[ref. o91472022] Specialist Digitalization Engineer - KBR

apartmentKBR placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Title: Specialist Digitalization Engineer

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for a Specialist Digitalization Engineer PMC project with Gas Processing experience to be based at Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Digitalization Engineer to lead the integration of Operational Technology (OT) systems with Corporate IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enabling secure, reliable, and scalable data exchange between control systems and enterprise platforms, supporting ADNOC's digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Familiar with secure OT/IT interfaces for control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLCs).
  • Ensure seamless data flow from field devices to enterprise systems (e.g., PI System, ERP, cloud).
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce network segmentation and compliance with standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST).
  • Support deployment of digital platforms including historians, OPC servers, MQTT brokers, and edge devices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve OT/IT communication issues.
  • Coordinate with I&C, IT, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Manage vendors and system integrators during project execution.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in OT/IT integration, preferably in oil & gas or industrial automation.
  • Strong understanding of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, PROFINET).
  • Experience with control systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Siemens, ABB).
  • Familiarity with IT networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs).
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and standards.
Preferred Certifications
  • ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Cisco CCNA/CCNP (Industrial or Security)
  • Microsoft Azure IoT or AWS IoT certifications
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification (optional)
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication and collaboration across departments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Interested and suitable candidates who are matching the above criteria please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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