Pipe Masters and Plastics Limited a leading manufacturer of UPVC and HDPE pipes and fittings, is looking for an Electrician to join our team in Athi River.
Key Responsibilities:
Install new electrical systems and equipment, ensuring they meet industry standards and comply with safety regulations.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures used in manufacturing processes, using hand tools and power tools.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Work closely with production and maintenance teams and other teams to troubleshoot issues and improve the efficiency of electrical systems.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Participate in meetings to discuss upgrades or modifications to existing systems.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and installations.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Ensure that electrical tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair processes are properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working condition.
Stay updated with electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards relevant to the industry.
Ensure implementation of changes as necessary to ensure compliance.
Provide guidance and support to other staff regarding electrical safety protocols and best practices is often part of the job.
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Identify areas for improvement in electrical systems, processes, or equipment to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity within the manufacturing environment
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Qualifications and Skills:
Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or other equivalents.
Must have up to 3 years’ experience as an electrician working in an industrial environment
Must have expertise with PLC Controls.
Excellent understanding of safety rules in an industrial setting
Excellent communication ability
Possess certification or equivalent qualification or license
Possess strong electrical and mechanical abilities
Must be able to use basic tools and machinery
Awareness of operational machinery problems in short proximity
Strong ability to read measure devices and blueprints
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to hr.assistant@pipemasters.co.ke by 27th December 2023. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply via :
hr.assistant@pipemasters.co.ke