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Electrical Technician job at Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) | Apply Now

Are you looking for engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Electrical Technician job at Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

16 Jan 2025

About the Organisation

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL) is East Africa’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer and one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Company manufactures antiretrovirals, artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTS) and, Hepatitis medicines, to treat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Hepatitis respectively.

Job Title

Electrical Technician job at Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Job Description

Job Title:    Electrical Technician

Organisation: Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


We are seeking a skilled and talented Electrical Technician to provide routine maintenance services for plant electrical equipment and installations. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in routine and project operations, supporting strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Engineering Team at Qcil.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

As an Electrical Technician, your primary duties will include:

Preventive Maintenance and Repairs:

  • Assist the Electrical Engineer in devising preventive measures to avoid equipment downtime.

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs of production and utility machinery.

  • Conduct housekeeping of operational areas to maintain safety and orderliness.

Equipment Testing and Operation:

  • Check instruments and switchboards to ensure systems are functioning efficiently and detect line disturbances.

  • Monitor the operation of diesel generators, transformers, UPS (uninterruptible power supply), panels, and other electrical equipment.

  • Monitor power switches to ensure personnel safety and avoid interruptions during production and repairs.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Compile records and reports on equipment performance, instrument readings, calibrations, and switching operations.

  • Maintain up-to-date validation and operational documentation, including SOPs.

Training and Safety:

  • Conduct periodic training sessions on electrical safety within the premises.

  • Ensure the maintenance of safety systems, including door interlocks, fire alarms, and the public address system.

Inventory and Supplies:

  • Maintain the required inventory level for electrical spares and consumables.

  • Coordinate with the purchase and supply departments to ensure timely procurement of materials.

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other Electrical Technicians/Engineers to resolve maintenance issues efficiently.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

To qualify for this position, you must have:

  • Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering.

  • Experience: 2–3 years of experience in engineering processes, operations, or a similar role.


Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

How to Apply

Send your CV and academic documents in one single pdf file of not more than 2MBs to recruitment@qcil.com.

Deadline: 16th January 2025

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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