Electrical & Automation Specialist

Job description / Role

- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Company: Al-Maha Factory
- Full-time
- Degree/Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- Minimum 3 years' experience of working as an Electrician or Electrical & Automation Specialist in Food Manufacturing industry.

Position Summary

- Joining Nestle 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.
- Provide factory/site engineering with the required competence on Factory Automation System (FAS), Process Control System, Electrical Design and installations and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to effectively support manufacturing operational activities and continuously improve manufacturing performance. The Automation engineering is a cross-functional discipline that requires proportional knowledge in hardware, software development and applications.

A day in the life of

- Responsible for the Maintenance and Improvement plans of Automation and Electrical assets.
- Implement maintenance and inspection plans to ensure reliability, sustainability and security of the Automation and Electrical infrastructure.
- Ensure proper backup procedures are in place for all automation and industrial IT systems supporting production.
- Execute the maintenance of the Automation and Electrical in accordance with the Nestle Maintenance Strategy to proactively maintain and improve the fixed assets and able to use Assets Maintenance Management (AMM) as the process to manage the asset lifecycle.
- Ensure at all times safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures and trainings.
- Liase with the site Automation Engineer/Safety Officer on matters relating to safety, control and energy conservation.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality Management and Engineering to resolve Automation and Electrical issues.
- Ensure proper enhancement of Automation and Electrical documents (manuals, diagrams, instrument data sheet, software packages/licenses) through efficient filing and archiving procedures.
- Initiate Continuous Improvement (CI) in Automation and Electrical installations with the aim of achieving Optimized plant performance.
- Keeps monitoring plant and equipment to ensure optimal operation and reduction of planned and unplanned downtime.

Requirements

What Will Make You Successful?

- In depth Knowledge of Automation and Control Systems including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider (ELAU) PLC's/HMI's, Servo drives communication protocols etc.
- Good knowledge of Electrical Low Voltage distribution, Electrical protection devices, Circuit breakers, Electrical Safety and Electrical Maintenance Programs
- Good knowledge of local Electrical codes and standards
- Good knowledge of Industrial instrumentation and their calibration procedures including but not limited to Pressure, level and flow transmitters, Metal detectors, X-rays, Control valves, dosing systems etc.
- Detailed knowledge about Hygienic concepts, CCP & Zoning
- Knowledge of food processing operations and technology and hygienic engineering

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

- We are Nestle , the largest food and beverage company. We are 328,000 people strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than 89.5 billion CHF in 2016, we have an expansive presence with 442 factories in more than 86 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geopraphies, working with diverse teams and cultures.

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.