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ABB

Controls Engineering Specialist – Power Generation

ABB

. Lead the design, migration, implementation, and commissioning of advanced control systems for power generation facilities across the region .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePetaling Jaya • MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced control systems for power generation, with a strong focus on DCS and PLC systems. Proven ability to lead complex projects, troubleshoot issues, and deliver technical training while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DCS ImplementationPLC ProgrammingABB Ability™ Symphony PlusControl System AuditsIndustrial Control System Architectures

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Hard Skills
Control Logic TranslationFunctional TestingLoop ChecksRisk AssessmentsControl TuningHMI DevelopmentInstrumentation FundamentalsSystem IntegrationP&ID InterpretationElectrical Single-Line Diagrams
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadershipCustomer EngagementTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
ABB System 800xAAC 800MFreelanceABB AdvantSCADA SystemsHMI GraphicsAlarm Management FunctionsHistoriansGE Mark V/VI/VIeSiemens SPPA-T3000
Certifications & Qualifications
ABB CertificationsPMP CertificationFE/PE Licensure
Industry Keywords
Power GenerationControl SystemsIndustrial CybersecurityNERC CIPMigration Planning

Tech Stack

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Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design, migration, implementation, and commissioning of advanced control systems for power generation facilities across the region
  • Develop application-specific control solutions for gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, balance-of-plant, and auxiliary systems
  • Prepare control philosophies, functional design specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, and I/O lists
  • Configure, program, and test DCS and PLC systems, HMI graphics, alarm management functions, and historians
  • Lead migration projects from legacy or competitor control systems to ABB platforms
  • Perform control system audits, gap analyses, risk assessments, and migration planning
  • Translate and re-engineer control logic, sequences, interlocks, and protection schemes into ABB architectures
  • Develop cutover and commissioning strategies to minimize operational risk and plant outage durations
  • Lead site commissioning activities, including system energization, loop checks, functional testing, protection testing, control tuning, startup support, and performance verification
  • Coordinate commissioning teams, subcontractors, and vendor specialists
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, networking, and system integration issues in field environments
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during project execution, commissioning, and post-commissioning support
  • Deliver technical training, documentation, and system handover support to customer operations and maintenance teams
  • Support ABB's health, safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 8-12+ years of controls engineering experience within power generation environments
  • Proven experience implementing and commissioning DCS, PLC, or turbine control systems, including loop checks, functional testing, startup support, and performance verification
  • Strong understanding of industrial control system architectures, industrial networking, SCADA systems, HMI development, and instrumentation fundamentals
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, control narratives, and logic diagrams
  • Experience with ABB Ability™ Symphony Plus, System 800xA, AC 800M, Freelance, or ABB Advant platforms is highly desirable
  • Experience migrating GE, Siemens, Emerson, Honeywell, or Woodward control systems is advantageous
  • Familiarity with GE Mark V/VI/VIe, Siemens SPPA-T3000, and Woodward NetCon/MicroNet turbine control systems is beneficial
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead site activities and engage with customers and multidisciplinary project teams
  • Willingness to travel regularly and undertake extended site assignments
  • Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles and standards such as NERC CIP is an advantage
  • ABB certifications, PMP certification, FE/PE licensure, or other relevant industry certifications are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Supportive and high-performing team environment
  • Collaboration and knowledge-sharing opportunities
  • Technical training, documentation, and system handover support
  • Opportunity to lead and grow professionally
  • Travel and extended site assignments in line with project schedules