Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Organisation: Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries (1996) Ltd (KPI) is a part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the East African Region.
Job Summary: We are recruiting a Mechanical / Utilities maintenance technician, who will be working directly with the maintenance team
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
- Troubleshooting mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns, as well as performing repairs.
- Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical system
- Maintain all plant utility equipment including boilers, air compressors, chillers, clean steam generators, water purification stills, steam headers, water loops, cooling towers, DI water systems, pumps.
- Perform all overhauls and routine maintenance while performing daily monitoring of utility systems to ensure proper operation.
- Take readings and monitor all utility systems critical parameters and investigate and correct operating conditions out of specification.
- Documenting processes and maintaining mechanical service records.
- Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies
- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
- Training co-workers on the safe and efficient use of mechanical machinery and equipment.
- Maintaining a tidy work environment and adhering to industry regulations.
- Collect samples and perform testing of wastewater, boiler feed water, resin bed regeneration, DM water and monitor chemical dosage.
- Receive chemicals used for treatment of DM water plant, boiler feed water and resin bed regeneration.
- Make sound decisions and use problem solving tools.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-3 years’ experience in Mechanical engineering with experience working with a water plant and boiler.
Personal Attributes/Competencies:
- Good Interpersonal, Organizational and communication skills.
- A strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
- Knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting various mechanical systems in pharmaceutical production.
How to Apply:
Submit your CVs to [email protected]
Deadline: 28th July, 2025.
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24