Electrical Technician job at Acacia Foundation Limited

Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging products in Uganda, specializing in plastic bottles, preforms, caps and shrink film. We are looking for a highly experienced and result-oriented Electrical Technician.

Purpose of the role

The Electrical Technician shall be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the electrical systems and equipment used in plastic manufacturing operations, ensuring reliable machine performance, minimal downtime, workplace safety, and efficient production.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electric motors, pumps, compressors, heaters, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, wiring systems, sensors, limit switches, and motor control systems.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Ensure proper functioning of temperature controllers, heating elements, and other electrical components used in plastic processing.
• Inspect electrical installations, cables, connections, and control panels for wear, overheating, loose connections, and other defects.
• Test electrical equipment and verify that safety devices are functioning correctly.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, breakdowns, and replacement of electrical components.
• Support machine installation, commissioning, relocation, and electrical upgrades.
• Follow electrical safety procedures and company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience and other relevant competencies

• Should have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, or related field.
• MUST be familiar with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, temperature controllers, and industrial automation.
• Three (3) years and above of relevant experience working with; industrial motors, control panels, electrical protection devices, and machine control systems.
• Relevant practical experience in electrical maintenance, in industrial production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other electrical testing equipment.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Good communication, teamwork, and reporting skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in shifts, in accordance with operational shift schedules.

• Carry out routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and machinery.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electric motors, pumps, compressors, heaters, contactors, relays, circuit breakers, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, wiring systems, sensors, limit switches, and motor control systems.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Ensure proper functioning of temperature controllers, heating elements, and other electrical components used in plastic processing.
• Inspect electrical installations, cables, connections, and control panels for wear, overheating, loose connections, and other defects.
• Test electrical equipment and verify that safety devices are functioning correctly.
• Maintain records of inspections, repairs, breakdowns, and replacement of electrical components.
• Support machine installation, commissioning, relocation, and electrical upgrades.
• Follow electrical safety procedures and company health, safety, and environmental policies.

• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, temperature controllers, and industrial automation.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and other electrical testing equipment.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Good communication, teamwork, and reporting skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in shifts.

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, or related field.