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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

 

BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt’s expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.

The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe’s largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.

Missions essentielles

Main Tasks

Boortmalt is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Electrical Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems and equipment across the plant. This role focuses on executing both planned and unplanned maintenance, diagnosing electrical issues, and optimizing system performance in line with safety, quality, and reliability standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the technical, operations, and quality teams to minimize downtime, enhance energy efficiency, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage planned and unplanned electrical maintenance activities across plant installations.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical faults to support continuous plant operations.
  • Provide technical support to the maintenance and operational teams on electrical systems.
  • Monitor and maintain electrical equipment including motors, control panels, lighting, PLCs, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Read, interpret, and work from electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, and blueprints.
  • Perform calibration, installation, and repair of electrical and control systems.
  • Implement and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Apply reliability engineering tools such as Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
  • Use automation tools such as TIA Portal and WINCC to troubleshoot PLC-based systems.
  • Accurately log all maintenance activities and updates for handover and record-keeping.
  • Monitor spare parts inventory and collaborate with the electrical supervisor to ensure availability.
  • Support the development and implementation of maintenance SOPs and work instructions.
  • Identify and contribute to energy-saving initiatives and sustainability efforts.
  • Participate in BOPEX (Boortmalt Operational Excellence) initiatives and WCM (World Class Manufacturing) practices.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Boortmalt’s safety, health, and environmental standards.

Profil / Compétences requises

  • BSc degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, or related engineering field.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in a technical role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices.
  • Proven hands-on skills in electrical troubleshooting and system optimization.
  • Experience working with automation software (TIA Portal, WINCC) and PLCs.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems is a plus.
  • Competent in MS Office, especially Excel; ability to manipulate and analyze data.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and handle emergency callouts.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Flexible, proactive, team-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

Avantages

  • A good salary and extra benefits.
  • Career opportunities in an international company.
  • A greatwork atmosphere with respect, teaamwork, and focus on well-being.