Job Title: Automation Engineer – Site Commissioning (ECS / SCADA / PLC)

Role Overview

The Automation Engineer (Site Commissioning) is responsible for on-site commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and stabilization of automation systems including FLS ECS, SCADA, and PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, ABB).

This role is highly hands-on and requires working in live plant environments to ensure secure startup, reliable operation, and performance optimization of process units.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Commissioning & Startup

• Execute cold commissioning:

• I/O loop checking

• Instrument calibration validation

• Signal verification from field to PLC/SCADA

• Perform hot commissioning:

• Equipment-wise startup (motors, drives, feeders, screens, mills)

• Interlock validation and permissive checks

• Commission FLS ECS (Expert Control System) and integrate with plant PLCs

• Support first material flow and ramp-up to design capacity

2. PLC & Control Logic Execution (On-Site)

• Download, test, and modify PLC programs:

• Rockwell (ControlLogix / CompactLogix)

• Siemens (S7 / TIA Portal)





• ABB (AC800M / 800xA)

• Debug real-time issues:

• Incorrect interlocks

• Sequence failures

• Timing issues

• Fine-tune control logic based on actual plant behaviour

3. SCADA / ECS Commissioning

• Configure and validate SCADA systems:

• FLS ECS / ECS Control enter

• WinCC / FactoryTalk / ABB 800xA

• Test:

• Graphics and operator screens

• Alarm systems and priorities

• Trends and data logging

• Ensure operator usability during live operation

4. Field Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve:

• Instrument issues (level, pressure, flow, vibration)

• Signal noise / incorrect readings

• Communication failures:

• Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP

• Coordinate with:

• Electrical team (MCC, drives)

• Mechanical team (equipment readiness)

• Process team (operating conditions)

5. Process Stabilization & Optimization

• Tune control loops (PID tuning under

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