Lead Design & Application Engineer

INTECH Process Automation is a reliable international system integrator. INTECH has been delivering Industrial Automation and Control System solutions to customers worldwide in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Energy sectors for over 22 years. INTECH works in close association with its global clients to improve their productivity, competitiveness, and profitability. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Design & Application Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time Our Potential Opportunity INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking Lead Design & Application Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in advancing Process Automation Solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Utilities, and Renewable Energy. At INTECH, you will contribute to groundbreaking projects, leveraging expertise in Integrated Control Systems, SCADA Virtualization, Wellhead Automation, and Telecommunication to drive operational excellence and innovation. What You’ll Lead And Deliver: Design, develop, and implement software applications for industrial automation systems including PCS, SIS, F&G, SCADA, CMS, PMS, Instrument Asset Management, electrical systems, and associated communication and computer-based systems. Analyze project specifications and control philosophies to identify system objects (PLC, HMI, instruments, loops) and define control logic, interlocks, alarms, timers, diagnostics, and sequence routines. Design and configure HMI/SCADA applications including graphics, animations, pop-ups, detailed faceplates, alarm banners, and operator interfaces. Develop and implement complex control strategies such as sequence logic, SFCs, cascade control, ratio control, split-range control, and advanced PID loops. Design and configure inter/intra-system communications and data exchange using industrial protocols and networks including serial, fieldbus, and Ethernet-based technologies. Design and implement data acquisition systems, historian configurations, and alarm management systems in accordance with approved alarm philosophies and operational requirements. Support industrial network architecture and cybersecurity implementation including access control, network segmentation, system hardening, and data integrity measures. Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), FAT/SAT procedures, system manuals, and related technical documents. Participate in factory and site activities including FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, system modifications, training, and final handover. Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable standards, company procedures, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements To Be Successful in This Role, You Must Have: Bachelor’s / Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field 8–10 years of experience with strong technical skills in HIMA, Emerson DeltaV & GE Mark VI. Good understanding of industrial standards, instrumentation, and system functionality. Ability to interpret FRS, P&IDs, C&E diagrams, and other technical documents. Experience in FAT, testing, commissioning, along with strong MS Office and communication skills. Experience with system testing, FAT, and site work, including commissioning and startup.