Electrical Engineer

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to kingschemicalsltd2012@gmail.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!