Position: Electrician (PDEL007)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job purpose

This role entails making sure electrical systems are safe, and are running with utmost efficiency. The Industrial Electrician is required to assemble new equipment, installing wiring and other electrical devices in an industrial setting. This function includes bending conduits, running wire, and installing relays, outlets, switches, and other components, including electronic tests, handling terminals, contacts and/or circuit boards, and performing quality inspections. All work will be performed in accordance with applicable codes. The electrician works intensively with electrical drawings, schematics and electrical system wiring diagrams. This function collaborates very closely with all other functions in the factory, especially system engineers, allowing the job holder to gradually develop, and to broaden its operational experience.

Key Functions of Industrial Electrician are:

1. Install New Electrical Systems
2. Troubleshoot Problems with Electrical Equipment
3. Repair and Maintain Existing Equipment
4. Maintain Repair and Maintenance Logs and Records

Key responsibilities

1. Assembling & fixing electrical panels, Circuit Breakers, Distribution Panel
2. Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time
3. Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes
4. Responsible for operating, changing over, setting, repairing, and improving on fillers; packaging equipment, combining equipment, and providing support for the workings of auxiliary equipment
5. Maintain logs, and record labor, materials, and equipment used
6. Must have expertise with PLC Controls
7. Study wiring diagrams and manuals to determine correct installation
8. Comprehension of fundamental electrical concepts and diagrams.
9. Comprehension of fundamental product assembly concepts and drawings
10. Comprehension of fundamental engineering concepts and drawings
11. Proficient in the use of electrical installation tools
12. Experience in the proper use of hand tools and small power tools
13. Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances
14. Rewinding & trouble shooting of electric motors
15. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
16. Troubleshooting & maintaining all electrical faults
17. Maintenance & repair of packaging machine, air compressors, FFS packing machines, drive etc.
18. Maintenance and repair with records of generator, boiler, cooling tower, water softener etc.
19. Liaise with Production Manager for Daily Production Planning, PMS (weekly & daily start up maintenance), Maintenance & repair schedule and troubleshooting of electrical faults
20. Assist in installation of new production plant and projects in terms of electrical facilitation
21. Ensures smooth operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and technique
22. Do RCA for reduction on Electrical breakdown
23. To reduce the power consumption per unit of production, by analysing the power losses, taking power saving initiatives & kaizen

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. The candidate should have Diploma / ITI / Degree holder in Electric Field
2. 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in electrical field for a major company or division of a large corporation
3. Proven Experience in Electrical, Production, Maintenance & Repair
4. Industry experience in food manufacturing facility (FMCG) will be an advantage