Electrical and Automation Engineer

• Ensure the maintenance plan has purpose, that it evolves to allow the maximum time available for production, no strip and rebuild for the sake of it! Only replace worn/ broken parts – condition based rather than planned based maintenance
  

• Drive the tasks through required work from observations and data, not just theoretical plans
  

• Full evaluation of, cost, availability and requirement to decide if run to failure or replace
  

• Maintenance always follows production, not the other way around.
  

• Ensure that maintenance tasks adhere to company’s food safety polices at all times.
  

• Ensure all working practices comply with company rules and procedures so that you and any other people using the area of work can do so safely.
  

• Always keep full and up to date records of all equipment to ensure traceability
  

Requirements

Electrical Systems & Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, motors, drives, and control panels.
  

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, power distribution, PLCs, and instrumentation systems.
  

• Maintain and update electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
  

• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and food manufacturing regulations.
  

Automation & Controls

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
  

• Support automation of production lines such as mix plant, freezer, filler, and packaging systems.
  

• Develop and implement control logic to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
  

• Collaborate with process engineers and operators to resolve automation issues and implement process improvements.
  

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support electrical and automation projects, including upgrades, new line installations, and equipment integration.
  

• Work with vendors and contractors to specify, design, and commission automation solutions.
  

• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability programs (TPM, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).
  

• Optimize energy usage and sustainability performance through automation and system upgrades.
  

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to food safety (HACCP, GMP) and occupational safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA).
  

• Conduct risk assessments, lockout/tagout (LOTO) audits, and equipment safety validations.
  

Benefits