Automation Technician: PLCs, SCADA & Plant Safety

Unilever; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Automation Technician to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of factory electrical, instrumentation and automation systems. The role delivers preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and technical support to reduce downtime and protect product quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety and Quality teams, design and implement automation improvements for lines, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on electrical and automation experience in industrial settings.
• Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or Automation.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
• Practical PLC programming and changes to HMI/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Record equipment usage, parts replacement and maintenance status reports.
• Support installation, commissioning and upgrades of equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety, Quality and Projects teams to resolve automation issues.
• Design, program and implement automation improvements for lines and plants; maintain documentation.
• Service, troubleshoot and calibrate process-control instruments; ensure calibration.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based systems, I/O modules, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs and servo systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor equipment to reduce downtime.
• Apply electrical safety requirements including LOTO and safe work practices.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation/Automation

Bachelor's in Electrical Control/Mechatronics

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Unilever in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Automation Technician to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of factory electrical, instrumentation and automation systems. The role delivers preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and technical support to reduce downtime and protect product quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety and Quality teams, design and implement automation improvements for lines, and maintain documentation.