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Job Title:    Electrical Technician

Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) is East Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Company manufactures antiretrovirals, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTS) and, Hepatitis medicines, to treat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Hepatitis respectively.

Job Summary:  We are seeking a skilled and talented Electrical Technician to provide routine maintenance services for plant electrical equipment and installations. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in routine and project operations, supporting strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Engineering Team at Qcil.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Electrical Technician, your primary duties will include:

Preventive Maintenance and Repairs:

• Assist the Electrical Engineer in devising preventive measures to avoid equipment downtime.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of production and utility machinery.
• Conduct housekeeping of operational areas to maintain safety and orderliness.

Equipment Testing and Operation:

• Check instruments and switchboards to ensure systems are functioning efficiently and detect line disturbances.
• Monitor the operation of diesel generators, transformers, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), panels, and other electrical equipment.
• Monitor power switches to ensure personnel safety and avoid interruptions during production and repairs.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Compile records and reports on equipment performance, instrument readings, calibrations, and switching operations.
• Maintain up-to-date validation and operational documentation, including SOPs.

Training and Safety:

• Conduct periodic training sessions on electrical safety within the premises.
• Ensure the maintenance of safety systems, including door interlocks, fire alarms, and the public address system.

Inventory and Supplies:

• Maintain the required inventory level for electrical spares and consumables.
• Coordinate with the purchase and supply departments to ensure timely procurement of materials.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other Electrical Technicians/Engineers to resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  To qualify for this position, you must have:

• Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in engineering processes, operations, or a similar role.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and academic documents in one single pdf file of not more than 2MBs to recruitment@qcil.com.

Deadline: 16th January 2025

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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