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About Almarai

Almarai Company, established in 1977, stands as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is recognized as the number one FMCG Brand in MENA, holding market leadership across its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. The company employs over 43,000 professionals, known as Quality Makers, and is committed to providing nutritious and healthy products under more than 20 brands, including Almarai, L’usine, and ALYOUM.

The Role: System Operation Specialist

Almarai is seeking a System Operation Specialist to join its team in Al-Kharj. This full-time position is integral to ensuring the safe, reliable, and effective operation of all automated and non-automated warehousing materials handling equipment and systems. The specialist will play a key role in meeting Almarai’s business requirements through diligent system management and maintenance. This role is suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on repair and maintenance of automated material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic, and mechanical faults within systems.
• Provide support to installation teams during the preparation and installation of automatic materials handling equipment.
• Assist operations with the recovery and resolution of both short-term and long-term faults and stoppages.
• Conduct reporting and follow-up on breakdown resolutions to ensure effective problem-solving.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience with industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC programming, such as Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, or Schneider.
• Experience in control systems design, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Profibus, Modbus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple activities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards work.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Al-Kharj, offering an opportunity to contribute to Almarai's extensive and vertically integrated operations.