Ingeniero de Redes Industriales

About the role

The Industrial Networks Engineer ensures the availability, safe operation, and maintenance of the control system network that monitors and controls engineering equipment, machinery, and control loops at our world‑class processing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise Ethernet infrastructure (switches, routers, media converters) and Fieldbus networks using protocols such as Profinet, CANbus, Modbus, Profibus DP and PA.
• Manage cabling, terminations, and ensure compliance with Panamanian regulations and HSE standards.
• Execute lockout/tagout procedures, perform daily corrective actions, and conduct formal workplace inspections.
• Design, implement and follow maintenance plans for control equipment, recording activities in a digital maintenance management system.
• Report maintenance activities and performance indicators to the Lead Control Systems Engineer.
• Audit Ethernet and Fieldbus networks, produce status reports, and troubleshoot network‑related failures.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and tools to minimise downtime.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Science, Low‑Voltage Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong analytical abilities to identify maintenance gaps and bottlenecks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Spanish; English knowledge is highly valued.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Ethernet networking, switches, routers, media converters.
• Fieldbus protocols: Profinet, CANbus, Modbus, Profibus DP, Profibus PA.
• Cable management and termination.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
• Maintenance management software and digital work order systems.
• Network auditing and reporting.