Industrial Electrician (Multi-Plant Machinery Specialist)
2025-06-24T18:25:01+00:00
Ripa Stock Feeds Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering
2025-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Company: RIPA Group Ltd.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 26 June 2025
About RIPA Group
A leader in Zambia’s agri-processing sector, RIPA operates integrated facilities producing animal feed, maize products, soya derivatives, and edible oils. Our advanced machinery supports national food security – join us to power innovation from grain to oil.
The Role
We seek an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems across our four production plants (Stock Feed, Milling, Soya & Refinery). Ensure operational continuity in high-demand environments while working with cutting-edge industrial automation.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Maintenance & Repair:
Troubleshoot/repair plant-specific equipment:
Stock Feed: Pelletizers, mixers, conveyors
Milling: Roller mills, sifters, packaging lines
Soya: Extruders, dehullers, solvent plant controls
Refinery: Boilers, centrifuges, PLC-driven filtration systems
Perform predictive maintenance on motors (up to 415V), VFDs, and control panels.
Systems & Safety Compliance:
Diagnose PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA networks.
Implement LOTO protocols in ATEX/IECEx hazardous zones.
Conduct electrical safety audits across all sites.
Reporting & Collaboration:
Document work orders via CMMS (e.g., Fiix).
Train technicians on multi-plant electrical standards.
Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
Essential:
Valid ZEIC License (Grade 1 or higher).
5+ years’ industrial electrical experience in FMCG/processing plants.
Expertise in 3-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting.
Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers.
Advantageous:
PLC programming certifications (TIA Portal/Rockwell) or HV/LV switching.
Experience with:
Solvent extraction plant instrumentation (soya)
Refinery boiler/steam system controls
ATEX dust explosion prevention
Forklift/working-at-heights certification.
We Offer
Salary: ZMW 3,500 – 5,000/month (experience-based) + overtime
Growth: Technical upskilling & leadership pathways
Safety: Zero-tolerance policy; ISO 45001-compliant sites
Job Advertisement: Industrial Electrician (Multi-Plant Machinery Specialist) Company: RIPA Group Ltd. Location: Lusaka, Zambia Employment Type: Full-Time Application Deadline: 26 June 2025 About RIPA Group A leader in Zambia’s agri-processing sector, RIPA operates integrated facilities producing animal feed, maize products, soya derivatives, and edible oils. Our advanced machinery supports national food security – join us to power innovation from grain to oil. The Role We seek an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems across our four production plants (Stock Feed, Milling, Soya & Refinery). Ensure operational continuity in high-demand environments while working with cutting-edge industrial automation. Key Responsibilities Machinery Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot/repair plant-specific equipment: Stock Feed: Pelletizers, mixers, conveyors Milling: Roller mills, sifters, packaging lines Soya: Extruders, dehullers, solvent plant controls Refinery: Boilers, centrifuges, PLC-driven filtration systems Perform predictive maintenance on motors (up to 415V), VFDs, and control panels. Systems & Safety Compliance: Diagnose PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA networks. Implement LOTO protocols in ATEX/IECEx hazardous zones. Conduct electrical safety audits across all sites. Reporting & Collaboration: Document work orders via CMMS (e.g., Fiix). Train technicians on multi-plant electrical standards. Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime.
Qualifications Essential: Valid ZEIC License (Grade 1 or higher). 5+ years’ industrial electrical experience in FMCG/processing plants. Expertise in 3-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting. Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers. Advantageous: PLC programming certifications (TIA Portal/Rockwell) or HV/LV switching. Experience with: Solvent extraction plant instrumentation (soya) Refinery boiler/steam system controls ATEX dust explosion prevention Forklift/working-at-heights certification. We Offer Salary: ZMW 3,500 – 5,000/month (experience-based) + overtime Growth: Technical upskilling & leadership pathways Safety: Zero-tolerance policy; ISO 45001-compliant sites
Qualifications Essential: Valid ZEIC License (Grade 1 or higher). 5+ years’ industrial electrical experience in FMCG/processing plants. Expertise in 3-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting. Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers. Advantageous: PLC programming certifications (TIA Portal/Rockwell) or HV/LV switching. Experience with: Solvent extraction plant instrumentation (soya) Refinery boiler/steam system controls ATEX dust explosion prevention Forklift/working-at-heights certification. We Offer Salary: ZMW 3,500 – 5,000/month (experience-based) + overtime Growth: Technical upskilling & leadership pathways Safety: Zero-tolerance policy; ISO 45001-compliant sites
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Vacancy title:
Industrial Electrician (Multi-Plant Machinery Specialist)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Ripa Stock Feeds Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Company: RIPA Group Ltd.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 26 June 2025
About RIPA Group
A leader in Zambia’s agri-processing sector, RIPA operates integrated facilities producing animal feed, maize products, soya derivatives, and edible oils. Our advanced machinery supports national food security – join us to power innovation from grain to oil.
The Role
We seek an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems across our four production plants (Stock Feed, Milling, Soya & Refinery). Ensure operational continuity in high-demand environments while working with cutting-edge industrial automation.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Maintenance & Repair:
Troubleshoot/repair plant-specific equipment:
Stock Feed: Pelletizers, mixers, conveyors
Milling: Roller mills, sifters, packaging lines
Soya: Extruders, dehullers, solvent plant controls
Refinery: Boilers, centrifuges, PLC-driven filtration systems
Perform predictive maintenance on motors (up to 415V), VFDs, and control panels.
Systems & Safety Compliance:
Diagnose PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA networks.
Implement LOTO protocols in ATEX/IECEx hazardous zones.
Conduct electrical safety audits across all sites.
Reporting & Collaboration:
Document work orders via CMMS (e.g., Fiix).
Train technicians on multi-plant electrical standards.
Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
Essential:
Valid ZEIC License (Grade 1 or higher).
5+ years’ industrial electrical experience in FMCG/processing plants.
Expertise in 3-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting.
Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers.
Advantageous:
PLC programming certifications (TIA Portal/Rockwell) or HV/LV switching.
Experience with:
Solvent extraction plant instrumentation (soya)
Refinery boiler/steam system controls
ATEX dust explosion prevention
Forklift/working-at-heights certification.
We Offer
Salary: ZMW 3,500 – 5,000/month (experience-based) + overtime
Growth: Technical upskilling & leadership pathways
Safety: Zero-tolerance policy; ISO 45001-compliant sites
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Send application to careers@ripagroup.co.zm
Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 days of the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
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