Supervisor Electrical Automation
Job Description
Purpose of the job Plan and execute all preventive & corrective maintenance (PM, CM) activities of factory electrical equipment, automations, and instrumentations, in order to improve the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduce the maintenance conversion cost & the wastage and eliminate quality failures and customer complaints. Ensure business continuity, keeping software and hardware of the above equipment in excellent running condition and up to date.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure automation, PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, programs, software and hardware are up to date and in excellent running condition and back-ups are available to secure operations. Ensure all instruments and relative control systems (Level, pressure, temperature, volume, speed, weight, current control systems etc.) are in excellent running condition and calibrated. Ensure OT network and relative OT & IT equipment is in excellent running condition and equipment communication is uninterrupted. Ensure an un-interrupted power supply and all electrical equipment is up and running (Transformers & Power supply systems, power and signal distribution systems, electrical panels, UPSs). Develop, implement, review, and improve the PM plans and schedules of the above equipment. Provide on-site technical support & proactive response to breakdowns, ensuring production continuity. Arrange and order the required spare parts, electronics, and consumables, considering the delivery time and budgets. Collaborate with all departments (Projects, spare parts stores, planning, technical, production & quality) and communicate the PM schedules well in advance. Review and update the PM check lists and ensure all planned PM activities will be completed on time. Strictly follow good maintenance practices and improve them further, considering the expected OEE, conversion costs, downtime, and quality of products. Ensure relevant electrical equipment, instruments and automations are always in the basic condition. Supervise the remote and/or physical activities on the relative equipment and ensure all software & Hardware changes are communicated with the stakeholders. Initiate improvement projects to ensure a safer, efficient, and effective manufacturing operation. Work together with Head of Technical and technical team to prepare relevant budgets and improvement projects. Ensure there will be no shortcuts and quality of work is not compromised. Monitor the department’s KPIs and take actions to reduce maintenance cost and improve OEE, wastage and quality failures. Prepare weekly and monthly reports, based on the agreed KPIs, targets and projects. Assist Head of Technical with other maintenance activities. Strictly follow and implement all health and safety and food safety procedures, protecting employees and products and report all unsafe and risky operations. Supervise the installation and commissioning of new equipment and /or the upgrade of an existing system.
Skills
Job Requirements
Technical Education background is a must, Mechatronics engineering degree is an advantage. At least 5 years technical hands-on experience on electrical and automations, preferably in Food Industry Excellent understanding of automation and mechanical operation and maintenance. Ability to read P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and software diagrams. Ability to program PLCs and make changes on HMIs, SCADAs etc. Extensive knowledge on troubleshooting Software, instruments and Automations malfunctions and breakdowns. Languages: Fluent in English. Good communication & presentation skills. Good organizational skills. Good knowledge of MS office. Ability to work under pressure and handle deadlines.
Job Location Jeddah , Saudi Arabia Job Role Engineering
