Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 24 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
A IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
A1 Job title: TECHNICIAN – REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
A2 Department/Programme: SUGAR FACTORY
A3 Section/Project: ELECTRICAL
A4 Reports to (position): ELECTRICAL - SUPERVISOR
A5 Supervises (Name of Positions): NONE

B JOB DESCRIPTION
B1 Overall purpose of the job.
To carry out the repairs, maintenance servicing and installation of new electrical equipment and gadgets in the factory and ensure their functional efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out installation of electrical equipment in the factory.
2. Attend to all faulty main switches, power control fuses, control circuits and contactors and ensure that all factory lighting is functioning properly.
3. Check ampere meters and their selection switches clean and tighten the connections.
4. Test all completed repairs, service all maintenance jobs before handing over to operators/ users.
5. Control overall standards of electrical work in the factory electrical workshop.
6. Allocate special tools and equipment to workers in the section.
7. Carryout the general overhauling of electrical equipment in the workshop during off crop and other major shutdowns.
8. Carrying out on job training for subordinate staff, management and Industrial trainees attached to the section.
9. Prepare and submit daily and other relevant periodical reports about all repair and maintenance activities carried out in the section to the repair & maintenance supervisor.
10. Keep accurate records of materials used during repairs for proper accountability.
11. Adhere to the safety, health and environment policy of the company.
12. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to you by Repair & maintenance supervisor/ management from time to time.

C Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
C1.1 Education:
• A Diploma in electrical engineering from a recognized Institution.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience in electrical work in a large and busy manufacturing industry. Knowledge in electrical safety precautions, electrical power handling principles, first aid treatment for electric shocks, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Interpersonal Skills:
• Good interpersonal skills

Communication Skills: The position demands constant interactions with employees, management, and stakeholders throughout the business and, therefore, communication skills are an absolute necessity.

Ms Office: A candidate for this position must be proficient in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, Tally, SAP,EFRS, FICO, all necessary for the creation of not only visually but verbally engaging materials, reports, presentations, and proposals for departmental heads and management, stakeholders.

Analytical Skills: A candidate for this position must be capable of gathering and interpreting raw information and data, documenting findings, and drawing appropriate recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills: The candidate must be a helpful, calm and professional individual and demonstrate calmness during times of uncertainty.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Send your application with the CV and academic documents as an attachment to email: recruitments@kakirasugar.com with the position in the subject line and addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
Kakira Sugar Limited P.O. Box 121, Jinja - Uganda
Tel: 0414 444 000
Deadline: Thursday, September 07 2023
Kakira Sugar Limited is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Note: Hand delivered applications shall not be received.
"Female employees are encouraged to apply.


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