Electrical & Instrumental Engineer

Job Summary:

• The overall purpose of this job is to maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, control circuits and equipment related to production processes so as to limit down time and ensure the plant equipment are working optimally

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Verification of the equipment parameters at the control points to ensure they are operating properly;
• Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies;
• Prepare and implement a calibration plan for the plant equipment for cost saving purposes;
• Responsible for instrumentation and calibration of new commissioned equipment;
• Carry out regular preventive maintenance of all machines;
• Collaborate with other technicians during repairs;
• Configuration and programming of machines;
• Troubleshooting of machine breakdown by carrying out repairs or spare replacements;
• Provide technical advice to operators and section head on machine operations to increase efficiency;
• Oversee and participate in installing and maintaining electrical control systems and instrumentation systems including electronics, programmable controllers, meters, generators, transmitters, hydraulics, pneumatics and a variety of other systems; inspect installed systems to ensure proper operation;
• Provide lead supervision to assigned staff on proper safety procedures related to all work performed; oversee and participate in safety and training sessions;
• Conduct minor modification on the plant equipment to reduce on operation cost (like power consumption);
• Oversee the use, care, and operation of process control instrumentation, electrical, and related equipment; research, recommend and implement new and revised procedures, systems and equipment for the plant;
• Oversee and participate in the repair of instrumentation systems, equipment and components in the plant;
• Provide technical advice and support to operators, supervisors and engineering staff;
• Maintain up to date records on operations and activities; coordinate and prepare a variety of reports to the Manager; and
• Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications:

• Degree in either Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience

Technical & Behavioural competencies  

• Instrumentation, pneumatic systems, and PLC experience
• Compressors, electronics repair, and digital instruments knowledge
• Troubleshooting (electrical, electronic, pneumatic) and reading schematics/drawings
• Proficient with diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope)
• Strong problem-solving; works independently and in a team
• Good communication and regulatory knowledge