Electronics Specialist- Rolling Mill
Kuwait SteelJob Description
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and skilled Electronic Specialist to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. Coordinate and guide technicians in electrical and electronic maintenance activities within the rolling mills. Ensure proper execution of Maintenance (PM & Condition Monitoring), repair, spares preparation and calibration tasks to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate electrical and electronics maintenance schedules and troubleshooting activities across assigned areas.
- Guide technicians in condition monitoring, testing, calibration, and repair of electrical and automation control systems.
- Ensure necessary tools, parts, and equipment are identified, prepared, and available before starting maintenance work.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance as per work orders and update SAP with accurate feedback and closure details.
- Perform condition monitoring of motors, drives, and PLC systems, and upload results promptly in SAP for record accuracy.
- Maintain and troubleshoot AC and DC drives, PLCs, and automation systems to minimize breakdowns and ensure operational continuity.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations by providing accurate failure observations, field-level feedback, and execution-level insights.
- Apply approved preventive actions and updated maintenance tasks resulting from RCA outcomes.
- Perform inspection, preservation, and functional testing of critical spare parts stored in the warehouse.
- Accurately record maintenance execution data in SAP, including work performed, failure symptoms, parts replaced, and observations.
- Verify functionality of automation systems, alarms, communication signals, and sensors to ensure reliable operation.
- Ensure the accuracy and availability of automation devices, instruments, and control components during plant operations.
- Support production and maintenance teams during equipment breakdowns, upgrades, or shutdowns to minimize downtime.
- Maintain proper housekeeping, cleaning of electrical parts, tools, and always ensure safe working practices.
- Participate in and execute approved equipment improvement, modification, and redesign activities.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications
- Technical Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
Preferred Experience
- Technical Certificate: Minimum 7 years of electrical maintenance experience in steel industry or heavy industry operations.
- Diploma: Minimum 5 years of electrical maintenance experience in steel industry or heavy industry operations.
- Bachelor's Degree: Minimum 3 years of electrical maintenance experience in steel industry or heavy industry operations.
Relevant Experience May Include
- Prior experience guiding technicians in steel plants, rolling mills, or similar continuous process industries.
- Hands-on involvement in breakdown maintenance, shutdown activities, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Familiarity with high-temperature operations, automated production systems, and industrial safety practices.
- Experience in electrical, electronic, and automation maintenance of rolling mill equipment.
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