Automation Projects Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for an Automation Projects Engineer to join our Project Management Team in Riyadh, KSA. Reporting to the Project Manager, with Travel across the MEA region you will be expected to: Deliver multiple automation projects in line with defined quality, HSSE standards, scope, timelines, and budget. Assist and support the Projects Team in meeting established standards and KPIs. Provide technical support during project execution, including troubleshooting, site coordination, and assisting installation teams as needed. Key ResponsibilitiesManage the rollout of automation and payment projects. Conduct regular project meetings with sub-contractors and all relevant stakeholders. Provide weekly project status updates to all stakeholders. Ensure all project milestones are delivered on time and within quality expectations. Manage the project master schedule and action item lists effectively. Ensure proper execution procedures and maintain project documentation. Monitor project costing and profitability, ensuring financial targets are met. Deliver technical training to installation teams and customer end-users. Oversee field installations and provide first-level support to installation teams. Respond to technical assistance requests from installers during the project lifecycle. Track, route, and escalate technical problems to the correct teams and resources. Ensure Quality Assurance for installed sites prior to commissioning. Personal Qualifications & ExperienceEducation/ achievementsRequired: Engineering degree in IT, Electronics, Automation, InstrumentationPreferred: Prince 2 or CAPMExperience/KnowledgeRequired: Recent graduate or with initial professional experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Arabic. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Preferred: Basic understanding of project management tools. Ability to communicate in additional languages (French). Specific SkillsRequired: Microsoft Package. Project documentation (PMBOK or Prince1). Ability to work under pressure. Ability to handle several projects & actions simultaneously. Preferred: PM fundamentals and principles. Risk management and mitigation. You will also require a driving licence.Who Is Gilbarco Veeder-rootGilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.Who Is VontierVontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.Together, let’s enable the way the world moves!