Team Leader of Electrical Engineering Department (EPA/MSR) (m/f/d)

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Purpose and Impact

Overall responsibility for the management, coordination and evaluation of the electrical engineering department, including instrumentation, control systems and safety.

Key Accountabilities

• Operation and maintenance of electrical systems:
  • Medium-voltage switchgear 20 kV, including transformer system 20 kV/690 V/400 V
  • Low-voltage switchgear 690 V/400 V
  • Co-operation of CHP unit 4 MW, including transformer system 10 kV/20 kV
  • Motor control center up to 500 kW, 400 V/690 V
  • ATEX systems gas/dust
  • Process automation systems and field instrumentation
  • Auxiliary systems: emergency power, UPS, emergency lighting, lighting systems, radiation protection, lightning protection
  • Communication and video systems
• Contact person for utility companies (electricity, gas, water) and authorities
• Energy billing and energy management
• Facility management
• Project work and procurement
• Team management:
  
  • 5 electricians in a 3-shift system (including support for plant operators)
  • 1 coordinator Plant IT/Automation with flexible working hours
  • Coordination of external personnel (electrical planners, programmers, etc.) Electrical fitters
• Creation of shift, on-call, and vacation schedules
• Payroll
• Organization of PPE, further education, qualification, and training
• Work preparation and organization
  
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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed university degree, technical training, or master craftsman qualification in a relevant field
• Several years of professional experience in the aforementioned main tasks, including personnel management
• Good German and English skills for daily work

Preferred Qualifications
• Intermediate Project Management skills
• Prior experience in designing and building electrical systems such as power, lighting and signal
• Extensive experience with programming logic controller programming
• Experience with and understanding of manufacturing processes and methodologies
• Prior experience in SAP

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
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Client-provided location(s): Riesa, Germany

Job ID: Cargill_FGB-312348

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-15T18:20:22