Background

Mukwano Industries is one of the great success stories of the Ugandan business world. The company has over the years, grown into one of the leading FMCG conglomerates in East Africa, with interests that include manufacturing, agriculture, and property development. Its products, ranging from detergents to cooking oil and soap; from drinking water to household and commercial plastics; can be found in every home across Uganda. Mukwano Industries is committed to producing safe & quality brands, which deliver on the promise to enrich lives in Africa and make a difference every day. COMPETITIVE TERMS It’s an exciting time for an organization such as Mukwano with regards to talent, Innovations in technology, processes, tools, and mind-sets continue to accelerate how we approach our ability to source and acquire employees. As a market major, we have been seizing the opportunity to move our capabilities forward and create true competitive advantage, leveraging on the talent of our people. We are currently looking for a vibrant, energetic candidate, to join hands with us, and help find and hire top talent in our exciting growth journey.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems as per requirements and give correct feedback on the findings.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical equipment and systems in minimal time.
• Install and test plant equipment and electrical systems in accordance to approved electrical standards and requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for all equipment failures. Generate and implement correct action plans towards elimination of the problem.
• Monitor operation and condition of electrical equipment and systems. Identify and fix defects or report defects on time to the Electrical supervisor/ Officer or Engineer for appropriate actions.
• Operate and maintain electrical power equipment and switch gears e.g., Generators, Power Changeovers, Switch gears, Stabilizers, etc.
• Prepare and plan for assigned job execution. Arrange for materials/ spares, tools, and others necessary for job execution.
• Improve electrical equipment and systems through continuous innovations.
• Optimize usage of spares/ materials.
• Use and care for tools and testing equipment like Multi-meters, Screwdrivers etc.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in work processes in order to have a safe and healthy working environment.
• Comply with all relevant safety rules and procedures at workplace during job execution.
• Log all jobs and relevant information in the Shift Log Book.
• Perform any other duties assigned to by the Electrical Supervisor/ Officer/ Engineer/ Manager.

Qualifications

• Preferably Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any related discipline.

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in Electrical from a manufacturing industrial set up.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge on VFDs, Basic PLCs, Electrical controls, Motors, Motor controls etc.
• Excellent knowledge on equipment maintenance and installations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to use common problem-solving tools like 5WHY etc
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals and other electrical drawings.
• Ability to use test equipment and tools like insulation tester, Multi meter etc for fault-finding.
• Possess good communication and customer service skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Excellent team player and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge on Electrical safety.

Additional Notes

• All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

• Perform all maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems as per requirements and give correct feedback on the findings.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning electrical equipment and systems in minimal time.
• Install and test plant equipment and electrical systems in accordance to approved electrical standards and requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for all equipment failures. Generate and implement correct action plans towards elimination of the problem.
• Monitor operation and condition of electrical equipment and systems. Identify and fix defects or report defects on time to the Electrical supervisor/ Officer or Engineer for appropriate actions.
• Operate and maintain electrical power equipment and switch gears e.g., Generators, Power Changeovers, Switch gears, Stabilizers, etc.
• Prepare and plan for assigned job execution. Arrange for materials/ spares, tools, and others necessary for job execution.
• Improve electrical equipment and systems through continuous innovations.
• Optimize usage of spares/ materials.
• Use and care for tools and testing equipment like Multi-meters, Screwdrivers etc.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in work processes in order to have a safe and healthy working environment.
• Comply with all relevant safety rules and procedures at workplace during job execution.
• Log all jobs and relevant information in the Shift Log Book.
• Perform any other duties assigned to by the Electrical Supervisor/ Officer/ Engineer/ Manager.

• Excellent knowledge on VFDs, Basic PLCs, Electrical controls, Motors, Motor controls etc.
• Excellent knowledge on equipment maintenance and installations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to use common problem-solving tools like 5WHY etc
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, manuals and other electrical drawings.
• Ability to use test equipment and tools like insulation tester, Multi meter etc for fault-finding.
• Possess good communication and customer service skills.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Proactiveness.
• Excellent team player and ability to manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge on Electrical safety.

• Preferably Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering or any related discipline.