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.
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to apply@jobsportal-career.com with the subject line “Electrical Engineer Application”.
Join us at Kings Chemicals Ltd and be part of an exciting new chapter in milling excellence!
