08/11/2026 updated
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Automation & Chemical Engineer | DCS/PLC/SCADA | Process Automation
Bratislava, Slovakia
Only remote
Master of Chemical EngineeringAbout me
Automation & Chemical Engineer with 5 years in process automation. Experienced in project engineering, commissioning, including on-site work in Germany and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
IEC 61511AutomationChemical EngineeringData VirtualizationSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)IEC 61508 StandardProcess AutomationFoxboroSimatic S5 PLC
DCS & RTU Systems
Expertise in DCS systems such as Foxboro and RTU systems including Siemens SICAM PAS and Device Manager/ToolBox II, applied in industrial automation and brownfield migration projects.
PLC & HMI Programming
Proficiency in PLC programming using TIA Portal and EcoStruxure Machine Expert, as well as SCADA/HMI configuration for industrial control applications.
Industrial Communication Protocols
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 6185060870-5-101/104, Modbus, and Profibus, used in automation and network infrastructure projects.
Commissioning & Site Support
Hands-on experience with FAT/SAT procedures, loop checks, I/O checks, and on-site troubleshooting in industrial environments.
Scripting & SQL
Support-level skills in scripting and SQL, applied in automation and data management contexts.
Process Design & Simulation
Capabilities in process design, simulation, and optimization, including mass and energy balances and unit operations such as distillation, heat exchangers, and reactors.
Simulation Software
Practical use of Aspen Plus and Matlab for chemical engineering simulations and process optimization tasks.
Expertise in DCS systems such as Foxboro and RTU systems including Siemens SICAM PAS and Device Manager/ToolBox II, applied in industrial automation and brownfield migration projects.
PLC & HMI Programming
Proficiency in PLC programming using TIA Portal and EcoStruxure Machine Expert, as well as SCADA/HMI configuration for industrial control applications.
Industrial Communication Protocols
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 6185060870-5-101/104, Modbus, and Profibus, used in automation and network infrastructure projects.
Commissioning & Site Support
Hands-on experience with FAT/SAT procedures, loop checks, I/O checks, and on-site troubleshooting in industrial environments.
Scripting & SQL
Support-level skills in scripting and SQL, applied in automation and data management contexts.
Process Design & Simulation
Capabilities in process design, simulation, and optimization, including mass and energy balances and unit operations such as distillation, heat exchangers, and reactors.
Simulation Software
Practical use of Aspen Plus and Matlab for chemical engineering simulations and process optimization tasks.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluentSlovakNative speaker
Project history
Working in Vienna on automation projects including DCS cutover support for BP (British Petroleum) migrating from legacy systems to Foxboro, development of ultra-precise measurement equipment for titanium implants at ITS GmbH using Schneider Electric PLC & HMI, and upgrading legacy industrial networks for Borealis GmbH using TIA Portal.
Based in Bratislava, worked on automation of natural gas transmission and distribution centers for Gascade GmbH using Sicam ToolBox II and Device Manager, electricity distribution networks automation for Stromnetz Berlin, and automation solutions for railway infrastructure for Deutsche Bahn.