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About the Role

Guardian Industries, a global manufacturer of glass products, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for its facility in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and improvement of electrical and control systems critical to the company's glass production lines. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and implementing effective preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for all electrical and control components.

As part of the Koch company family, Guardian Glass aims to foster an environment where employees can develop their potential. This role contributes to the production of high-performance glass used in global projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive electrical maintenance on equipment, including magnetron sputtering systems, power supplies, PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic faults on glass furnace and glass transport mechanisms.
• Develop and implement effective preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all electrical systems and components on the coating line.
• Support production operations by minimizing unplanned electrical downtime and ensuring maximum equipment availability.
• Monitor electrical system performance and actively participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic electrical or automation failures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including electrical drawings, maintenance logs, and failure reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical, automation, and process engineers to optimize equipment reliability and overall performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements in electrical design, control logic, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts for electrical components and coordinate with vendors for procurement and technical support.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities strictly comply with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within continuous process operations.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, control circuits, and motor drives.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and control system integration (experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms is required).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and process control systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and adapt to rotating shifts if required.
• Experience required for this role is between 2 to 5 years.

Relevant Skills and Expertise

• Electrical Maintenance
• Equipment Maintenance
• Automation Systems
• Industrial Power Distribution
• Equipment Reliability
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Magnetron Sputtering Systems
• PLCs
• Drives
• Sensors
• Control Panels
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Electrical Schematics
• Wiring Diagrams
• Control Logic
• Instrumentation
• Process Control Systems
• PLC Programming
• Control System Integration
• Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms
• SCADA Systems
• Industrial Communication Protocols
• CMMS Software (*, SAP PM, EAM)
• Electrical Safety

Work Environment and Additional Information

This is a full-time, factory-based role located in Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The position involves working with high-voltage systems, vacuum environments, and production machinery. Candidates should be prepared for potential shift work or on-call duties during emergencies. Strict adherence to safety standards and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are mandatory.