Associate Manager- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Maintenance)

Domo Ventures W.L.L.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Manager in Electrical Engineering responsible for automation and maintenance across food and beverage production facilities. This role involves leading projects, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong qualifications in industrial automation and leadership skills to enhance production processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in industrial automation and electrical maintenance.
• Strong hands-on experience with SCADA, PLC programming, and control networks.
• Certifications in OSHA, Project Management, Cybersecurity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems.
• Supervise electrical activities across production lines and coordinate maintenance.
• Manage projects and ensure compliance with internal engineering standards.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Job description

About the job Associate Manager- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Maintenance)

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Reports to:
Engineering Manager / Maintenance Director

Location: Riyadh

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Purpose:

The Associate Manager Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical and automation systems across food and beverage production facilities. This role will focus on industrial automation, SCADA integration, preventive maintenance, and the continuous digital transformation of operations to ensure high equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Automation & Control Systems

Lead and oversee industrial automation systems, including SCADA integration, PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley), MES domain, and IoT implementation.

Ensure efficient operation of SCADA infrastructure, including servers (application, domain, historian, SAP MII), clients, and PLC networks.

Implement and upgrade control systems for pasteurizers, filler machines, packaging lines, and robotics.

2. Electrical Maintenance Leadership

Supervise and manage daily electrical activities across dairy and beverage production lines.

Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for electrical and instrumentation systems.

Lead and mentor a cross-functional maintenance team (mechanical, electrical, and automation).

Monitor and improve key maintenance KPIs including downtime analysis, RCA, and reliability indices.

3. Projects & Commissioning

Lead the end-to-end execution of electrical and automation aspects of new industrial projects.

Oversee installation and commissioning of equipment including milk silos, pasteurizers, filling machines, and wastewater treatment systems.

Ensure project compliance with internal engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

4. Calibration & Compliance

Oversee calibration and certification of field instruments per preventive maintenance plans.

Handle internal and external calibration audits and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Participate in cybersecurity audits (e.g., NCA) and ensure system integrity.

5. Continuous Improvement & SOPs

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production automation and process efficiency.

Develop and document SOPs and lessons learned to support staff development and operational excellence.

Coordinate with procurement to manage spare parts inventory and vendor communication.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelors degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.

6+ years of experience in industrial automation and electrical maintenance within the food & beverage or manufacturing sector.

Strong hands-on experience with SCADA systems (e.g., Wonderware), PLC programming, and control networks.

Solid understanding of project management, commissioning, and operational excellence tools.

Certifications in OSHA, Project Management, PLC Programming, Cybersecurity, and HMI are preferred.

Proficient in root cause analysis, downtime tracking, and KPI reporting.

Excellent leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.

Key Achievements (Preferred Profile Traits):

SCADA upgrades and redundancy implementation.

Integration of industrial machines with SAP MII.

Successful commissioning of robotics, pasteurizers, and packaging lines.

Proven record of digitalizing production lines using IoT technologies.