Line Electrician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Line Electrician to join their team in a state-of-the-art Food Factory. This role involves ensuring the reliability of electrical systems through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. You will be at the forefront of maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency, contributing to the continuous improvement of operations. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Experience in the Food and Beverages industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment in the factory.
• Collaborate with team members to solve technical problems.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

PLC Programming

HMI Knowledge

Instrumentation Calibration

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree/Certification

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

SAP

Job description

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Reports to: Electrical Automation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestlé career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestlé, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals but also as people.

As the Line Electrician, you will be responsible for preventative electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical equipment in the factory. You will follow plant sanitation practices and procedures while staying informed of new technology and equipment relevant to plant operations. Working safely at all times, you will play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventive maintenance. This position is located in a Green Field Food Factory in Saudi Arabia.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment in the factory safely.
2. Meet all Safety, Health, Quality, and Environmental requirements when performing job duties.
3. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis.
4. Design, program, and troubleshoot plant PLCs, VFDs, input/output devices, and associated equipment.
5. Read, update, and create electrical prints and documentation.
6. Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators.
7. Apply knowledge of LV & MV systems, single-phase, and three-phase electrical power.
8. Complete incident investigations for downtime and quality deviations to determine root cause and propose or implement corrective and preventive actions.
9. Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment and solve technical problems.
10. Manage the instrument calibration program for regulatory and quality compliance.
11. Able to work in rotational shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

What will make you successful…

1. High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of complex electrical, automation, and mechanical systems in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment – OR – a technical degree or certification with 2+ years of relevant industrial electrical experience.
2. Preference for experience in a manufacturing facility in the Food and Beverages industry or other Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
3. Experience in Electrical Preventive Maintenance activities of Medium & Low Voltage Switchgears, MCCs, VFDs, induction motors, servo motors, sensors, instruments, etc.
4. Experience with PLC & HMI, with basic knowledge of programming software, preferably Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), Siemens, etc.
5. Experience working with VFDs like Allen Bradley, Danfoss, Siemens, etc.
6. Experience working with Servo drives like Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.
7. Experience with Instrument Calibration Program for various devices such as flow meters, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, and others listed.
8. Personnel supervision experience (technical teams, contractors, or other 3rd parties).
9. Good knowledge of electrical distribution systems (low & medium voltage installations).
10. Good knowledge of local electrical codes and standards.
11. Good knowledge of instrumentation and calibration processes.
12. Good knowledge of SAP / Asset Maintenance Management (AMM).
13. Knowledge of automation systems and equipment (HMI, PLC, industrial networks, etc.).