Electrical Technician

Role Purpose:

This position will effectively implement predictive, preventive and corrective/breakdown maintenance at the plant for all electrical and mechanical machines, equipment and plant facilities for maximum efficiency and increased life span.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant Maintenance

Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a maintenance schedule for the job

Preventive and condition-based maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure smooth running

Trouble shooting Electrical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition 

Ensure efficient machine operations during shift cover

Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance 

Identify and report all assets misuse (e.g. machines, spares, tools, etc.)

Machine modification, improvement and innovation to improve efficiency 

Maintenance checks on building structure and facilities

Basic maintenance of plant utilities (Generators, Compressors etc.)

Support maintenance of building, facility and machines at the Central Support Office

Any other assigned duties by the supervisor

Maintenance Reporting

 Inspection of machines operations and recording of accurate data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements.

Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history.

Capturing correct and accurate data i.e. task details and time taken on job cards. 

Communication & Accountability 

Improve on process accountability through F2F discussions

Ensure effective communication

Participate in conflict resolution. Escalate chronic issues that require urgent attention

Continual Improvement Initiatives

Support PaTaMu, CI, ERM and 6K, initiatives and objectives

Offer support and training to AM team members

Continually generate improvement ideas and actively participate in CI projects.

Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu

 Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks.

Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST.

Safety Health and Environment (SHE) & Food Safety

Support SHE and GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives in the department.

Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations. 

Participate in the planned workplace safety trainings.

Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

BSc Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Knowledge in preventive maintenance, electrical installations

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing company 

Competent in troubleshooting, problem solving, team building, planning and decision making

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Key Attributes/ Competencies:

Attention to detail

 Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential business information