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Job Title:   Plant Maintenance Electrician

Organisation: Mukwano Industries Uganda Limited

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Electrical Supervisor

Job Ref. No. MIUL/PME/10/KLA

About US:

The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems as per requirements and give correct feedback on the findings.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical equipment and systems in minimal time.
• Install and test plant equipment and electrical systems in accordance to approved electrical standards and requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for all equipment failures. Generate and implement correct action plans towards elimination of the problem.
• Keenly monitor operation and condition of electrical equipment and systems. Identify and fix defects or report defects on time to the Electrical supervisor/ Officer or Engineer for appropriate actions.
• Operate and maintain electrical power equipment and switch gears e.g. Generators, Power Changeovers, Switch gears, Stabilizers, etc
• Prepare and plan for assigned job execution. Arrange for materials/ spares, tools, and others necessary for job execution.
• Improve electrical equipment and systems through continuous innovations.
• Optimize usage of spares/ materials.
• Use and care for tools and testing equipment like Multi-meters, Screwdrivers etc
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in work processes in order to have a safe and healthy working environment.
• Comply with all relevant safety rules and procedures at workplace during job execution.
• Log all jobs and relevant information in the Shift Log Book.
• Perform any other duties assigned to by the Electrical Supervisor/ Officer/ Engineer/ Manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should preferably hold an Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any related discipline.
• Three years of experience in Electrical from a manufacturing industrial set up.
• Excellent knowledge on VFDs, Basic PLCs, Electrical controls, Motors, Motor controls etc.
• Excellent knowledge on equipment maintenance and installations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use common problem-solving tools like 5WHY etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals and other electrical drawings.
• Ability to use test equipment and tools like insulation tester, Multimeter etc. for fault-finding.
• Possess good communication and customer service skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team player and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge on Electrical safety.

How to Apply:

All candidate should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 11^th November 2023.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.  All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

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