Job Title: Electrical Technician (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Yalelo (U) Limited
Duty Station: Buikwe, Uganda
About US:
Yalelo (U) Limited is a tilapia fish farm that was established in Uganda in 2019. The farm is located in Butembe, Buikwe district on the shores of Lake Victoria. Yalelo Uganda is a subsidiary of First Wave Group B.V; a Dutch company with a portfolio of aquaculture related assets in Africa. First Wave Group owns and operates Yalelo Zambia, a pioneer of Aquaculture founded in 2011 that has grown quickly to become the leading fish farm in Zambia and among the largest aquaculture farms in Africa.
Job Summary: The Electrical Technician will plan and execute installation, repairs, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems and apparatus, Main Power Distribution Systems, construction projects & HVAC systems and to adhere to safety and operating procedures of electrical maintenance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a National/Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- At least two years of 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 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.
NB: Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
How to Apply:
All candidates should submit their application via Email to: careers@yalelo.ug. Please submit your Letter of Expression of Interest, detailed Resume, and Certified copies of academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one pdf document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 24th October 2023