Maintenance Technician – Electrical

Company Details

Name:BURN
Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. S… BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. Since 2013, BURN has sold over 200,000 such stoves in East Africa, reaching more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries. These stoves have saved $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood, while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells approximately 10,000 stoves per month and plans to double sales by the end of 2017. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Not specified / month
Job Category: Engineering, Technical

Job Description

Role Overview

This position centres on keeping a manufacturing plant running by directly maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Day to day, the technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses faults, and assists with new equipment installations, all aimed at reducing downtime and sustaining smooth production flow. The work is hands-on and critical to the plant's operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance on electrical systems, motors, and control panels to prevent unexpected failures.
  • Diagnose and fix electrical faults in machinery and infrastructure, including wiring, circuits, and components.
  • Support the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment, ensuring proper integration with existing systems.
  • Program and calibrate control systems such as PLCs and variable frequency drives to maintain operational parameters.
  • Conduct safety inspections of electrical installations, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to meet standards.
  • Record maintenance activities, system performance data, and inspection results, preparing clear reports for review.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to coordinate repairs and minimise disruption to schedules.
  • Interpret electrical schematics and diagrams to guide troubleshooting, assembly, and quality checks on components like transformers and circuit breakers.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a directly related discipline.
  • At least five years of hands-on maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Practical knowledge of PLCs, motor control circuits, switchgear, transformers, and industrial control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical diagrams.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills for electrical faults and system issues.
  • Experience in planning and executing preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD for reviewing or updating electrical layouts is preferred.
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