
ABB
Senior Field Service Engineer – Power Management System
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 25/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
11/03/2026
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
QAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Job description
The Senior Field Service Engineer – Power Management System (PMS) & Industrial Automation at ABB Energy Industries is responsible for executing field service activities of medium to high complexity in accordance with ABB service guidelines and customer requirements within the oil and gas industry. Reporting to the Project Manager and operating on-site in Doha, the role contributes to the PAEN-Qatar operations and works closely with ABB internal teams and customer stakeholders to ensure reliable performance of installed automation and power management systems. The position focuses on the maintenance, engineering, documentation, testing, and commissioning of ABB industrial automation solutions including ABB System 800xA, AC800M controllers, and integrated Power Management Systems (PMS), Energy Load Information and Control Systems (ELICS), and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS). The engineer supports customers by identifying opportunities within the installed base to improve system performance and operational efficiency while delivering high-quality field services. The role requires strong expertise in industrial communication protocols including IEC61850, IEC104, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, OPC, and programming standards such as IEC61131. Responsibilities also include supporting industrial networking environments including network switch configuration and integration of automation systems across energy and oil and gas facilities. The engineer participates in system engineering tasks, preparation of engineering documentation, functional testing, and commissioning of automation systems. Additionally, the role includes coaching technicians and engineers, supervising complex site activities, and identifying service opportunities that expand ABB’s installed base and service portfolio. Knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices is considered advantageous for ensuring secure industrial automation environments. The position supports ABB’s mission to deliver safe, smart, and sustainable industrial operations through advanced automation, electrification, and digitalization technologies across sectors including oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, life sciences, and water industries.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Execute field service work of medium to high complexity in accordance with ABB service guidelines, work instructions, and customer expectations
- Deliver high-quality customer service by planning and executing service tasks aligned with customer orders and system requirements
- Identify improvement opportunities within the installed automation system base to enhance system performance and operational efficiency
- Support engineering activities including documentation preparation, system testing, and commissioning of automation and power management systems
- Implement and maintain ABB System 800xA, AC800M controllers, PMS, ELICS, and EMCS solutions within oil and gas operational environments
- Work with industrial communication protocols including IEC61850, IEC104, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, OPC, and IEC61131 within automation systems
- Configure and maintain industrial networking infrastructure including network switch configuration for automation systems
- Coach technicians and engineers and supervise complex site activities to ensure successful project execution
- Collaborate with customers and ABB internal teams to identify and develop new service business opportunities
- Ensure timely communication with customers regarding service schedules, timelines, and technical expectations
Experience & skills
- Hold a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering
- Possess minimum 8 years of experience as a Senior Field Service Engineer working with industrial automation systems
- Demonstrate experience with ABB System 800xA, AC800M controllers, PMS, ELICS, and EMCS systems in engineering, testing, and commissioning
- Demonstrate experience working within oil and gas industry automation and control system environments
- Demonstrate proficiency in industrial communication protocols including IEC61850, IEC104, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, OPC, and IEC61131
- Possess experience in industrial networking and network switch configuration
- Demonstrate analytical capability and adaptability to support ABB advanced service operations
- Possess knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices as an advantage