BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Job type: Full Time
About the role
- Burn is looking for an Electrical Technician who will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- They ensure the smooth operation of electrical components, minimize downtime, and improve production efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
- Have knowledge of DOL star delta starters, programmable logic control, relays, PNP/NPN sensors and rotary encoders.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including wiring issues, control systems, lighting systems and power supply problems using appropriate testing devices
- Assist with the installation of new electrical equipment and systems, ensuring correct wiring and connection according to electrical codes and standards
- Program and calibrate electrical control systems to optimize machine performance.
- Conduct safety inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with electrical codes and company safety policies.
- Identify electrical hazards and take corrective actions to prevent accidents.
- Keep accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and work hours.
- Prepare detailed reports on electrical system performance and necessary upgrades or repairs.
- Work closely with other maintenance staff, production teams, and engineering to ensure the availability and reliability of electrical systems.
- Prepare and interpret technical diagrams.
- Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
- Work with MRO stores to procure and maintain electrical spares
- Working as a team member or alone to complete projects.
- Making decisions based on technical documents.
- Performing electrical quality testing and inspections.
- Should be able to work on shift basis.
Skills and Experience
- B.Eng / HND in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 4 years in a manufacturing sector
- Ability to read circuit diagrams
- Understanding of PLC drives is Essential.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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