Electrical Technician – Yalelo Uganda

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Buikwe

Organization: Yalelo Uganda

Job Roles:

• Maintain complex electrical systems (both hardware & software) for the site to support optimum production throughputs, costs, and quality.
• Carry out repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Diagnose malfunctions and report to the Electrical Supervisor to arrange for corrective maintenance.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment where need be.
• Makes requisitions for electrical materials required.
• Plan and develop work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedure for equipment and appliance maintenance.
• Monitor the acquisition and use of materials.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Assist Electrical Supervisor in design requirement.
• Calculate electrical loads and make sure they meet set standards.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• National/Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in FMCG Manufacturing Environment
• Strong computer knowledge, FIIX or CMMS, Microsoft Office. Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA)
• Must be good at the application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects.
• Possess strong mathematical and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
• Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced working environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient manner.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and presentation skills.
• Resilience and the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a changing environment and respond to different demands with a sense of urgency.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Electrical principles, methods and techniques preferably in a food manufacturing/production environment.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their applications, updated CVs, and academic documents, as one pdf document to: careers@yalelo.ug.

Deadline: 24th Oct 2023.