• Coordinates with equipment supplier in solving major electronic issues
• Ensure smooth functioning of the production equipment.
• Ensure all Electrical Safety guidelines are imposed accordingly.
• Online troubleshooting of Programmable Logic controls.
• Modifications of controls whenever needed.
• Programming, calibration of all Electrical/ Electronic components and instruments.
• Documenting all software modification both hardware and software.
• Compiling all monthly preventive maintenance jobs.
• Assigning jobs for other electrical technicians
• Maintain high performance of all equipment and machineries abiding with the safety programs and policy of the company
• Gathers and analyses data to provide information towards making short term operational decisions of the department
• Provides training and support to other electrical technicians
• Provides recommendation of innovative solutions to next level in order to facilitate change or improvement

Desired Skills and Experience

• A Degree in Automation Engineering / Industrial Electrical & Electronics Engineering is a must.
• Minimum of 8 years work experience with minimum 2 years in a similar role in a highly automated water bottling line and Carbonated Soft drinks manufacturing plant is a must.
• Experience in Operations and Troubleshooting of PLCs, Frequency Drives, SCADA, HMI programming and other Automation Devices
• In depth knowledge in troubleshooting of Siemens S7-300, S7-400 and B&R automation are a must.
• Candidate with knowledge in programming of Siemens S7 will be an added advantage
• Language and proficiency – Fluent in English is a must and Arabic is ideal
• Computer proficiency level – knowledge in MS Office suite is required