ELECTRICIAN

Browns East Africa Plantations PLC

Kenya
  • Full Time

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ELECTRICIAN

Browns East Africa Plantations PLC is a leading tea manufacturing company based in Kericho, with operations spanning multiple counties. We offer a dynamic career experience, blending local expertise with global best practices. We invite expressions of interest from highly competent, sell-driven, and adaptable inndividuals. Qualified candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply for the available position.

ROLE SUMMARY

The job holder will be responsible for performing both industrial and domestic electrical installations. He/she will also ensure the proper use, maintenance, repair, and safekeeping of electrical and instrumentation tools and equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair at the least possible time.
  • Support implementation of Electrical/instrumentation installations in the factory ensuring that productivity and efficiency are optimised.
  • Ensure proper care of powerhouse tools and assets through proper use and accountability as per the company policies and guidelines.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and liaise with management to have them repaired at the least possible time.
  • Oversee the day-to-day implementation of PM in the Power station ensuring that productivity and efficiency are optimised.
  • Always ensure proper upward/downward communication.
  • Report maintenance requirement to management.
  • Support in the cable structure design, cable tray installation, cable laying, cable termination, electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, and other electrical equipment in in the allocated factory.
  • Support in diagnosis and fixing electrical problems, such as circuit breakers and RCCB trips, faulty wiring, blown fuses etc.
  • Support in installing and upgrading consumer units and earthing systems to ensure the electrical system is safe and compliant with current regulations.
  • Support in conducting regular electrical safety checks and assessments, identifying any problems requiring actions and closing all the open actions.
  • Lead maintenance in the Power station in accordance with the laid down procedures.
  • Ensure correct parameter settings for optimal use of all power generation equipment.
  • Ensure implementation of scheduled maintenance in power stations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Certificate or Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Possession of an Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) License will be an added advantage.
    Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in industrial instrumentation maintenance, electrical installation quipment configuration, process automation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial systems an equipment.

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