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 CertificateCisco CCNA/CCNP (Industrial or Security)Microsoft Azure IoT or AWS IoT certificationsPMP or equivalent project management certification (optional)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesEffective communication and collaboration across departmentsAbility 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.