Key Responsibilities:
Develop, test and maintain the standard datalogger program: measurement channels, scan rates, averaging periods and output tables
Configure sensor scaling, multipliers, offsets and calibration coefficients and update them when instruments are calibrated or exchanged
Maintain station time synchronization and timestamp integrity across the fleet
Configure station communications (cellular modem, APN, IP, ports, scheduled call-in) and verify data delivery to central servers
Commission logger and instrumentation at new stations: channel verification, plausibility checks and first data transmission
Maintain strict version control and a controlled change process for all logger programs and configuration files
Manage logger and modem firmware testing and controlled roll-out
Remotely diagnose station faults (communications, channel errors, implausible readings, memory and power issues) and direct field action
Work with O&M and Data/IT teams on data quality, ingestion and validation
Maintain the configuration register, SOPs and commissioning checklists
Train field technicians on logger connection, diagnostics and safe configuration handling
Support pre-deployment staging, calibration programme and audit / third-party verification
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, Control, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering
5 to 9 years of experience in control, instrumentation or automation engineering with hands-on device configuration
Hands-on experience configuring dataloggers, RTUs, PLCs, SCADA or telemetry systems
Campbell Scientific loggers (CR1000 / CR1000X), CRBasic and LoggerNet experience is an advantage; strong candidates from other device-configuration backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Knowledge of sensor signal types: analogue, 4–20 mA, pulse, SDI-12, serial and Modbus
Working knowledge of Modbus, SDI-12, RS-485 and cellular data communications preferred
Python or similar scripting for data checking and automation preferred
GCC experience, ideally in Saudi Arabia; valid Saudi driving license and transferable Iqama preferred
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (with station visits as required)
Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with the total expected salary package through email.
Please mention “C&I Engineer – KSA” in the email subject line.