Site Electrical Engineer

Location: Alexandria, Egypt

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Title: Site Electrical Engineer
Location: Borg Knorr Factory, Alexandria

JOB PURPOSE
 

About Unilever
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electrical and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical control systems, drives, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge of industrial utility systems, including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Chillers, Air Compressors, and Diesel Generators, with the ability to support
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and ensure quick resolution to minimize downtime.

Automation Systems

• Program, maintain, and upgrade PLC systems (Siemens, OMRON, etc.).
• Support SCADA and HMI systems, ensuring optimal performance and usability.
• Develop and implement control logic for process optimization.

Electrical Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems (LV/MV), motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, and backup power systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and codes.
• Work with contractors and vendors on electrical installations and upgrades.

Spare Parts Warehouse Management

• Manage the inventory of electrical and automation spare parts, ensuring availability of critical components.
• Maintain accurate records of parts usage, stock levels, and reorder points using CMMS or inventory management systems.
• Identify obsolete parts and propose replacements or upgrades.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely ordering and delivery of spare parts.
• Optimize storage layout and implement labeling and categorization systems to improve traceability and retrieval efficiency.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all electrical schematics, PLC code, and system configurations.
• Analyze downtime trends and provide actionable insights to reduce recurrence.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support audits and inspections related to electrical and automation systems.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Suitable years of experience in electrical maintenance and industrial automation, preferably in manufacturing or process industries.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, drives, instrumentation & control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens & OMRON), & automation systems is a plus.
• Experience with CMMS software for maintenance planning and record-keeping is a plus.
• Previous experience in FMCG operations is a plus.

Skills

• Problem Solving & Analytical thinking.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs
• Projects management
• Shop floor leadership

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.