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Mechanical 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:    Mechanical Technician

Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Are you a skilled Mechanical Technician with a passion for maintaining and optimizing plant equipment? Qcil is looking for a talented professional to join our Engineering Team. This position plays a critical role in routine maintenance, project operations, and ensuring operational efficiency in the organization.


As a Mechanical Technician, you will:

  • Provide routine maintenance services for plant equipment and installations.

  • Assist in designing, testing, and maintaining plant machinery and utilities.

  • Contribute to strategic decision-making by supporting both routine and project operations.

  • Play a vital role in minimizing machine downtime and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

Equipment Analysis and Maintenance:

  • Analyze machine test results and make necessary adjustments to meet operational specifications.

  • Assist Mechanical Engineers in creating preventive measures to minimize machine downtime.

  • Perform both planned preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance of production/utility machinery.

Operational Support:

  • Collaborate with the engineering team to design and maintain plant machinery.

  • Ensure proper calibration of all instruments for effective operation and maintain detailed records of calibration processes.

  • Operate and maintain systems such as Air Handling Units, Boilers, Chillers, and Compressors.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain up-to-date documentation, including SOPs, checklists, qualifications, validations, and preventive maintenance logs.

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

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain proper records.

Inventory Management:

  • Maintain inventory levels for equipment spares and consumables like belts, bearings, lubricants, and hardware.

  • Coordinate with the purchasing department to procure materials in a timely manner.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all machines and equipment are in proper working condition.

  • Maintain high-quality standards in engineering processes and maintain comprehensive records.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To be eligible for this role, you should possess the following:

  • Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

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

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

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

Application status

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

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