Electrical Technician
Job Description
• Performs planned maintenance activities (work orders and PM’s)
• Carries out process trouble shooting and performs Root Cause Analysis
• Performs assigned daily rounds
• Manages small projects including minor contractor activities
• Continuous Improvement- Assists with implementation of continuous improvement projects to increase through-put, improve quality, enhance safety, etc
• Works with the Lead Maintenance Technicians and the Engineers to make ongoing system improvements
• Provides input and technical assistance to engineering projects
• Prioritizes and manages work assigned to ensure immediate response to emergencies, diagnoses faults quickly and makes immediate repairs
• Initiates, plans, and coordinates work performed by other associates, contractors and /or self. (Unplanned, planned, changeovers etc.)
• Installs mechanical/electrical equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations in a timely manner for an optimal production timeline that avoids lengthy periods without loss of business
• Ensures that predictive maintenance techniques are implemented correctly.
• Makes input for spares needed to support asset management program
Qualifications
• An HND in Electrical Engineering/Electronics
• Minimum 3 – 7 years’ experience in the food industry
• Basic electrical circuit knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints as well as basic to intermediate PLC ladder logic
• Ability to troubleshoot faults on production equipment
• Ability to work on process control instruments such as temperature transmitters, level transmitters, level switches etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills
• Ability to produce quality reports
• Working knowledge of Omron, Siemens, Danfoss, Schneider variable frequency drives and other common drives used in the field
• Maintains current knowledge of best-in-class maintenance practices and predictive maintenance activities
• Basic Electrical PCB troubleshooting
• Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
• A self-starter with high energy and a bias for action