Key Responsibilities:
Prepare comprehensive automation plans with detailed technical drawings that include project specifications, equipment requirements, and cost estimates for IoT integration and predictive maintenance systems.
Contribute to new automation initiatives and projects, reviewing and communicating the impact on manufacturing efficiency and Lean activities.
Present automation analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders, and clients, demonstrating ROI and operational improvements.
Develop robust automation and continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key business stakeholders.
Implement and support cultural change across the organization toward smart manufacturing and drive business improvement through automation.
Develop, deliver and support delivery of automation improvement change initiatives, focusing on IoT-enabled equipment and predictive maintenance programs. Develop and contribute towards automation standards in line with Industry 4.0 best practices.
Undertake manufacturing process analysis, statistical analysis for automation opportunities, and support wider digital transformation initiatives.
Lead, define and develop automation activities designed to improve performance, including planning and implementation of smart manufacturing solutions.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and resolve problems through predictive maintenance and automated monitoring systems.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of automated processes, IoT systems, and robotic equipment in the manufacturing department.
Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation with focus on manufacturing environments.
Previous Oil and Gas or ESP manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 technologies; Knowledge of Six Sigma, FMEA, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Working knowledge of MS Office, ERP systems, and automation software platforms; Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java.
Excellent reporting, documentation, and technical communication skills; Experience with data analytics and machine learning applications in manufacturing.
Alkhorayef Group was founded in 1957 by the late Abdullah Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who was quite ambitious and daring. By virtue of his dedication, the group made its name in Saudi Arabia’s agriculture sector. He soon represented reputable international producers of water pumps, agricultural, irrigation and well drilling equipment in the Kingdom.
In a short span of time, Alkhorayef Group has achieved excellence on agricultural market by representing and marketing the top of the line brands, combined with a variety of excellent services to its customers.
The Company diversified its activities and continued its progress in various fields such as machinery systems, oil, contracting as well as printing and paper. As it became necessary to pay particular and specialized attention to each field, the founding Company branched into several subsidiaries, each being independent in terms of management and resources, but all are unified under the established corporate code of ethics of the Alkhorayef Group.
Today the Group which enjoys a worldwide presence ,operates in more than 40 countries representing renowned quality products and manufacturers.
Since our foundation in 1957, Alkhorayef Group has become a strong and successful diversified business. We are leaders in Saudi Arabia and in our region, enjoying a strong reputation for quality and service. We also have a growing international presence, operating in over 40 countries and six continents.
From our roots in agriculture, we’ve built up highly regarded businesses that supply pumps, pipes, and power generation machinery to major projects in many parts of the globe. We’re key players in agriculture, water, power and oil, as well as in the marine industry and in printing and paper, offering integrated solutions for the whole of a project lifecycle.
In addition to our manufacturing operations, we also distribute numerous world-class brand names, including John Deere, Volvo, Castrol, Linde, Manroland, Yamaha and others.
Our Group is structured as four strategic business units: Oil and Lubricants, Machinery Systems, Contracting Services and Printing and Paper.
