PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for the overall electrical upkeep and maintenance of all Plant Room and Processing equipment of the Process Plant.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Technician – Electrician

  • Electrical and electronic maintenance of all relevant equipment.
  • Fault-finding and repairs of equipment to manufacturer`s specifications and / or supplier recommendations.
  • Provision of standby service on a 24 hours, seven days a week basis
  • Compilation, acquisition, maintenance and updating of electrical drawings.
  • Defining and updating of maintenance and documentation systems and standards, as well as equipment standard
  • Carry out ad hoc tasks as given by the Line Management.

Planning, supervision and training of technical maintenance staff

  • Co-ordinate the efficient execution of all planned maintenance tasks.
  • Hand-out and monitor job cards to artisans and assistants and provide feedback to Manager on progress made.
  • Provide continuous appropriate in-house on-the-job training to artisans and assistants
  • Attend to minor grievances and maintain required discipline.
  • Supervise leave / sick leave / absenteeism of subordinate staff.
  • Maintain Housekeeping Standards in all areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure accurate timekeeping and productivity, manage overtime worked by subordinate staff.
  • Ensure on-time completion and re-submission of job cards.
  • Monitor machine up time at all times by supervising actual time spent on jobs
  • Maintain critical spares and parts by means of proper storage, stock take, ordering, receiving, issuing of same to facilitate availability of plant and production efficiencies.
  • Assist with monthly spares stock take.

Initiate and maintain routine preventative maintenance tasks and actions

  • In conjunction with Manager, do regular risk analysis.
  • Perform planned maintenance as per requirements determined via Service Manager System
  • Ensure achievement of efficiencies as identified from time to time.

Diagnose, maintain and repair faulty equipment cost effectively on premises

  • Perform correct fault finding. Apply warranty requirements and company rules when repairing equipment
  • Apply warranty requirements and company rules when repairing equipment
  • Carry out repairs according to required specifications / standard processes.
  • Test equipment before handover. Reporting to Line Management as required.
  • Execute projects / tasks on an ad hoc basis as needed.

Standby / callouts

  • Attend to afterhours callouts in efficient and time-productive manner.
  • Reporting and feedback as required.
  • Maintain administrative records.

Adherence to Health & Safety requirements by artisans and assistants

  • Adhere to Health & Safety and Environmental Policies as determined by law and the Company.
  • Investigate incidents / accidents and report to Maintenance Manager.

Job Requirements:

  • Grade 12 (NQF 4).
  • Trade tested Electrician with a minimum N3 qualification
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years’ working experience in an industrial / factory manufacturing environment involving electrical fault-finding and maintenance.
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime and after hours standby including weekends and Public Holidays when required
  • Namibian citizen.
  • Valid driver`s license (Code BE) and own reliable transport

Candidates who qualify for above position, should send a short CV to the HR department.

Email: HRsalaries@npi.com.na

Closing Date: 27 January 2022

 

The company offers a competitive salary and market related employee benefits.