Job Responsibilities
• Coordinate and supervise electrical engineering activities and project execution in accordance with technical requirements, project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Review electrical, automation, control, and instrumentation drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and related engineering documentation.
• Oversee the design, implementation, configuration, testing, and commissioning of industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Review and supervise power distribution systems, electrical panels, cabling, grounding systems, electrical protection, motors, and related equipment.
• Evaluate and select electrical, automation, and instrumentation equipment and assess technical proposals from suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinate the selection, calibration, and performance verification of process instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Participate in project planning and progress monitoring, identify risks and deviations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, process engineers, and other engineering teams to resolve technical and execution issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems and recommend technical solutions to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and work procedures throughout design, installation, and commissioning.
Qualifications and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably in Power, Control, or Automation Engineering. A master's degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in industrial projects, including electrical engineering, automation, control systems, and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, electrical panels, motors, drives, grounding, and electrical protection systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial control systems. Familiarity with Siemens automation platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), technical specifications, and equipment datasheets.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities, track progress, and follow up on technical issues and corrective actions.
• English proficiency sufficient to understand technical documentation, engineering standards, and equipment specifications and communicate effectively in a professional environment.
• Experience in food processing, animal feed, petrochemical, or other process industries is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically as required by project needs.
Personal and Functional Competencies
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and engineering expertise.
• Ability to align engineering projects with organizational objectives.
• Innovation mindset and interest in emerging technologies.
• Project cost and resource optimization.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical and automation systems.
• Familiarity with Siemens automation platforms.
• Ability to perform and supervise electrical testing and measurements.
• Understanding of industrial control system architecture and electrical control and protection systems.
• Ability to evaluate technical equipment proposals and manage interactions with contractors and suppliers.