Who We Are

Karbontürk is a leading company at the forefront of sustainability and environmental solutions, specializing in the activated carbon market. We provide high quality activated carbon products and services to global corporate clients, delivering solutions across a wide range of industries, including water treatment and purification, air filtration and purification, and food & beverage processes.

Our solutions play a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water, managing wastewater, maintaining industrial and commercial air quality, and enhancing the quality of food and beverages through processes such as sugar refining, oil purification, beverage clarification, and alcohol production. By effectively removing contaminants, odors, and impurities, we help clients achieve operational excellence while supporting environmental sustainability.

At Karbontürk, our mission is to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to global sustainability efforts. With cutting edge solutions, technical expertise, and an international perspective, we are committed to setting new industry standards and creating long term value for our clients worldwide.

We are seeking a Project Automation Executive to join our large-scale industrial project, responsible for overseeing all project automation works, including selecting equipment, assembly, commissioning, and leading contractors to ensure timely and safe project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all project automation activities, including equipment selection, assembly, installation, and commissioning.

• Lead and supervise contractors on-site, ensuring work is executed according to project specifications, safety standards, and timelines.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.

• Review, approve, and maintain all technical documentation required from contractors and suppliers, such as Cause & Effect Matrices, I/O Lists, and Interlock Diagrams.

• Ensure compliance with international standards and project specifications for automation systems.

• Actively manage critical equipment and spare parts, developing hardware and software redundancy strategies to minimize system downtime.

• Participate in testing, commissioning, and functional integration of PLCs, RTUs, and package systems with the main DCS system.

• Maintain communication and configuration of industrial networks, SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems, ensuring smooth operation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and ensure compliance with IEC 61511 lifecycle requirements, including HAZOP/LOPA and SIS boundary coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in industrial automation projects.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Strong leadership skills, capable of managing teams effectively.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

• Advanced experience in Siemens SIMATIC PCS7 DCS architecture (Engineering Station, OS Server/Client, Redundant AS, APL Library).

• Advanced knowledge and experience in PLC programming (TIA Portal, SIMATIC Manager).

• Competent in SCADA, DCS, and HMI (WinCC, OS Server Structures, Web Navigator) configuration and management.

• Expert-level knowledge of industrial communication networks and topologies (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA).

• Knowledgeable in industrial database structures; database and reporting logic; familiar with SQL Server and similar database structures; able to manage data archiving (logging) and operational reporting processes.

• Actively involved in the installation and commissioning phases of large-scale projects; managed communication and functional integration processes between the main DCS system and subsystem (PLC, RTU, Package Systems).

• Capable of requesting, reviewing, and approving all technical documentation required by the project from contractors and suppliers (Cause & Effect Matrix, I/O List, Interlock Diagrams, etc.).

• Able to manage critical equipment and spare parts; capable of developing hardware/software redundancy strategies to minimize system downtime risks.

• Proficient in technical drawing interpretation (E-plan) in electrical and automation projects, P&ID analysis, IEC 61511 lifecycle knowledge (HAZOP/LOPA awareness), SIS boundary and SRS coordination under IEC 61511, and full command of international standards (IEC, ISA).

Opportunity Statement

The only criterion evaluated in recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.