Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical & Automation

Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical & Automation with strong hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems. The ideal candidate will oversee maintenance activities, ensure equipment reliability, and lead a team of technicians to support continuous plant operations. The role requires expertise in PLCs, cranes, furnaces, robotics, CNC machines, and other automated production systems.Job DescriptionKey Roles & ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily maintenance operations and delegate tasks to technicians.Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Work with PLC-based systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Delta, Schneider) for troubleshooting, program modification, and upgrades.Maintain and operate industrial automation systems including:Cranes (P&H, ABUS)Vacuum and coating furnacesFANUC robotsCNC milling and dynamic balancing machinesPlasma coating and aluminum spraying systemsManage maintenance records through SAP and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).Ensure adherence to safety practices including LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and risk assessments.Develop and train technicians in safe maintenance procedures and technical skills.Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment or production lines.Liaise with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and optimize equipment reliability.Monitor maintenance KPIs and report performance to management.Required QualificationsDiploma or ITI in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Instrumentation.Minimum 15+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibilities.Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments (e.g., cranes, CNCs, coating systems).Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, HMI, servo systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Familiar with SAP and CMMS systems.Strong understanding of electrical schematics, automation circuits, and mechanical interfaces .Desired CharacteristicsFluency in Arabic is a plusExcellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic.Outstanding interpersonal, Strong communication skills, capable of influencing and driving regional counterparts.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No