Spearheading all electrical activities in the allocated section i.e. maintenance planning, new installations, spares management and providing technical assistance as required for the maintenance and operations of the plant.

Coordinating with HOD in the planning and control of major shutdowns and upgrades in terms of required materials/spares and manpower

To provide adequate maintenance support to the sections -operations to reduce downtime.

To ensure steady and optimal availability of equipment to meet set targets.

To reduce downtime of equipment through adequate preventive maintenance

Ensuring that electrical distribution systems and equipment such as transformers,

HV motors, etc. are maintained in a manner to meet statutory compliance and that all statutory testing and inspections are recorded and maintained as per Zambian mining regulation.

Conducting regular inspections and maintenance on 11/0.69/04kv equipment i.e. vacuum circuit breaker, checking and replacement of slip ring -motor brushes, stator and rotor terminal checking and IR measurements, overhead line patrols (,HT substation fire suppression system checking.

Monitoring of budget and cost controlling to ensure the sectional set targets.

• Coordinating with power plant personnel to ensure continuity of power supply for the cement plant.

Assisting the Dy. _HOD/HOD in writing and updating of existing Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various installed equipment in the Cement plant.

Documenting maintenance history of all plant equipment and preparation monthly

reports.

Attending meetings pertaining to maintenance, safety, root cause analysis, shutdown planning, procurement/purchasing of spares and any other as required, maintaining good working conditions and adhere to safety procedures -during maintenance operations i.e. Lockout —Test Out-Tag out, lob safety analysis, risk assessment, work permit.

Production of various reports as required by -, management i.e. maintenance, electrical waste disposal, stores/spares consumption, power failure and project

reports.

• Working towards the department’s goal which is zero breakdown (100% equipment availability)
• Perform trend analysis of shift reports and determine machines post- maintenance performance.

Keeping the emergency diesel generator ready in -case of power failure atthe power plant.

Utilizing SAP for monitoring the stock inventory to ensure availability of critical spares for equipment at all times.

Carry out on-the-job training for technicians in the field of Electrical technology.

Track and compare performance of required •machine against planned target. -Ensure high MTBF of electrical equipment in the plant.