Automobile Electrician (Ashaka) at Lafarge Africa Plc - Dragnet Solutions Limited

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, Lafarge Africa Plc, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automobile Electrician

Location: Ashaka, Gombe
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• To perform auto electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of the heavy equipment such as Crawler/Excavator, Wheel loader, Tele handler, Mobile Trucks, etc.
• Repairs and overhauls electrical systems in automobiles within quality and time guidelines set by dealership and factory.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with HSE policies to assume that HSE are the first priority of the business
• Actively support key safety initiative at the plant and assist the department as needed to improve HSE performance and results
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Ensures safe working conditions and good safe practices are applied at work
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all mobile plant electrical system
• Rebuild and troubleshoot electrical systems on mobile equipment
• Diagnose electrical issues and propose a course of action
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams to troubleshoot and provide lasting solutions on mobile plant
• Repair and replace faulty wires and components of electrical systems and maintaining a clean working. Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with OEM
• Confers with OEM, if necessary, to determine the nature of any electrical malfunctions
• Determines malfunction of electrical system by visual inspection and use of testing devices such as oscilloscope, voltmeter and ammeter
• Estimates the cost of repairs based on parts
• Repairs or replaces defective wiring
• Adjusts ignition timing and measures and adjusts distributor breaker-point gaps
• Tests and repairs starters, generators and distributors
• Rebuilds electrical units, such as starters, generators and door controls
• Drives mobile equipment to test the quality of work performed
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends manufacturer-sponsored product training as requested
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements
Education:

• Technical education or equivalent in Electrical or other related field with at least 4 years’ experience in the Cement or similar industry

Experience: 

• 4-5 years post-qualification experience

Required skills:

• SAP knowledge
• Strong spoken & written communication skill
• Machine Main System knowledge
• Good knowledge of RCA methodology and facilitating skills.
• Computer literacy is essential
• Knowledge of diagnostics tools for vehicle electrical and electronics
• Ability to read electrical and electronic schematics and circuit diagrams
• Ability to carry out/repair electrical wiring in a range of vehicles
• Auto electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Strong manual skills and precision when carrying out repair and testing.

Application Closing Date
7h June, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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