Electrician- Nakuru

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Spin-Knit Limited is the leading Textile manufacturer in Kenya with manufacturing facilities of 100% Acrylic Hand Knitting yarn, Machine Knitting Yarn, Knitwear, Maasai Shuka, Kikoys, Baby Shawls & Blankets. Market leaders, enabling our customers to get more value for money with the quality consistency of our various products under the brand name robin. We have a committed team of over 750 employees working together for continual growth of the organization. Spin-Knit has played a vital role in industrial growth and development of Kenya since last 35 years. Apart from textile, SVG group is well known for its different reputed diversified manufacturing concerns throughout East and Southern Africa in Plastics, Paper, Flowers, Sugar, Properties etc. We are committed and perpetually striving to create 10% value adding ratio, using lean business transformation by spearheading, involving and aligning all stakeholders and an enabling environment suitable for achieving Industry’s common goal, Mission, and vision.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an electrician at our factory in Nakuru with 5 to 10 years practical experience as an electrical maintenance technician preferably in a Textile manufacturing unit.The suitable candidate can be upgraded to Assistant Electrical Engineer if performance is satisfactory on given job Descriptions and KPI’s Reports to HOD-Electrical/Deputy Maintenance ManagerQualifications and ExperienceNational Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognized institutionMinimum 5 year’s practical experience as an electrical maintenance technician preferably in a Textile manufacturing unit.Proficiency in trouble-shooting, repair and servicing electrical installationsAble to understand and interpret electrical plan and drawings.Computer proficiency.Ability to work independently and exhibit right leadership.Ability to manage Man Power, plan, prioritize workload in order to meet requireddeadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES

1)Helping the HOD in Man Power management and establishing the better work culture and culture of discipline within the Electrical team2) To do the trouble shootings with targeted MTTR and accuracy of the work done without repetition of the same issue. Tracking of MTBF, MTTR and OEE for all the equipments3) To do the root cause analysis for all failures with the Electrical and maintenance team and ensure that the permanent counter measure has been taken in case of any mechanical or Quality issues4) Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety & reliability of all equipment5) Discussing and solving complex problems together with the Electrical, Workshop and respective departmental maintenance team6) To manage and support various cost saving and Energy saving projects in the Electrical and Production departments and ensure that the set targets has been achieved within the set timeline7) To keep equipment operational and improve the machine conditions and reliability by coordinating with electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special services.8) To prepare and follow the daily, weekly and monthly check list and electrical maintenance plan for the equipment9) To support all the Production departments to achieve the Production, Quality, Wastages, maintenance Cost, Power Cost, Run Time, MTBF&MTTR and OEE targets as per their Goals & Objective 10) To monitor the Electrical and Maintenance DWM boards, daily, weekly, monthly records, ECL’s, Pre Audit s, Post Audits for the machines to be taken under P.M., Ensure the Logging-in of all the P.M. activities and tolerances11) To sensitize and train each and every employee for the energy saving, Highlight proactively the Gaps in terms of machine under utilizations leading to high energy consumption12) To ensure the proper communication and coordination between the Electrical Team, Maintenance and Production Teams in different departments13) To adhere with the Kaizen methodology and DWM system already in place with theorganization14) To prepare the training plan for the electricians as per the Skill Gaps and train them accordingly15) Conformance of the safety rules,5K & Company policies16) To check the performance of the team members against the targets, understand the Gaps and assist/guide the team to overcome the challenges

REQUIRED SKILLS

Electrical installation, Office tools (MS office, open office, etc.), Project management, Reporting, Power and energy solutions, Electronics and appliances, People management, Kaizen, Electrical diagrams, Troubleshooting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree