Role Purpose:

This position will effectively implement predictive, preventive and corrective/breakdown maintenance at the plant for all electrical and mechanical machines, equipment and plant facilities for maximum efficiency and increased life span.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Plant Maintenance

• Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a maintenance schedule for the job
• Preventive and condition-based maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure smooth running
• Trouble shooting Electrical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition 
• Ensure efficient machine operations during shift cover
• Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance 
• Identify and report all assets misuse (e.g. machines, spares, tools, etc.)
• Machine modification, improvement and innovation to improve efficiency 
• Maintenance checks on building structure and facilities
• Basic maintenance of plant utilities (Generators, Compressors etc.)
• Support maintenance of building, facility and machines at the Central Support Office
• Any other assigned duties by the supervisor

Maintenance Reporting

•  Inspection of machines operations and recording of accurate data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements.
• Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history.
• Capturing correct and accurate data i.e. task details and time taken on job cards. 

Communication & Accountability 

• Improve on process accountability through F2F discussions
• Ensure effective communication
• Participate in conflict resolution. Escalate chronic issues that require urgent attention

Continual Improvement Initiatives

• Support PaTaMu, CI, ERM and 6K, initiatives and objectives
• Offer support and training to AM team members
• Continually generate improvement ideas and actively participate in CI projects.
• Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu
•  Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks.
• Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST.

Safety Health and Environment (SHE) & Food Safety

• Support SHE and GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives in the department.
• Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations. 
• Participate in the planned workplace safety trainings.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge in preventive maintenance, electrical installations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing company 
• Competent in troubleshooting, problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Key Attributes/ Competencies:

• Attention to detail
•  Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential business information