Maintenance Electrical Technician
BURN Manufacturing
Other Engineering
Blantyre, Malawi
Posted on Oct 22, 2024
About the Role:
BURN is looking for a Maintenance Electrical Technician who will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various systems, equipment, and machinery on the factory floor.
They will play a crucial role in ensuring that equipment and facilities are operating efficiently and effectively.
Duties and responsibilities:
Skills and Experience:
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
BURN is looking for a Maintenance Electrical Technician who will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various systems, equipment, and machinery on the factory floor.
They will play a crucial role in ensuring that equipment and facilities are operating efficiently and effectively.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including wiring issues, control systems, lighting systems and power supply problems using appropriate testing devices
- Assist with the installation of new electrical equipment and systems, ensuring correct wiring and connection according to electrical codes and standards
- Program and calibrate electrical control systems to optimize machine performance.
- Conduct safety inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with electrical codes and company safety policies.
- Identify electrical hazards and take corrective actions to prevent accidents.
- Keep accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and work hours.
- Prepare detailed reports on electrical system performance and necessary upgrades or repairs.
- Work closely with other maintenance staff, production teams, and engineering to ensure the availability and reliability of electrical systems.
- Prepare and interpret technical diagrams.
- Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
- Work with MRO stores to procure and maintain electrical spares
- Working as a team member or alone to complete projects.
- Making decisions based on technical documents.
- Performing electrical quality testing and inspections.
- Should be able to work on a shift basis
- Any other job may be assigned by management.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum diploma in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical machines in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with maintenance and set-up of mechanical and hydraulic presses.
- Knowledge in maintenance and set-up of laser cutting machines.
- Knowledge of electrical work is an added advantage.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
