrumentation, and IT/OT teams.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for robust system integration.
- Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Safety- and quality-minded approach to automation deployment.
- Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Experience with Schneider Electric PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms.
- International project experience, especially in remote or African regions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements in industrial control systems.
- Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected] Indicate application with reference: 1158-ADVT-GFS-UG-ELE-Process Automation in the subject of the email.
The deadline for receiving applications is 15th September 2025, 5:00PM East African time.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 15th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60