Industrial Electrician in Riyadh

Job Summary

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within plant. This includes ensuring compliance with food safety standards, minimizing downtime, and maintaining operational efficiency of processing lines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.

Diagnose faults in motors, control panels, PLC systems, sensors, and automation lines.

Troubleshoot breakdowns in processing equipment such as:

Bowl choppers

Tumblers

Vacuum Filler

Mincer machine

Metal detectors

Conveyors

Packaging machines

Ensure quick restoration to minimize production downtime.

2. Installation & Commissioning

Install new electrical systems, machinery, and control panels.

Support commissioning of new production lines and upgrades.

Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts.

3. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Execute scheduled PM activities as per maintenance plan.

Maintain records of inspections, repairs, and replacements.

Identify potential failures and implement corrective actions.

4. Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure all work complies with hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP).

Use food-grade materials and follow sanitary design practices.

Maintain IP-rated enclosures and proper cable management in washdown areas.

5. Safety & LOTO

Follow electrical safety standards and plant safety policies.

Implement and adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Ensure safe isolation of equipment before maintenance.

6. Utilities & Support Systems

Maintain electrical systems of:

Refrigeration units

Air compressors

Steam boilers (electrical controls)

HVAC systems

Monitor and troubleshoot power distribution systems.

7. Documentation & Reporting

Update maintenance logs and breakdown reports.

Maintain spare parts inventory for electrical components.

Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) of failures.

Qualifications

Education

Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

3–5 years of experience in industrial electrical maintenance.

Experience in food or meat processing industry preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Industrial wiring and control panels

Motors (AC/DC), VFDs, soft starters

PLC basics and troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Familiarity with automation systems and instrumentation.

Soft Skills

Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Ability to work under pressure in breakdown situations

Good communication with production and maintenance teams

Working Conditions

Exposure to cold rooms, wet environments, and washdown areas

Shift work including nights and weekends

On-call support for breakdowns

Basic Salary: 1800 Food allowance: 200 overtime will be provided