The Senior Electrical and Automation Officer is responsible for leading and supervising electrical, electronic, and automation maintenance activities of factory machines and utilities. The role ensures reliable operation, reduced downtime, compliance with safety standards, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown electrical and automation maintenance activities.

• Ensure availability, proper use, and cost-effective management of electrical spare parts and consumables.

• Diagnose electrical and automation failures, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and improvement actions.

• Oversee installation, modification, and integration of new machines and electrical lines.

• Prepare technical specifications and participate in procurement and incoming inspection of electrical equipment and spare parts.

• Monitor machine downtime, track maintenance man-hours, and report performance against FMCG KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and line efficiency.

• Coordinate inspection and preventive maintenance programs with Production and Mechanical teams.

• Ensure operational readiness, cleanliness, and safety of panels, motors, switchboards, and automation systems.

• Provide technical leadership, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to electrical and automation technicians.

• Ensure compliance with company rules, safety regulations, and maintenance standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in electrical and automation maintenance within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment (e.g., food & beverage, bottling, consumer goods).

Work Location: Hwassa Pepsi Cola, Nefas Silk  Pepsi Cola & T/Haymanot Pepsi Cola Factory 

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following using our email hrmohaho@gmail.com

• Application letter

• Updated CV

• Summary of work experience

• Copies of academic credentials, professional competency license, and other supporting documents (non-returnable)