We are currently partnering with a global organisation to find a regional electrical engineer to join their EMEA Reliability Technical Centre. This is a strategic role focused on driving transformational improvements in plant safety, compliance, reliability, and efficiency across multiple sites in the region.

This opportunity is ideal for a subject matter expert with deep technical knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement, who thrives in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety and environmental regulations, and best practices across EMEA sites.
• Conduct technical assessments to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, supporting local teams in closing gaps.
• Develop and implement best-in-class preventive and predictive maintenance practices for E&I assets.
• Align capital and operational budgets for electrical maintenance with strategic goals.
• Define and manage a critical spare parts strategy.
• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting, maintaining close collaboration with E&I site leaders.
• Lead the development of a reliability strategy tailored to business needs.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including design specifications and maintenance manuals.
• Collaborate with plant E&I teams to optimize resources and drive cost efficiencies.
• Evaluate team capabilities and support targeted technical training initiatives.
• Define and monitor E&I KPIs to support operational goals and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Use downtime and cost data to prioritize reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Support turnaround planning and execution with technical expertise.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects, building strong business cases with site teams.
• Advise on E&I system design and vendor selection in collaboration with procurement and technology teams.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate E&I assets into broader system designs (Capex, Automation, etc.).
• Conduct research to explore new technologies and enhance performance.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within Oil & Gas or Food sectors.
• Strong understanding of E&I infrastructure compliance (IEC, VDE).
• Proven expertise in predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Solid project management and resource planning skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional European languages (German, Dutch, French) are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead remote, multicultural teams.
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Adaptable to evolving technologies and business environments.

What's on Offer

• A high-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility across the EMEA region.
• A modern, flexible working environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.
• Opportunities to shape strategy and expand responsibilities at a regional level.
• A culture that supports career development and internal mobility.