BACKGROUND

EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.

Job Summary

Diagnoses the cause of electrical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

·        Diagnoses causes of electrical malfunction or failure or industrial machines and equipment.

·        Directs and supervises preventive or corrective maintenance activities.

·        Performs complex maintenance activities.

·        Performs periodic electrical testing and initiates modification or replacement of equipment, which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.

·        Develops wiring diagrams, lay out drawings for system or equipment modifications and specifications.

·        Assembles and tests motor-control devices, switches, panels, transformers, generator windings and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.

·        Checks and approves bills for works completed.

·        Participates in the orientation and on-the –job training sessions for newly assigned electricians.

·        Appraises the performance of subordinate staff.

·        Compiles and prepares periodic activity reports.

·        Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required Qualification

·        Education - 10+3, Diploma or Level-3 and above in Electrical Technology, Electrical Industrial Control Drive and in other related fields

·        Experience - 3 years for Diploma or 2 years for Degree (Proven experience as an electrician in an industrial or manufacturing setting, preferably in feed mill or related industry.)

        Other Qualifications

• Demonstrates functional knowledge of Electrical installation system, machine maintenance (Generators, Electrical pumps, Cooling systems and Equipment’s), and repair of plumbing system.

• Demonstrates functional knowledge of the safety precautions of the maintenance works.

How to Apply

Submit your applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV via email: careers@ethiochicken.com

Note: Please title your application with subject line: - "Shift Electrician"

             Women are highly encouraged to apply!