Associate Manager- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Maintenance)

Domo Ventures W.L.L.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Riyadh is seeking an Associate Manager for Electrical Engineering. The role involves overseeing industrial automation systems, ensuring efficient SCADA operations, and managing electrical activities across production lines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and over 6 years of experience in the food and beverage sector. Strong leadership and SCADA system skills are essential for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation and electrical maintenance within the food & beverage or manufacturing sector.
• Strong hands-on experience with SCADA systems and PLC programming.
• Certifications in OSHA, Project Management, PLC Programming, Cybersecurity, and HMI are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee industrial automation systems including SCADA integration.
• Ensure efficient operation of SCADA infrastructure and PLC networks.
• Supervise daily electrical activities across production lines.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelors degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Job description

Overview

Associate Manager- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Maintenance)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.