Electrical Engineer

About the Role

Seara International is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a full-time position in Dammam, Eastern Region. This role involves overseeing the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure, automation systems, and high-capacity refrigeration controls within a cold-chain food manufacturing environment. The Electrical Engineer ensures maximum equipment uptime, energy efficiency, and strict adherence to electrical safety and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA networks across automated processing, spiral freezers, and packaging lines.
• Manage sub-distribution panels, VFDs, transformers, backup generators, and electrical controls for industrial ammonia/Freon refrigeration plants.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for electrical assets to minimize unplanned downtime in low-temperature (-18°C to -40°C) environments.
• Ensure all enclosures, wiring, and sensors satisfy IP65/IP69K washdown ratings to withstand daily high-pressure chemical sanitation.
• Lead electrical design, power distribution upgrades, and control integration for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects and new line installations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc flash safety, national electrical codes, and workplace hygiene regulations, including HACCP, ISO 22000, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a relevant electrical engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience with plant automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA networks.
• Familiarity with refrigeration and power infrastructure, including VFDs, transformers, and backup generators.
• Knowledge of electrical safety protocols and food hygiene standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, OSHA).

Work Environment

The role operates within a cold-chain food manufacturing environment, requiring work in low-temperature conditions ranging from -18°C to -40°C. Adherence to strict hygiene and safety standards is essential.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for this full-time Electrical Engineer position with Seara International in Dammam. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.