Mechanical Technician Jobs – Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries

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:

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Deadline: 28th July, 2025.

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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24