Associate Manager- Electrical Engineering (Automation & Maintenance)

Client of Domo Ventures W.L.L.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Domo Ventures W.L.L. is seeking an Associate Manager Electrical Engineering to lead design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical and automation systems across food and beverage facilities.

The role focuses on industrial automation, SCADA integration, preventive maintenance, and digital transformation for reliability and efficiency. The candidate should have a bachelor’s in Electronics or Electrical Engineering with 6+ years in industrial automation, strong hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation and electrical maintenance in food & beverage or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems (Wonderware), PLC programming, and control networks.
• Certifications in OSHA, Project Management, PLC Programming, Cybersecurity, and HMI preferred.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, downtime tracking, and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee automation & control systems including SCADA integration, PLC programming, Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Supervise daily electrical activities across dairy and beverage production lines; coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Oversee end-to-end electrical and automation aspects of new projects including installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Oversee calibration/audit programs, documentation, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Drive continuous improvement and SOP development; coordinate spare parts inventory and vendor communication.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

control networks

root cause analysis

downtime tracking

KPI reporting

leadership

vendor management

automation integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware SCADA

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SAP MII

IoT platforms

HMI

Job description

Department Engineering amp 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. 1 Automation amp 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. 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. 3 Projects amp 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. 4 Calibration amp 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. 5 Continuous Improvement amp 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

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.