Manufacturing Company Electrician Jobs in Industrial Area, Nairobi
Manufacturing Company Electrician Jobs in Industrial Area, Nairobi
ResponsibilitiesAssemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Maintain current electrician’s license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to
house electrical switches or outlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.
Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Required Skills and Competencies
Must have up to 3 years’ experience as an electrician working in an industrial environment
Must have expertise with PLC Controls
Excellent understanding of safety rules in an industrial setting
Must be familiar with industrial and electrical laws
Must be able to work late hours and overnight, and should be able to work weekends as well
Strong mechanical, analytical, and solution driven skills
Excellent communication ability
Experience in Automation, conveyors, and artificial intelligence expertise
Possess state certification or equivalent qualification or license
Possess strong electrical and mechanical abilities
Must be able to use basic tools and machinery
Ability to schedule and balance priorities; and possess a strong adherence to deadlines
Awareness of operational machinery problems in short proximity
Strong ability to read measure devices and blueprints
Strong understanding of PLC controls
Customer Service: ability to relate with and work with several people irrespective of their background
Critical Thinking: once a problem is identified, industrial electricians should be able to deal with it critically
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Manufacturing Company Electrician Jobs in Industrial Area, Nairobi
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