Senior, PLC Electrical Engineer

Your tasks

We are looking for a technically strong and proactive PLC Electrical Engineer to lead electrical maintenance, automation troubleshooting, and reliability improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving equipment performance, and providing technical leadership to a maintenance team.

Electrical Systems & Automation

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Support energy management systems to improve operational efficiency and electrical system reliability.
• Perform Siemens S7 PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modifications using TIA Portal.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving HMI and SCADA systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks, including Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.
• Provide technical support for electrical breakdowns, automation faults, and equipment performance issues.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring electrical and automation failures.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen plant performance and operational reliability.

Technical Leadership & Maintenance Management

• Act as the site's electrical subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on electrical and automation-related matters.
• Develop and improve electrical maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead critical breakdown investigations and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Coach, guide, and mentor technicians and junior engineers to strengthen technical capabilities.
• Manage maintenance budgets, critical spare parts, and inventory strategies.
• Collaborate with Production, Projects, EHS, and Management teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Requirements

Take the Lead in Electrical Engineering, PLC Automation & Reliability! Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in Siemens PLC programming, industrial automation, and electrical systems?

If you have hands-on experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal, HMI/SCADA, VFDs, and industrial communication networks, we would love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, PLC systems, and maintenance operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLC programming and troubleshooting using TIA Portal.
• Good working knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems, VFDs, and industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP.
• Sound understanding of high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and energy management.
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience handling critical breakdowns and driving equipment reliability improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to guide technical teams, develop maintenance procedures, and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong ownership, accountability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge technical decisions constructively when necessary.
• Able to think strategically and balance immediate operational needs with long-term maintenance and reliability goals.

Other

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1981808/JULIE RODRIGUES LUBRIN

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