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Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Department: Maintenance

Reporting to: Maintenance & EHS Manager

Grade: Diploma Level

Geographic Scope: Multiple Manufacturing Facilities

Based at: LUSAKA/ As Per Company Requirement Location May Change

Direct Reports: Maintenance Supervisor and Technicians

Job purpose

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the reliable operation, safety, and efficiency of all utility equipment across multiple production plants. This includes scheduled preventive maintenance, rapid fault resolution, spare parts availability, project implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also involves leading and developing a capable technical team.

Key responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance Execution

• Ensure 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules for all utility equipment, including diesel generators, air compressors, transformers, and other critical assets.

Spare Parts Management

• Monitor and maintain 100% availability of essential spare parts.
• Work closely with procurement to forecast, plan, and restock critical spares.

Breakdown Management

• Respond to equipment failures with urgency.
• Minimize downtime through quick restoration and root-cause analysis.

Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

• Implement and promote Kaizen techniques to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime.

Project Execution

• Support and lead assigned engineering and maintenance projects from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Team Building & Leadership

• Develop the technical skills of maintenance personnel through coaching and on-the-job training.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture within the team.

INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Production Department
• Quality Assurance Team
• Procurement & Stores
• Engineering Projects Team
• HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., Industrial Training Institute – ITI).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the FMCG or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience with DG sets, compressors, transformers, and utility systems.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Strong Problem-Solving Ability – Able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues swiftly and effectively.
• Effective Communication – Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Leadership – Demonstrates initiative in leading and motivating others.
• Cost Consciousness – Focused on minimizing downtime and optimizing resources.
• Attention to Detail – Maintains a high standard of work with precision and accuracy.
• Safety-Oriented – Champions a safety-first mindset in all maintenance activities.

• Ensure 100% adherence to preventive maintenance schedules for all utility equipment, including diesel generators, air compressors, transformers, and other critical assets.
• Monitor and maintain 100% availability of essential spare parts.
• Work closely with procurement to forecast, plan, and restock critical spares.
• Respond to equipment failures with urgency.
• Minimize downtime through quick restoration and root-cause analysis.
• Implement and promote Kaizen techniques to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce maintenance costs and increase uptime.
• Support and lead assigned engineering and maintenance projects from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop the technical skills of maintenance personnel through coaching and on-the-job training.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture within the team.

• Strong Problem-Solving Ability
• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Cost Consciousness
• Attention to Detail
• Safety-Oriented

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (e.g., Industrial Training Institute – ITI).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the FMCG or manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience with DG sets, compressors, transformers, and utility systems.