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Electrical Technician

Uganda

Salary range: Confidential | Contract type: Permanent

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Job Summary

The Electrical Technician will be tasked to carry out maintenance and repair of electrical systems, services, and equipment for the plant. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all electrical fixtures and systems in the plant. Ensure proper execution of planned preventive maintenance (PPM).

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Ordinary Diploma/Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a reputable institution of higher learning with at least 4 years of working experience in maintenance of mechanical equipment preferably in a manufacturing set-up.
Professional accreditation with an institution of professional engineers would be advantageous
Commercial understanding of the impact of failure/downtime on production and ultimately customer delivery
Ability to use basic problem-solving tools (5why, Ishikawa)

Responsibilities

Install and repair wiring of electrical systems, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints.

Install and repair control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, thermostats, circuit-breaker panels etc.
Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments and equipment.
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools etc.
Repair or recommend replacement of electrical units
Receive and complete work orders.
Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and safe as per 5S procedures
Detect needed repairs on equipment following established inspection procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical tools and equipment.
Operate electrical tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

Required education: Diploma, Associate's degree
Required relevant work experience: 3 years
Required languages: English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)

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