Technician Jobs at Roofings Group and other companies

JOB DETAILS:

Roofings Group is the leading manufacturer of quality steel and plastic building products in East Africa. We are Currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated, technically experienced, and competent person, with zeal to perform beyond expectations and excited to Join a (27) years leading steel manufacturer as Quality Controller.

Responsibilities
• Test and inspect materials/products during all phases of production in order to ensure that they meet specified levels of quality.
• Collect, arrange, and deliver raw material samples, to third party for testing.
• Analyze raw material samples' test results.
• Ensure that measuring machinery and equipment are working properly
• Analyze records and evaluate weekly collected data collected by quality controllers, using statistical quality control procedures and write summaries about how well products conform.
• Interface between Roofings Ltd and the customers to solve products quality-related complaints that may occur
• Manage the day-to-day QC process which includes but is not limited to extracting collected data from registers and making summary daily reports.

Required Qualification, Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 3 years’ experience in the same field and similar work environment.
• Good working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
• Demonstrated knowledge of various analytical standards techniques and procedures used in QC.
• General understanding of analytical quality control concepts
• Ability to interpret national standards products requirements
• Ability to identify and define problems; collect, analyze, and interpret data and information
• Great understanding of manufacturing processes
• Must be self-motivated and a great team player.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good planning and prioritizing activities.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety practices.

JOB DETAILS:
Requisition ID: req33359
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Imvepi, Uganda

Organization Description
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.
The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Kiryandongo, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Naguru.
Job Overview
Under the supervision of The Medical Officer, the Laboratory technician will ensure laboratory services of all sites, are well planned for, provided with necessary resources and implemented in accordance with set policies and standards.

Roles and responsibilities
• Carry out phlebotomy.
• Keep accurate records of tests.
• Carry out laboratory tests and produce uncompromised results.
• Participate in development and implementation of laboratory standard of procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in Report writing by compiling reports on tests carried out at the clinic site.
• Receive, collect, transport, process and analyze lab experiments.
• Carry out quality control of lab reagents and equipment’s.
• Assist in drawing-up lab plans and budgets.
• Mentor the laboratory assistant, and any other trainees.
• Attend monthly Lab meetings and any other meetings that may arise.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and ensure adherence.
• Promote the vision, mission and the values of IRC as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organization.
• Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications
• Holds a diploma in Laboratory technology from a reputable institution.
• Must be registered with the Allied health professional council and have a valid practicing license.
• At least two (2) years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international Organization, implementing PHC services in a humanitarian setting.
• Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: Sugar Factory
Section/Project: Cogeneration
Reports to (position): Supervisor - Instrumentation
Supervises (Name of Positions): non

Overall purpose of the job.
To install new instruments, calibrate field instruments, electronics equipment and laying cables and carry out maintenance of instrumentation systems.

Key Responsibilities
1. Install new field instruments and cables.
2. Maintain field transmitters and instruments like control valves, regulators, pressure gauges and temperature gauges.
3. Assist the Instrument Supervisor in erection and commissioning of field instruments.
4. Handle of shift operations of Instrumentation and control.
5. Carry out training of subordinates.
6. Clean the working environment.
7. Adhere to the safety, health and environment policy of the company.
8. Perform any other related duties as maybe assigned by the Supervisor –
Instrumentation/Management from time to time.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A minimum of a Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation or Electrical and Electronics or
Electronics and tele-communication.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of at least two (2) years working experience as a fitter in a busy organization.
Knowledge in maintenance, repair and adjusting of installations, fault findings and trouble shooting skills, servicing adjusting of control system and instruments, knowledgeable in electrical power and safety regulations and good communication skills..

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: SUGAR FACTORY
Section/Project: ELECTRICAL
Reports to (position): ELECTRICAL - SUPERVISOR
Supervises (Name of Positions): NONE

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.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
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

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: Sugar Factory
Section/Project: Cogeneration
Reports to (position): Superintendent - Cogeneration
Supervises (Name of Positions): non

Overall purpose of the job.
To maintain maximum power generation and supply the required quantity of exhaust steam to process section.

Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor the turbine operation parameters and record them.
2. Monitor the operation of cold and hot start-up of condensing/extraction turbine and its accessories.
3. Maintain the 2nd extraction steam pressure, temperature and flow to meet process requirements.
4. Star the condenser, vacuum system and maintain the cooling tower.
5. Monitor lube oil temperature, pressure and the PVR station.
6. Control the II extraction steam pressure and temperature flow.
7. Synchronize the turbine to the grid.
8. Clean the working environment.
9. Adhere to the safety, health and environment policy of the company.
10. Perform any other related duties as maybe assigned to you by the Superintendent -
Cogeneration/Management from time to time.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A Diploma in either Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of at least two (2) years working experience as a fitter in a busy organization.
Knowledge in mechanical maintenance and machinery servicing, dismantling and overhauling machines, good supervisory and good communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills:
Willingness working in a team and to receive and follow instructions with enthusiasm

