Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activities, troubleshooting electrical and automation-related issues, and ensuring smooth operation of plant equipment and production processes. The role supports efficient production by minimizing downtime and maintaining equipment reliability in compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain work orders for all planned maintenance activities from the maintenance planner and maintenance team leader.
• Collect all relevant information required to conduct maintenance activities including drawings, manuals, and technical documents.
• Locate and obtain required spare parts and maintenance tools.
• Prioritize jobs to maximize product quality and production line efficiency.
• Coordinate plant or process stoppage permissions with relevant departments.
• Provide timely feedback to the maintenance planner and team leader regarding schedule deviations and incomplete work.
• Execute daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities according to approved schedules.
• Isolate plant and equipment according to safety procedures before maintenance activities.
• Carry out maintenance and repair activities according to work orders and quality requirements.
• Commission plant, process, or equipment after maintenance and hand over to the customer or production team.
• Investigate electrical and automation failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Repair breakdowns with minimum production downtime.
• Escalate unresolved breakdown issues to the maintenance team leader when necessary.
• Complete maintenance reports, breakdown reports, and root cause analysis documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and standards.
• Identify and report unsafe work conditions and practices immediately.
• Use safety equipment and protective clothing appropriately.
• Ensure hazardous substances are handled and disposed of according to procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards within maintenance areas.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate outstanding issues to incoming shifts.
• Participate actively in production and maintenance meetings.
• Coach and support operators on autonomous maintenance activities and basic equipment care.

Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering or TVET/College qualification in Industrial or Electrical fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Technician in the FMCG industry, preferably in the Soap & Detergent industry for BSc Degree holders.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technician in the FMCG industry, preferably in the Soap & Detergent industry for TVET/College holders.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of electrical maintenance and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and process equipment efficiently.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manufacturers’ manuals.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage maintenance priorities effectively.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.

Skills Required:

• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering