Electrical Technician (Auto)

Purpose of the role:
To inspect and repair electrical systems and to carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems on the electrical fleet.

Reports to: Construction Equipment Service Manager

Branch: Kitwe

Key Responsibilities:

The Auto Electrician will be required to perform the following tasks:

•  Carry out periodical machine inspections and produce quotations as may be necessary.
• Attend to breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize machine downtime.
• Identify and diagnose issues with machinery electrical systems.
• Fix damaged electrical components and parts.
• Use digital diagnostic equipment to identify issues.
• Provide reliable service and support and exceptionally high standard of technical support to the customers.
• Service, repair, and replace faulty wiring and electrical components and systems.
• Provide technical support to customers (verbal and physical) to ensure products operate continuously.
• Capture daily tasks on job cards.
• Ensure queries concerning machinery are quickly and efficiently attended to.
• Always Comply with safety policies and regulation
• Correct PPE worn as per safety policy.
•  Daily assessments performed to ensure good housekeeping.
• Perform additional duties or responsibilities assigned by the service manager 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a full Grade 12 certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Auto Electrical or better.
•  Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience.
• Full Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
•  Must have a valid driver’s license.

Competences

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good Communication & Listening Skills
• Safety and Quality Awareness
• Advanced knowledge of Machines & Equipment
• Action Orientation / Initiative
• Planning and Organizing

If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter scanned in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com, or send your application to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.
KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M
P.O. Box 30182,
Lusaka.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6th August 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.