Ingeniero de Redes Industriales

About the role

The Industrial Networks Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability, safe operation, and maintenance of the control‑system network that monitors and controls equipment in our world‑class processing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise Ethernet infrastructure (switches, routers, media converters) and Fieldbus protocols such as Profinet, CANbus, Modbus, Profibus DP and PA.
• Manage cabling, terminations and ensure compliance with Panamanian regulations and HSE standards.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures and best‑practice maintenance for optimal performance of process‑control equipment.
• Design, implement and execute equipment maintenance plans using a digital maintenance management system.
• Conduct daily corrective actions, formal workplace inspections, and network audits, reporting results to the Lead Control Systems Engineer.
• Monitor network‑related failures and guarantee the availability of tools and materials 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, bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, data‑analysis skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent Spanish; English proficiency highly valued and language training willingness considered a plus.

Required skills

• Ethernet networking (switches, routers, media converters)
• Fieldbus protocols: Profinet, CANbus, Modbus, Profibus DP, Profibus PA
• Cable management and termination
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Digital maintenance management systems
• Network audit and reporting tools