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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