Summary
ABB is hiring a Senior Field Service Engineer for its PAEN-Qatar team, with the role based on-site in Doha. The engineer will perform complex field service, troubleshoot control and safety systems, plan site work, coordinate subcontractors, and coach technicians and engineers. Applicants need an engineering degree and at least 8 years of experience, including 5 years supporting or delivering projects and services for System 800xA-based safety systems. Hands-on experience with AC800MHI, functional safety standards, industrial networking, cybersecurity, and industrial communication protocols is required.
The posting
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Project Manager
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Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work of medium to high complexity as per work instructions and ABB guidelines. Each day, you will deliver excellent customer service to satisfy customers. You will also showcase your expertise by working with customer to identify opportunities in the installed base, to improve system performance and operational performance.
The work model for the role is: Onsite
This role is contributing to the PAEN-Qatar. Main stakeholders are PAEN.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Performing complex field service tasks, identifies technical problems, and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in service categories and products for which they are certified to perform.
Planing and preparing site work for larger project team and manages related subcontractors at site.
Contributing to customer satisfaction by planning and executing service work as per customer order and expectations.
Ensuring customer retention by delivering superior customer experience and effectively communicating service work timeline and expectations.
Taking actions to identify new service business opportunities for ABB, in close cooperation with customer and other ABB teams.
Coaching technicians and engineers and supervising complex site activities.
Our team dynamics
You will join a Dynamic, Talented and High Performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications
Graduate Engineer in instrumentation, Electrical or Equivalent Engineering degree.
Must have minimum 8 years of experience of at least 5 years as customer support / project / service engineer of System 800xA based safety systems preferably in Oil & Gas / Power & Water industry.
Good hands-on experience in system 800xA based integrated control and safety system (both hardware and software) is a Must-have with AC800MHI library-based application development – project & commissioning
Knowledge of FSMS (functional safety management system) is a Must-have for this role and valid Functional Safety certifications preferred such as TUV FS engineer, ABB certifications etc.
Knowledge of Functional safety technical standards IEC61511, IEC61508 and corresponding system engineering practice experience.
Hands on Experience in Industrial networking, network switch configuration
Hands on experience in Cyber security for 800xA based systems
Be an analytical thinker, self-starter, resilient and highly adaptable- in line with ABB’s latest advance service & digital portfolio
Hands on Experience in industrial communication protocols like Modbus- RTU & TCP, OPC, etc.
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
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More About Us
ABB’s Energy Industries division is enabling safe, smart, and sustainable projects and operations for businesses across the oil, gas, chemicals, power generation, life sciences and water sectors. Driving integrated solutions that automate, digitalize, and electrify industry we connect our people and technology to help our customers adapt and succeed. With over 50 years domain expertise, we continue to innovate and reshape traditional approaches across the energy sector. Our technologies and solutions are designed to create value, improving operational efficiency and productivity, enhancing safety and minimizing risk. We support the development of new and renewable energy models - enabling energy efficient and low carbon operations across traditional industries.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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