Control engineers design and implement systems to efficiently regulate processes. The document outlines career opportunities for control engineers in Iraq, including the skills required and companies hiring. Control engineers should understand control theory, programming, industrial motors and electronics, PLCs, instrumentation, SCADA systems, and communication skills. National opportunities exist at water plants, gas companies like Dana Gas, and multinationals including GE, ABB, Emerson, DNO, and Tetra Tech. Engineers can apply directly to companies or attend career events.

1. Career Opportunities for
Control Engineer in Iraq
PRESENTED BY : YAZEN H SHAKIR
NINEVEH UNIVERSITY
SYSTEMS & CONTROL ENG. DEPT. `
email: yazen.mechatronics@gmail.com
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2. Outlines
 Who is the control engineer ?
 What should the control engineer know ?
 Skills that increase your business opportunities
 Companies in Iraq for control Engineers ?
 How do you apply for a Job ?
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3. Control Engineer
Control engineers make systems
work efficiently and predictably.
Control engineering is a relatively
new field that combines engineering
and mathematics.
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4. Control Engineer should know:
 Control Theory Principles
 AC Machines
 Programming Skills
 PLC
 Instruments and Measurements
 SCADA
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5. Control Theory
 Familiar with Modelling
Systems
 Benefits of PID Controller .
 Classic and Modern Control
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6. Programming Skills
Control Engineer at least should be familiar with :
 1- C- Language basics
 2- MATLAB : ( Simulink , GUI , M-codes )
 3- Artificial intelligence : ( Algorithms , Fuzzy Logic
..etc. )
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7. AC Motors
 Star or Delta Connections for 3-phase Motors
 Basics of Transformers ( Single phase and 3 phase)
 Industrial electronics ( relays , contactors , soft
starters ..etc.)
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8. PLC ( Programmable Logic controllers ) 8
SIEMIENS PLCs Allen-Bradley PLCs

9. Instruments and Measurements 9
Control Valves Transmitters

10. SCADA System:
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a system of
software and hardware elements that allows industrial organizations
to:
 Control industrial processes locally or at remote locations
 Monitor, gather, and process real-time data
 Directly interact with devices such as sensors, valves, pumps, motors, and
more through human-machine interface (HMI) software
 Record events into a log file
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11. Basic SCADA
Architecture
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13. Skills that increase your business
opportunities
 Participation in annual events related job seekers
 Improve your Communication skills
 Develop your CV frequently
 Sign up in business-oriented social networking service
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14. Take a parts with annual events related job seekers 14
American University of Iraq –
Sulaymania 20th April
Erbil -University of Kurdistan Held
by: DAAD-Iraq
http://www.daad-iraq.info/en/
http://www.falling-walls.com/
http://www.tedxbaghdad.com
Nonprofit Organization

15. Improve your communication skills 15
Brain
Reading Writing
Listening Speaking

16. Develop your CV frequently
 Clearly, mention your full name and address
 Your CV should have a summary or background
 Header for each paragraph
 Not obligation to add a personal photo
 Not exceed four pages in terms of length
 Avoid spelling mistakes
 Show the strong points and hide the weaknesses
 List your career history in reverse manner
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17. CV Samples 17

18. Sign up in business-oriented social networking
service
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The site allows you to use your areas of
expertise, education, and experience to tap
into business opportunities and new
ventures. So how can job seekers,
employers, and recruiters capitalize on
all advantages of LinkedIn? Developing
and maintaining a strong network of
connections will boost your presence on
LinkedIn.

19. National Companies ( Private and Government ) 19

20. National water plants 20
Mosul Damn Badush WTP

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Dana Gas has been active in the Kurdistan
Region of Iraq since April 2007,.
when it entered into certain agreements with
the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of
Iraq for the development of its substantial gas
resources. and developing other downstream
industries which depends on Gas to develop
Kurdistan Gas City.
Dana Gas

22. GE ( General Electric ) needs.
 GE has three offices in Iraq – in
Baghdad, Erbil and Basra – and its
investments complement the
government’s strategic goals of
creating new jobs for Iraqi youth and
driving socioeconomic growth. Today,
over 120 GE employees are based in
Iraq. support more than 60% of Iraq’s
electricity
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23. ABB 23
ABB operates in more than 100 countries and
employs around 136,000 people.

24. Emerson process management
Process control Management :
1- Level
2- Pressure
3- Temperature
4- Flow
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25. DNO
 DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas
operator focused on the Middle East-
North Africa region and the North Sea.
 Founded in 1971 and listed on the
Oslo Stock Exchange.
 development and production in the
Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway,
Oman, Somaliland, Tunisia, the United
Kingdom and Yemen
 Entered Iraq 2004
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26. TETRA TECH
 Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting
and engineering services.
 The Company supports government and
commercial clients by providing innovative
solutions focused on water, environment,
infrastructure, resource management,
energy, and international development.
 With 16,000 associates worldwide, Tetra
Tech's capabilities span the entire project life
cycle.
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27. How To apply for a Job
 Send CV with cover letter to a certain
email
 Fill an application form ( Online or
attached file)
 Create an account and proceed with an
online application
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28. Apply Via Online Application 28
Weatherford online
application

29. Thank You
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