Kubik is an environmental-tech startup that is dedicated to building dignity through clean and affordable living for all. We focus on creating affordable, low carbon buildings using hard to recycle plastic waste, with the aim of providing sustainable housing solutions that are accessible to everyone. Kubik makes affordable, low-carbon building materials from plastic waste. We are a female-, and family-first company empowering women to be the leaders in transforming Africa into a greener, prosperous, and equitable continent.
Our competitive compensation package, family-friendly benefits, and professional development opportunities are geared toward building opportunities for promising female professionals.

Job Title : Senior Electrician 

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Department: Technic

Location: Adama Industrial Park, Adama

Job Summary

Install, troubleshoot, repair, document and maintain components associated with medium and low voltage systems, directing the work of shift electricians and maintenance staff on projects and operation as part of a collaborative team to support the achievement of the company’s business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation of new production machineries, LV distribution boards, motors, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors and other components

• Responsible  for leading the troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility electrical equipment and components according to safety, productive maintenance systems and processes. 

• Developing, reviewing, updating, modifying, and approving electrical design plans and work schedules;

• Obtain Measurements and readings using mechanical and electrical testing instruments, including digital multimeters, meggers, amp meters, ohm meters and phase rotation meters

• Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed as per the specifications;

• Respond to emergency situations such as power outages in order to minimize or prevent loss of property

• Ensure the availability of electrical spare parts and consumables 

• Train electricians and operators to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled or required on electrical equipment as recommended by the manufacturer and on site safety programs

• Ensures all electrical works meets prescribed standards of quality and ensures compliance with all laws, safety procedures, policies and codes

• Reads and interprets schematic and wiring diagrams and factory maintenance manuals.

• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning electrical machineries and equipment throughout the production facility

Job Requirements

Required Competencies

• Have COC certification

• Able to troubleshoot PLC systems

• Hands on experience in installation of production machineries and equipments

• Hands on experience in plastic recycling electrical maintenance

• Planning and coordination

• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

• Good time-management skills

• MS office/ Autocad

Qualification:

• TVET (10+4), diploma or above in industrial electricity, electronics or related field of study or 

• BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience:

• 6+years for TVET/diploma or 4+years experience for BSc degree holders in the manufacturing industry, out of which 2+ years experience as senior electrician 

• Experience in plastic manufacturing is preferred.

How to Apply

Submit your CV via email: jobs@buildkubik.com 

NOTE: with a subject line of “ Senior Electrician ”, Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply