Electrical Engineer

Job description

JOB ADVERTISEMENT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR MILLING PLANT – KINGS CHEMICALS LTD

Kings Chemicals Ltd is expanding its operations with a state-of-the-art milling plant, and we are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer for a Milling Plant to join our team. If you have a strong technical background in milling operations and a passion for efficiency and quality, we invite you to apply.

I. JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head Miller, the Milling Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day effective & efficient inspection, repair & maintenance of all electrical & mechanical equipment on site.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and adjust, when necessary, plant set points to ensure the effective and efficient running of plants.
Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on the site.
Monitor and inspect the plant for potential and existing defects.
Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
Fault finding and repairs on electrical.
Check report books daily and liaise with the Head Miller on action to be taken on reported defects.
Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions.
Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Mill.
Assess the parts needed for a job and place orders for those parts
Install improvements and major upgrades to the electrical plant and subsystems.
Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices
Provide technical support on process equipment in order to achieve optimal performance.
Maximize the capacity and efficiency of the plant while ensuring product quality.
Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained to minimize unplanned downtime.
Maintain inventory of spare parts required for proper operation including roles.
Responsible for coaching and developing staff operation skill
Repair and replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, storage batteries, switchboards, conductors, switches and varied electrical fixtures and ensure installations are to manufacturer standards.

III. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an electrician in a Milling Plant
Knowledge of Grain Milling Equipment
Experience reading blueprints and technical drawings
Experience fabricating, assembling, and installing wire harnesses
Experience installing electrical panels
Excellent skills with computers, in problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Mastering Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) programs.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
This person is required to walk, climb ladders, use tools and work in confined spaces, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
Be able to work in an environment of industrial and office work for extended periods of time.