Team Leader - Automation

DP World Jeddah is looking for an experienced Team Leader - Automation to join our Engineering team. The Team Leader - Automation conducts the maintenance (preventive, corrective and breakdown) of all automation and associated electrical and mechanical equipment/systems installed on equipment and yard, including but not limited to QCs and RTGs, in the most efficient and effective manner. The role ensures jobs are completed in the quickest and most cost-effective way while maintaining quality and safety standards and performing RCA and corrective actions. Qualifications and Experience • Experience in automated/semi-automated container terminal cranes in a seaport environment. • Mandatory: 4 years of experience. • Preferably a B.E/BS in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering. • Preferable experience in working on automated/semi-automated QC and RTG cranes in container terminals. • Detailed knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, AC/DC crane drives, industrial instrumentation, communication and network systems. • System integration knowledge and software skills will be an added advantage. • Conversant with technical/parts manuals and drawings. • Fully conversant with safety procedures. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate daily automation and electrical maintenance activities, ensuring assigned work is completed safely, accurately, efficiently, and within required timelines. • Perform and support electrical and automation maintenance, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, inspection, monitoring, and repair of automation systems and related equipment. • Monitor the operational availability and reliability of automation and control systems across engineering equipment and machinery, identifying faults and coordinating timely corrective actions. • Respond to equipment breakdowns and automation system faults, perform initial diagnosis and corrective actions, and escalate complex or recurring issues as required. • Ensure preventive maintenance activities for automation, control, and electrical systems are completed according to approved maintenance schedules, procedures, and system requirements. • Perform and verify periodic inspections, functional checks, calibration, and adjustment of sensors, automation components, control systems, and associated equipment. • Coordinate with the Optimization Team and relevant functions to ensure required maintenance activities are completed effectively. • Ensure accurate and timely recording of maintenance activities, including work performed, equipment status, faults identified, and corrective actions taken. • Prepare and submit routine inspection, monitoring, maintenance, and daily activity reports. • Guide and support team members in carrying out assigned maintenance activities while ensuring adherence to technical requirements and maintenance procedures. • Maintain regular communication regarding equipment status, breakdowns, maintenance priorities, and operational issues. • Ensure proper housekeeping, organization, and safe use of workshop facilities, tools, and equipment. • Promote and maintain safety and discipline within the work area and ensure compliance with HSE policies, Fatal Risk Standards, and Safe Work Practices. • Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, and safety concerns and support required follow-up and corrective actions. Interested in joining our team? If you have experience in automated container terminal equipment and automation maintenance and are ready to contribute to safe and reliable equipment operations, we encourage you to apply.