Line Electrician

Nestle; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global food and beverage company as a Line Electrician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining electrical systems within a state-of-the-art factory. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation, contributing to the overall success of the organization. If you are passionate about electrical maintenance and eager to make a significant impact in the food and beverage industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in maintenance of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Medium & Low Voltage systems and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical Preventive Maintenance

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

VFDs and Servo Drives

Instrumentation Calibration

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree/Certification

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Process Simulators

Job description

Location: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company: Nestl Saudi Manufacturing
Full-Time Contract

Reports to: Electrical Automation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestl means becoming part of the world's largest Food and Beverage Company. We foster a human environment driven by passionate people committed to enhancing quality of life and building a healthier future. A career at Nestl offers opportunities for significant impact both locally and globally, encouraging personal and professional growth.

As the Line Electrician, your responsibilities include preventative electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical equipment within the factory. You will adhere to plant sanitation practices and stay updated on new technologies relevant to plant operations. Ensuring safety at all times, you will contribute to machine reliability and process improvements across the plant. The role is based in a Green Field Food Factory in Saudi Arabia.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment safely.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Quality, and Environmental standards during all tasks.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices, and related equipment.
• Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
• Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
• Apply knowledge of LV & MV systems, single-phase, and three-phase electrical power.
• Conduct incident investigations for downtime and quality deviations, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and resolve technical issues.
• Manage the instrument calibration program for compliance and quality assurance.
• Work in rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex electrical, automation, and mechanical systems in industrial or military environments OR a technical degree/certification with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the Food and Beverages manufacturing industry or similar CPG industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Electrical Preventive Maintenance activities involving Medium & Low Voltage Switchgears, MCCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and instruments.
• Experience with PLC & HMI programming, preferably with Allen Bradley (Control Logix, Compact Logix), Siemens, etc.
• Experience working with VFDs (Allen Bradley, Danfoss, Siemens) and Servo drives (Allen Bradley, Schneider).
• Knowledge of Instrument Calibration for various devices like flow meters, transmitters, detectors, and analyzers.
• Personnel supervision experience of technical teams or contractors.
• Good understanding of electrical distribution systems (LV & MV).
• Familiarity with local electrical codes and standards.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration processes, SAP, and Asset Maintenance Management (AMM).
• Proficiency in English.

Industry Focus: FMCG, Foods, Beverages

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