Maintenance Automation Technician - any shift in Medina

Energy Jobline ZR; Medina; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the energy sector is seeking a skilled Automation Specialist in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The candidate will maintain and troubleshoot various control systems and processes with a focus on PLCs and HMIs. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. This role presents a unique opportunity for professionals looking to advance in the automation field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of machine controls and automation systems.
• Must possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing equipment systems including PLCs and HMIs.
• Provide assistance to engineering and operations relating to process improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Strong analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Experience with PLC and HMI

Knowledge of automation systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley software

Siemens hardware/software

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Candidate will have competent troubleshooting skills in PLC program troubleshooting, servo systems, industrial controls, motor controls and electric circuits. Thorough knowledge and/or experience in industrial automation networks, safety devices, robotics, vision systems and electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Basic understanding of CNC. Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and/or in a cross-functional work team environment. Individual must possess strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Requirements

Principal Area of Responsibility

The individual will be responsible for maintaining/troubleshooting any equipment and facility systems with an emphasis on controls including relay logic, PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley), servo drives and motors, robotics, vision systems and electrical power distribution. This includes, but is not limited to, mechanical and hydraulic presses, furnaces, grinders, steel preparation and coating equipment, gear shapers, robotics, CNC machining centers, gear shapers, dust and fume collection equipment, transformers, switchgears, busbars, HVAC equipment, and fire suppression systems.

Specific Duties

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience with regards to maintaining, repairing processes and systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair/replace and test automation systems, components and networks.
• Strong knowledge of Alan Bradley and Siemens hardware/software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing equipment systems including controls (relay logic, PLC and HMI programs, servo drives, and motors), automation and robotics, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of multi-axis robots.
• Provide assistance to engineering and operations relating to process issues and/or improvements
• Consult with automation component suppliers to specify products for installation, and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials and/or parts
• Participate in, or lead continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as required (not typically a part of job function, for training purposes, <5%)

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong working knowledge of machine controls, automation, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical power distribution systems, and building systems.
• Must possess strong communication skills, analytical abilities and the ability to multi-task.

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