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Electrical Technician

Category

General

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

1/16/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) logo
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Description (Public)

Job Title:    Electrical Technician

Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


We are seeking a skilled and talented Electrical Technician to provide routine maintenance services for plant electrical equipment and installations. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in routine and project operations, supporting strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Engineering Team at Qcil.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

As an Electrical Technician, your primary duties will include:

Preventive Maintenance and Repairs:

  • Assist the Electrical Engineer in devising preventive measures to avoid equipment downtime.

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of production and utility machinery.

  • Conduct housekeeping of operational areas to maintain safety and orderliness.

Equipment Testing and Operation:

  • Check instruments and switchboards to ensure systems are functioning efficiently and detect line disturbances.

  • Monitor the operation of diesel generators, transformers, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), panels, and other electrical equipment.

  • Monitor power switches to ensure personnel safety and avoid interruptions during production and repairs.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Compile records and reports on equipment performance, instrument readings, calibrations, and switching operations.

  • Maintain up-to-date validation and operational documentation, including SOPs.

Training and Safety:

  • Conduct periodic training sessions on electrical safety within the premises.

  • Ensure the maintenance of safety systems, including door interlocks, fire alarms, and the public address system.

Inventory and Supplies:

  • Maintain the required inventory level for electrical spares and consumables.

  • Coordinate with the purchase and supply departments to ensure timely procurement of materials.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other Electrical Technicians/Engineers to resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To qualify for this position, you must have:

  • Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

  • Experience: 2–3 years of experience in engineering processes, operations, or a similar role.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

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