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: SUGAR FACTORY
Section/Project: ELECTRICAL
Reports to (position): REPAIR & MAIN - SUPERINTENDENT
Supervises (Name of Positions): ELECTRICIAN

Overall purpose of the job.
To supervise the repairs, maintenance servicing and installation of new electrical equipment and gadgets in the factory and ensure their functional efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and carry out installation of electrical equipment in the factory.
• Attend to all faulty main switches, power control fuses, control circuits and contactors and ensure that all factory lighting is functioning properly.
• Check ampere meters and their selection switches clean and tighten the connections.
• Test all completed repairs, service all maintenance jobs before handing over to operators/ users.
• Control overall standards of electrical work in the factory electrical workshop.
• Allocate special tools and equipment to workers in the section.
• Supervise and coordinate the general overhauling of electrical equipment in the workshop during off crop and other major shutdowns.
• Monitor factory performance and other electrical jobs in progress in the section.
• Carrying out on job training for subordinate staff, management and Industrial trainees attached to the section.
• Prepare and submit daily and other relevant periodical reports about all repair and maintenance activities carried out in the section to the repair and maintenance superintendent.
• Adhere to and enforce company safety, health and environment regulations in place among subordinate employees
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to you by Repair & Maintenance -
• Superintendent / management from time to time.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A degree in electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
A certificate in supervisory management is an added advantage.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of three (03) years hands on experience as an electrician technician. Knowledge in electrical power safety regulations, electrical power handling principles and practices, electric shock first aid treatment, technical maintenance engineering procedures, ability to interpret technical drawings and sketches, basic supervisory skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal Skills:
Good interpersonal skills

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: FACTORY
Section/Project: INSTRUMENTATION
Reports to (position): SUPERINTENDENT - INSTRUMENTATION ENG.
Supervises (Name of Positions): TECHNICIANS – INSTRUMENTATION

Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare and execute maintenance program for Electronics and communication system,
Surveillance system, Time and Attendance system, Access control system etc., in Kakira
Sugar Ltd and group companies.
2. To provide necessary training to the technical staffs in the section.
3. Liaise with the network service providers for efficient delivery of the network in terms of quality and footprint.
4. Update the management with the latest trends and technology to reduce the cost of communication system.
5. Provide support to factory instrument team in handling component level fault finding and rectification work.
6. Plan and execute maintenance of electronics and communication systems at the Directors bungalows,
7. Provide support to group companies
8. Liaise with Tower companies for proper and safe structure maintenance.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering/Bachelor of Science Technology- Physics

Experience, Skills and Competences:
Have good Knowledge about Alcatel EPABX, Kenwood Radio Communication, AXIS CCTV,
Ingersoll rand Palm readers etc.
Communication Skills:
Should be able to communicate in English and has good knowledge in computer

JOB DETAILS:
Department/Programme: SUGAR FACTORY
Section/Project: ELECTRICAL
Reports to (position): DY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
Supervises (Name of Positions): ELECTRICAL- SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Overall purpose of the job.
To plan, develop, program and supervise and monitor the electrical system and installations throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities
1. Co-ordinate the repair and rectification of all breakdown contingencies, and ensure the smooth functioning of the electrical systems all through the production process.
2. Monitor and diagnose faults along the process flow line to ensure that electrical control parameter readings are maintained at normal levels.
3. Coordinate the general overhauling of electrical equipment in the workshop during off crop and other major shutdowns.
4. Check the attendance and punctuality of subordinates and allocate them work in order to optimize the shift manning levels.
5. Allocate special tools and equipment to subordinates in the section and also ensure their proper use.
6. Carry out on the job training of subordinate operatives, management and industrial trainees in order to enhance their skills development.
7. Initiate requisitions for spares and materials for the shift, and keep records of issues received and their utilization.
8. Keep records of routine log books of shift activities and ensure that information recorded is accurate.
9. Arrange relevant repair orders and maintenance schedules in order to rectify the breakdowns.
10. Carry out on job training to enhance skilled manpower capacity building.
11. Prepare and submit daily and other relevant periodical reports about all repair and maintenance activities carried out in the section to the Dy. Electrical Engineering Manager.
12. Adhere to and enforce company safety, health and environment regulations in place among subordinate employees
13. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to you by Dy. Electrical Engineering
Manager / management from time to time.

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
Education:
A B. SC. degree in electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A certificate in supervisory management is an added advantage.

Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of five (5) years hands on experience in a process industry, three (3) years of which should have been in a big food processing company at a supervisory level. Knowledge in electrical power safety regulations, electrical power handling principles and practices, electric shock first aid treatment, technical maintenance engineering procedures, ability to interpret technical drawings and sketches, basic supervisory skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal Skills:
Good interpersonal skills