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An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Electrical Technician to lead a team of skilled technicians in supporting critical plant operations. The role involves overseeing electrical maintenance and repair activities, driving asset reliability, and ensuring high-quality technical execution. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing the electrical maintenance strategy while maintaining safety and technical excellence.

 Key Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and motivate the electrical maintenance team to deliver on targets

• Oversee the procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems

• Ensure effective implementation of equipment upgrades and modifications

• Drive asset management best practices to optimize equipment reliability and life cycle

• Collaborate with production and planning teams to schedule work with minimal downtime

• Supervise and inspect work quality, ensuring adherence to specifications and safety standards

• Manage response and resolution of electrical breakdowns and failures

• Investigate root causes of major failures and drive corrective/preventative actions

• Interpret loss and waste data to identify technical focus areas

• Keep current with emerging industry technologies and electrical safety standards

• Conduct evidence-based problem solving with team using structured methodologies

• Use Visual Management tools in team meetings to foster collaboration and improvement culture

 Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an electrical maintenance environment

• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role

• Proven experience in a manufacturing/FMCG setting

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, safety codes, and asset management

 Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

• Effective leadership and people management

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Up-to-date knowledge of electrical regulations and safety protocols

 Why Join Us?

• Work with industry experts in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility

• Opportunity to lead critical electrical initiatives and develop your technical team

• Strong organizational focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Be part of a business that values leadership and technical excellence

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