Lead System Engineer – Turbine Control & Automation Systems
Actemium Emirates Projects (AEP), an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi, is a specialized engineering and contracting business unit focused on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems projects for the Oil & Gas industry. From initial design through to construction and commissioning, AEP delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the sector’s technical and operational demands.
Active in Abu Dhabi and the Oil & Gas sector since 1980, AEP has successfully executed a wide range of projects, either directly for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) subsidiaries or as a specialized subcontractor supporting major contractors.
🌍 Actemium Emirates Projects benefits from the expertise, resources, and international network of VINCI Energies. Our team is composed of experienced project managers, skilled engineers, and a strong in-house construction workforce — all committed to delivering reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.
We are seeking an experienced Lead System Engineer to support a major GE Mark VI to Mark VIe Turbine Control System Upgrade project within a leading Oil & Gas facility.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout engineering, system integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, shutdown execution, startup, and performance testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the migration and upgrade of GE Mark VI to Mark VIe turbine control systems.
· Review and validate control logic, sequencing, protection schemes, alarms, trips, operating philosophies, and cybersecurity compliance.
· Manage interfaces with DCS, ESD, F&G, Compressor Control Systems, Generator Controls, Electrical Systems, and third-party packages.
· Lead design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
· Develop migration, cutover, and startup strategies to minimize plant downtime.
· Provide technical leadership during shutdown execution, system migration, startup, and reliability runs.
· Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and field interface issues.
· Ensure compliance with current Oil & Gas cybersecurity requirements and industry standards.
· Act as the primary technical interface between Client, EPC/PMC, OEMs, vendors, and site teams.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, Electronics Engineering.
Minimum 10 years' experience in Oil & Gas control and automation systems, with overall experience of 15+ years preferred.
Strong hands-on experience with:
GE Mark VI / Mark VIe
ToolboxST / ControlST
CIMPLICITY
Turbine Control Systems
DCS Integration
Compressor Control Systems
Industrial Cybersecurity Requirements
Proven experience in FAT, SAT, site commissioning, startup support, loop checking, troubleshooting, and brownfield upgrade projects.
Willingness and capability to be mobilized to site during shutdown, commissioning, startup, and performance testing activities.
Prior Mark VI to Mark VIe migration experience is highly desirable.
Experience on ADNOC / ADNOC Gas projects will be a significant advantage.
Candidates with demonstrated expertise in GE turbine control systems, DCS and compressor control integration, and hands-on experience supporting commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities in ADNOC or similar Oil & Gas operating facilities are encouraged to apply.
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- Department
- Cegelec Abu Dhabi
- Role
- Project Management
- Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- Contract type
- Fixed-term contract
- Experience
- More than 8 years
- Reference
- VEOG-AEP-XXX-XX
- Region
- Abou Dabi
- District
- Abou Dabi