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Job Title:    Mechanical 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:   Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician with a passion for maintaining and optimizing plant equipment? Qcil is looking for a talented professional to join our Engineering Team. This position plays a critical role in routine maintenance, project operations, and ensuring operational efficiency in the organization.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will:

• Provide routine maintenance services for plant equipment and installations.
• Assist in designing, testing, and maintaining plant machinery and utilities.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making by supporting both routine and project operations.
• Play a vital role in minimizing machine downtime and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Your duties will include:

Equipment Analysis and Maintenance:

• Analyze machine test results and make necessary adjustments to meet operational specifications.
• Assist Mechanical Engineers in creating preventive measures to minimize machine downtime.
• Perform both planned preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance of production/utility machinery.

Operational Support:

• Collaborate with the engineering team to design and maintain plant machinery.
• Ensure proper calibration of all instruments for effective operation and maintain detailed records of calibration processes.
• Operate and maintain systems such as Air Handling Units, Boilers, Chillers, and Compressors.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including SOPs, checklists, qualifications, validations, and preventive maintenance logs.
• Compile reports on equipment performance, instrument readings, and switching operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain proper records.

Inventory Management:

• Maintain inventory levels for equipment spares and consumables like belts, bearings, lubricants, and hardware.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department to procure materials in a timely manner.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all machines and equipment are in proper working condition.
• Maintain high-quality standards in engineering processes and maintain comprehensive records.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  To be eligible for this role, you should possess the following:

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

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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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