Electrical Technician at Janta Kenya

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Janta Kenya is a HR Consultancy firm established with an objective of encompassing integral and necessary skills that most individuals and organizations need in everyday business. We have a team of professional HR consultants with extensive experience in all people management issues, and we are therefore well placed to offer advice for private, public and not-for-profit organisations. Key ResponsibilitiesMACHINE OUTPUT: Ensure Machine performance as per its standard operating procedure, enhancing performance and product quality.Ensure 95% machine capacity is being achieved at all timesHave knowledge on how to operate all machines in production for the purposes of trouble shooting and training MACHINE (ELECTRICAL) BREAKDOWNS: Ensure Timely Repairs if any to avoid production downtime.Execute the Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule, ensure full preventative maintenance is carried out and lead the team to deliver within the timelines and within cost.Adhere to daily and weekly checks to ensure the smooth operation of the site and Schedule both internal and external work(s), maximizing planned downtime and reducing unplanned downtime. Perform root cause analysis and resolve machine issues. MAINTENANCE COST: Develop clear accountability for Electrical materials spend combined with a strategy to manage the department’s expenditure.Maintain equipment logs through Job card with performance records, repairs calibrations etc.Continually find areas of utility saving especially power & equipment protection PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT DUTIES Send ROI to your HOD (Weekly Results, Objectives and Issues) by every Saturday.Participate in performance appraisals as per performance management plan and schedule. OTHER DUTIES Execute energy survey and audit findings or other initiatives either self-driven or delegatedInitiate continuous improvement projects including but not limited to process automation for maximum operational efficienciesLiaise with KPLC on all matters regarding billing, power outages, planned line maintenance, shutdowns etc.Implementing Engineering processes/ services in compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards as set by the company and Regulatory agenciesEvaluating performance of service providers/ contractors and maintaining records as per job cardPreparing and submitting maintenance reportsProvide safe working environment for members of staff, and ensure electricity induced accidents and mishaps are preventedTrain operators on simple diagnostic tools that reduce equipment and quality defects in a suitable manner.Adhere to clean and hygienic standards by keeping work stations clean.Execution of preventive, autonomous and Planned maintenance on all factory equipment, Power supply lines & Capacitor bank, standby generator, utilities and buildings Skill & Experience Diploma in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 3 years