Purpose of the job

Under general supervision of electrician L2, an Electrician L1 who works in a Packaging plant must participate on day− to−day maintenance of electrical equipment’s.  He/She must participate also in maintenance, repair and installation of small electrical components and assist electricians during electrical breakdowns.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Follows up the operation of all electrically powered machinery in plant and perform preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings
• Maintain, repair and install small electrical components like switch, breaker and socket
• Cleaning of electrical cabinet boards, electrical components and control room.
• Perform small troubleshooting using multi meter
• Participate in electrical breakdowns and Assist technicians
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs and fill maintenance records
• Record electrical maintenance and report to senior electrician
• Keep electrical drawings and documents in the cabinet properly
• Participate in Repairing and preparation of failed electrical components at workshop under supervisor of Senior electrician
• Participate in organization and cleaning of electrical workshop
• Maintain tags on electrical components under Senior Electricians supervision
• Participate in wire/cable installation
• Communicate with Senior electrician on operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic components and equipment.
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly work hours specified.
• Prior to touch one machine he/she must inform senior electrician
• Respect safety rule and regulation.

Required Skill

• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.
• familiar with local and national electrical codes
• knowledge of motor controls and PLC’s
• knowledge and skill on repair and maintenance work
• Ability to perform work at different awkward positions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and electrical drawings
• Good communication skills to work with colleagues.

Required Educational and Experience

•  TVET 10+3 and above in Electrical and related filled of study with 2 years ‘of relevant experience or
•  BSC Degrees in Electrical Engineering and related filled of study and no experience is required for BSC graduate.