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 [email protected].
Deadline: 16th January 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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