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Senior Technician - Equipment Maintenance (3 Positions)New!

Category

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakyesasa, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/18/2026
12 days left

Employer / Company

National Vaccine Production Centre (NVPC) logo
National Vaccine Production Centre (NVPC)
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Description (Public)

The Senior Technician undertakes first line maintenance of machinery and instruments in manufacturing, utilities, facilities and laboratories to maintain reliability and asset management. The role reports to the SPRO Air Quality Control on a contractual basis.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute scheduled routine checks, servicing and calibrations to manufacturer specifications on bioreactors, centrifuges, conveyors, robots and inspection machines.
  • Devise preventive measures to avoid machine downtime.
  • Keep and maintain meticulous records of machine service history.
  • Analyse machine test results and make adjustments so equipment operates optimally.
  • Maintain organised logs of spare parts, consumables and tool kits required for upkeep.
  • Log daily service activities, update equipment manuals and use CMMS or spreadsheets to track work history.
  • Provide timely repair interventions in the event of critical equipment or facility failures.
  • Work closely with plant operators to evaluate routine and emergency equipment work.
  • Observe safety procedures and comply with Good Engineering Practices.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
  • A diploma in air conditioning technology or a related field is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years' experience working in a busy pharmaceutical setting is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience in equipment servicing, calibration and repair.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Preventive maintenance planning.
  • Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Calibration and record keeping.
  • CMMS or maintenance tracking tools.
  • Safety and Good Engineering Practices.

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