Purpose of the job:

Under general supervision of electrical team leader, he/she investigate and diagnose electrical faults, finding solutions and implementing repairs to ensure all electrical systems and equipment are working effectively and efficiently; and overhaul services on machinery and electrical components, installs and repairs electrical lines.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Follows up the operation of all electrically powered machinery in plant and perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs the installations of new electrical lines and new machinery and supervises the technicians installing.
• Tests electrical line and fixes maintenance problems
• Performs daily scheduled maintenance without affecting production and supervises other technicians assigned on maintenance
• Controls the safety of electrical machinery and components
• Repairs and overhauls electrical components of motorized equipment and industrial electrical motors.
• Trouble shoots and repairs electrical system of ground power units, shop electrical equipment and high voltage switch
• Ensures the correct operation of repaired and purchased electrical components.
• Performs heavy and complex electrical maintenance and installation works as per the maintenance schedule
• Disassemble burnt out motors and transformers, solenoid coils etc. and repair them
• Tests and ensures that maintenance of electrical machinery, components, motors etc is carried out according to specifications and maintenance procedures and adjusts if needed.
• Records time and spare parts used and submit to concerned supervisor.
• Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports
• Responsible for own safety and the safety of others in the work area; must adhere to all safety Policy and accident prevention compliance programs.
• Wear all required P.P.E. Protective clothing must be worn during production and cleanup.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by supervisors or managers

Required Skill

• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• Strong familiarity with local and national electrical codes
• Strong knowledge of motor controls and PLC’s
• Good knowledge and skill on repair and maintenance work
• Ability to perform work at different awkward positions
• Proven ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical drawings
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Good communication skills to work with colleagues.

Required Education and Experience

• TVET 10+3 and above in Mechanical and related filled of study with 4 years ‘of relevant experience or
• BSC Degrees in Electrical Engineering and related filled of study and two years of experience is required for BSC graduate.