Maintenance Assistant Engineer – Electrical

About the Role

As a Maintenance Assistant Engineer specializing in Electrical systems, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of factory equipment and electrical installations at a leading renewable energy manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. Your efforts will focus on carrying out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to enhance equipment uptime and support continuous manufacturing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventive and corrective maintenance on various factory machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults related to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, drive systems, motors, and automation technologies.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of press machines, CNC machines, laser cutters, drilling machines, tube mills, and slitting lines.
• Create and implement effective preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and modification of new production equipment.
• Analyze equipment performance data to perform Root Cause Analysis and reduce recurring failures.
• Liaise with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and coordinate with external contractors during maintenance projects.
• Manage spare parts inventories and collaborate with original equipment manufacturers and suppliers for technical support.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, risk assessments, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance records, reports, and equipment history documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Between 5 to 8 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in handling equipment such as press machines, CNC machines, laser cutting machines, drilling machines, tube mills, and slitting lines.
• Thorough understanding of PLCs, industrial automation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors and drives, electrical control panels, sensors, instrumentation, and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Good knowledge of safety regulations including OSHA, ISO, and industrial safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities coupled with effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and availability for emergency maintenance responses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sectors such as solar energy, renewable energy, heavy manufacturing, or industrial production.
• Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause Analysis, TPM, Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement programs.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and automation system upgrades.