Machinery Control Engineering Specialist

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1274933
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 14, 2026

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source a Machinery Control Engineering Specialist. This is a long-term contract role. Please see details below. 

Title: Machinery Control Engineering Specialist

Start Date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)

Location: Qatar Onshore (Ras Laffan/Doha HQ)

Working Schedule: 5 days per week / 8-10 hours per day

--Experience Required—

Key Job Accountabilities

•    Execute Provide a variety of Machinery Control Engineering supports (in the areas of GE, CCC, DCS, DLN tuning, etc) to contribute to the division strategy and goals which includes design reviews, studies, commissioning, start-up, failure analysis and advanced troubleshooting as part of punch list and warranty claim resolutions, and Management of Change.

•    Review, validate and support development of advanced machinery control schemes of machines and its drivers (Gas turbine, Steam turbine and variable frequency drives for motor) of new projects to achieve high standards of Reliability, Availability and Cyber Security.

•    Review and develop testing procedures like surge tests, DLN tuning, Machine Test Runs and performance tuning for turbo machinery systems and DCS controls for machineries.

•    Support Factory Acceptance Tests and review performance test results of machines. Validate machinery performance with theoretical calculation and compare to OEM performance maps and actual performance at site.

•    Develop plans and work schedules to ensure effective completion of tasks and activities, meeting the section and division KPIs.

•    Provide technical inputs related to area of expertise to other disciplines and functions as per requirements to support overall business objectives with the key focus being in the area of process and machine interactions.

•    Control and supervise the activities undertaken by contractors, consultants and service providers.

•    Guide less experienced engineers in implementing the company integrity and reliability systems.

•    Maintain Issue Register identifying and resolving critical issues including new technology risks (under area of responsibility) which could impact new project Reliability, Availability and Cyber Security. Prepares discipline handover packages for operating company following start-up.

•    Support high risk commissioning activities for high complexities & large scale projects by (a) undertaking stringent system surveillance, (b) tuning and optimizing machinery control systems, and (c) providing advisory supports to Operations and Maintenance.

--Minimum Requirements--

Qualifications

•    Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science major in Engineering in the area of specialization.

Knowledge and Key Skills

•    8 years’ experience in the area of specialization within Oil and Gas industry.

•    Expert level knowledge in machinery control systems and schemes such as GE, CCC, DCS and DLN tuning.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV with contact details.

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