Electrical Technician
MRM Mariakani is seeking to hire a qualified Electrical Technician. The candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate high intergrity and professional ethics and make decisions on the role in a prudent manner. This position reports to the Electrical Engineer.
MRM Mariakani is seeking to hire a qualified Electrical Technician. The candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate high intergrity and professional ethics and make decisions on the role in a prudent manner. This position reports to the Electrical Engineer.
Responsibilities
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Assemble, install, test and maintain
electrical or electronic wiring, equipment and fixtures.
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Timely carry out Autonomous
maintenance (AM) and Planned Maintenance (PM) in order to minimize downtime.
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Inspect electrical systems,
equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for
adjustment or repair.
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Diagnose malfunctioning systems,
apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause
of a breakdown and correct the problem.
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Ensure timely attendance to all
electrical breakdowns.
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Ensure that the working environment
is safe in relation to electrical installations and good housekeeping standards
are maintained.
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Ensure proper utilization of
available spares and keep record of used spares after appropriate
services/repairs.
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Ensure work professionalism is
adhered to and familiarize with existing production operation procedures.
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To ensure proper description,
specification and quantity of machinery spares are forwarded to the store
keeper for requisition as well as properly utilize available spares.
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Adherence at all times to all
applicable department and professional standards.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Electrical or Electronic
Engineering from a recognized institution of tertiary education.
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Minimum 3 year’s practical experience
as an electrical maintenance technician in a busy manufacturing company.
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Proficiency in trouble-shooting,
repair and servicing electrical installations.
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Able to understand and interpret
electrical plan and drawings.
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Computer proficiency.
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Ability to understand and interpret
plc basic ladder programs.
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Ability to work independently and
exhibit right leadership.
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Ability to plan, prioritize workload
in order to meet required deadlines.
Electrical Engineers
Responsibilities
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Maintain electrical systems by
providing electrical power to all equipment, offering engineering support and
managing staff.
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Maintain current knowledge of
maintenance methods and practices, including use of diagnostic equipment and
procedures recommended by equipment manufacturer.
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Identify gaps in the maintenance
processes and implement strategies to close gaps and to improve equipment
reliability, sustainability, and reduce maintenance costs.
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Ensure the safe, efficient and
accurate maintenance of equipment according to maintenance procedures,
instructions and schedules.
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Provides engineering support by
responding to requests for Electrical problems.
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Ensure equipment reliability and
availability (safe and good condition at all times).
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Ensure effective preventive
maintenance programs that will minimize service repairs in the long run, plan
and maintain autonomous maintenance.
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Ensure proper planning in advance of
major & annual shutdowns and resources are available for the same
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Synchronize maintenance processes
with departments in the plant.
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Responsible for managing and
completing all maintenance and repair requests from production in a cost
effective and timely manner. This includes prompt response to breakdown to
minimize down time, overtime cost and interruption of production.
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Timely documentation and records
management as required by the business. This includes regular reports for
maintenance issues and technical reports.
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Ensure compliance with the
requirements of health and safety legislation, standards, procedures, and
practices.
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Conduct regular risk assessments and
audits and identify high risk areas and initiate appropriate corrective and
preventive actions.
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Identify, evaluate, plan, implement,
and manage projects to improve equipment and safety performance, reduce costs,
and ensure sustainability.
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Initiate, participate and implement
improvement programs in maintenance.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical &
Electronics Engineering/Instrumentation &Control Engineering from a
recognised University.
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Minimum 8 years experience in similar
position in a busy manufacturing company.
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Knowledge in RCA methodology.
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Computer proficiency especially in PM
module in SAP – ERP.
How to Apply
Suitably
qualified and eligible applicants should submit a comprehensive CV, together
with a covering letter supporting the application to hr.mrmroofing@safalgroup.com not later than 10th February, 2019. Please note that
only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.