Electrical Maintanance Engineer

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Electrical Maintanance Engineer

BrighterMonday Consulting

Engineering & Technology

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Kampala

Full Time

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Confidential

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Job summary

To ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and utility systems within the factory by executing comprehensive maintenance strategies, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational and compliance standards.

Min Qualification

Bachelors

Experience Level

Mid level

Experience Length

5 years

Language Requirement

English

Work Type

Full Time

Working Hours

8 to 5

Applicant Location

Uganda

Job descriptions & requirements

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Reports toOperations Manager / Factory Manager

DepartmentFactory

Section/UnitMaintenance

Direct ReportsMaintenance Officer and Maintenance Assistant

LocationUganda

Job Summary

To ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and utility systems within the factory by executing comprehensive maintenance strategies, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with operational and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility Key Outcomes

Equipment Installation and Commissioning

• Coordinate the installation and commissioning of new machines and equipment in line with technical specifications and safety regulations.

• Evaluate equipment layouts and recommend design improvements for optimized performance and space utilization.

• Conduct acceptance testing and validation of newly installed equipment before handing over to production teams.

• Prepare installation documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for future reference.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for all factory machinery, electrical systems, and utilities.

• Use predictive tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to identify potential faults before breakdown.

• Maintain and update maintenance checklists and logs for each equipment.

• Conduct periodic audits on adherence to maintenance schedules and recommend corrective actions.

Breakdown Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and troubleshoot issues to minimize production downtime.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on major breakdowns and prepare detailed incident reports.

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to reduce the recurrence of technical issues.

• Lead urgent repair teams and ensure proper documentation of work done.

Performance Monitoring and Technical Improvements

• Monitor equipment efficiency using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), MTTR, and MTBF.

• Recommend and implement upgrades to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and production throughput.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and advise management on potential machinery investments.

• Initiate engineering improvement projects that enhance productivity or safety.

Spare Parts and Inventory Management

• Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and consumables necessary for maintenance operations.

• Assess usage trends and lead time to determine optimal reorder points and stock levels.

• Initiate procurement requests for critical parts and ensure quality specifications are met.

• Conduct monthly stocktakes of engineering stores and reconcile variances.

Documentation and Reporting

• Ensure all maintenance activities are documented in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or manual logs.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance reports highlighting equipment performance, reliability trends, and action plans.