Rolling Mills

Electronics Specialist- Rolling Mill

Al-Shuaiba, Al Ahmadi Governorate
Work Type: Full Time
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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. Verify the quality of work, support production during breakdowns and roll changes, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. 

 

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, contributing practical knowledge of equipment behavior and maintenance conditions. 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, in accordance with defined procedures, checklists, and schedules, ensuring spares remain reliable, protected, and ready for installation when needed. 
• Accurately record maintenance execution data in SAP, including work performed, failure symptoms, parts replaced, and observations, ensuring factual, complete, and timely information to support equipment history, analysis, and maintenance plan improvement. 
• 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, including minor projects and reliability initiatives, using internal resources, in coordination with Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors.
   
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: 
o Prior experience guiding technicians in steel plants, rolling mills, or similar continuous process industries. 
o Hands-on involvement in breakdown maintenance, shutdown activities, and preventive maintenance programs. 
o Familiarity with high-temperature operations, automated production systems, and industrial safety practices. 
o Experience in electrical, electronic, and automation maintenance of rolling mill equipment, including motors, drives, PLC-based control systems, and field instrumentation.  


Skills:

- Technical competence in maintenance and troubleshooting of AC and DC motors, drives, PLCs, and basic automation systems. 
- Ability to perform and interpret condition monitoring, testing, and calibration of electrical and electronic equipment. 
- Ability to identify control system abnormalities, alarms, and signal issues, and support corrective actions under engineering guidance.
Years of Experience:
5
 
Position Title:
Lead Technician
 
Min. Education Required:
Diploma
 

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