Auto Electrician

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 mining fleet.

Reports to: Mechanical Coordinator

Branch: Kalumbila

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Analyze and interpret technical schematic diagrams.

•  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 regulations.

• 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

Duration: One (1) Year Contract

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 2nd April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.