Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Inspect electrical panels, motors, cables, switches, sensors, control boxes, lighting systems, circuit breakers, contactors, and overload devices for obvious defects
• Replace authorized fuses, switches, indicator lamps, sensors, and terminals strictly after circuits have been safely isolated
• Operate basic electrical measuring instruments under supervision, including multimeters, clamp meters, continuity testers, and insulation testing devices where trained
• Assist with troubleshooting machine stoppages to identify faults linked to power supplies, loose connections, failed sensors, motor overloads, or damaged cables
• Apply mandatory Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to safely isolate electrical energy sources and prevent unauthorized re-energization prior to maintenance
• Support the installation of cables, conduits, lighting fixtures, and control components in compliance with drawings or technical instructions
• Maintain electrical panels to ensure they remain clean, closed, labelled, and protected from water, dust, unauthorized access, and unsafe temporary wiring
• Record maintenance activities, identified faults, replaced components, and technical measurements as required
• Assist with diagnosing PLCs, variable frequency drives, and automation systems without modifying programming or critical parameters without authorization
• Collaborate closely with mechanical maintenance personnel to resolve faults involving both electrical and mechanical systems

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, Higher Diploma, Ordinary Diploma, or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, or related electrical trades; or National Certificate, Craft Certificate, Trade Test, or recognized apprenticeship in an electrical discipline
• UCE or UACE alone qualifies for trainee entry provided the employee receives formal electrical training before performing electrical work
• Must hold or obtain any statutory electrical installation permit or professional authorization required for independent work
• No prior work experience required

Skills & Competencies:

• Strict adherence to electrical safety, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and proper electrical PPE usage
• Disciplined troubleshooting of power supplies, wiring, sensors, and motor overloads within authorization limits
• Safe operation of basic electrical test instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers
• Foundational understanding of single phase and three phase AC systems, motors, control components, and circuit protection devices