Automation Technician RME, Relatability Maintenance Engineering

Afaq - Warehouse Branch (Amazon); Dammam; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dammam seeks a Facilities Supervisor to lead maintenance operations. The role involves managing projects, overseeing technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability within the facility. Candidates should have experience in PLC-controlled automation, automated conveyor systems, and strong communication skills in English. This position offers an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. Applicants with a degree in engineering or related fields are preferred, and project management experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis.
• 2+ years of experience in automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Strong communication skills in English and the local language at CEFR Level B2.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance projects and manage outside contractors.
• Provide reactive and proactive maintenance on operational equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

PLC-controlled automation

Automated conveyor systems

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in engineering or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Facilities Supervisor – Maintenance, will have a significant impact on customer experience. The Supervisor will have the ability to lead other technicians, design solutions for challenging problems, manage outside contractors, be on call for emergencies, to handle multiple projects and daily activities, and meet time lines.
The Supervisor will develop plans on how to accomplish engineering departmental goals and will be responsible for the leadership/development and coaching of the team through Performance Management.
This role also leads the technical team in providing both a reactive and pro‑active maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure within the Amazon Facility.
The role has a direct impact on the site, its productivity and operational success. If equipment is not available or performs badly it minimizes the capacity and throughput of the site.

Key job responsibilities
Be the site level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls systems and sensors within the building. Work in a hands‑on manner to actively monitor, fault find and repair systems in order to provide a high level of equipment availability to internal customers.

Work within the EU Controls network to enhance the capability to monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers by means of troubleshooting and prioritizing.

Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects coordinated by the EU Controls network.

Work with IT, EU Controls Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained.

Work alongside global teams to support the installation and commission of new equipment.

Support other sites in the EU network as required.

Interpreting both mechanical and electrical drawings plus understanding and developing improvement strategies for code conforming to IEC 61131‑3.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of process or production environment related PLC‑controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience
• 2+ years of automated conveyor systems and controls experience
• Experience in engineering and estimating material handling and storage systems
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English and the local language at CEFR Level B2 or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical training degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• Understanding of ISO 13849 & 62061
• Familiarity with CE Machinery Directive.
• Experience in a multi‑site environment.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, data analysis and process improvement techniques.

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