Summary
Americana Foods is seeking an Electrical Technician for its Maintenance team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment, including packaging machinery, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems and refrigeration controls. Candidates should have 7 to 9 years of industrial electrical experience, including at least 3 years in further processing, and experience with PLCs, VFDs and 480V three-phase systems. Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food manufacturing standards is preferred.
The posting
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We are seeking a highly skilled, safety-conscious, and results-driven Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 9 years of hands-on experience in the poultry processing industry (chicken and beef), preferably within a further processing or FMCG manufacturing environment.
The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the electrical integrity, reliability, and operational efficiency of all plant equipment and systems. This includes the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of high-speed packaging machinery, refrigeration systems (ammonia refrigeration experience is highly desirable), conveyor systems, and PLC-controlled processing equipment.
DESCRIPTION:
Electrical maintenance & Repair:
• Perform routine and preventive electrical maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical issues on AC/DC drivers, motor starters, relays, sensors, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics blueprints, and PLC ladder logic.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical components and systems.
PLC & Controls Expertise:
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform minor programming changes on PLCs, HMIs, and VFD.
• Understand and work with networked devices and industrial communication devices and communication protocols.
Safety & Compliance:
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, including lockout/ tagout (LOTO) procedures, ARC flash safety, and NFPA 70E
standards.
• Comply with GMP (FOOD Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety Standards (BRC, HALAL, HACCAP), ensuring all work
is Performed in sanitary Manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Refrigeration System Support:
• Provide electrical support for the plant’s industrial ammonia refrigeration systems under guidance of licensed
refrigeration engineers. (understanding of refrigeration control circuits is critical)
Documentation & Teamwork:
• Accurately document work orders, parts usage, and maintenance activities in the CMMS (COMPUTRIZED MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
• Collaborate effectively with mechanics operators, and other team members to minimize down time
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
▪ Complete of a recognized Electrical apprenticeship program, technical college degree in industrial Electricity.
• A minimum 7-9 years of Experience as an industrial Electrician or Electrical Technician, in addition to 3 years at
least at Further Processing from minimum Experience.
• Proven Experience Troubleshooting 480V/ 3phase power and 24 DC controls Circuits.
• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs (Troubleshooting and minor programming) and VFD.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Must be work in a cold, wet and demanding environment and perform physical tasks (lifting, climbing, standing for long
periods)
Highly Preferred:
- Experience in the further Processing plant or Food and beverage.
- Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration systems and their associated electrical control.
- Experience with Packaging Machinery (Fill, seal, Vacuum Pump, Labellers, Ink Jet, X Ray).
- Proficiency in using CMMS.