Manufacturing

Electrical Technician At Proto Energy

Proto Energy·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Part-time
ManufacturingFull TimePart-time
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Job role

  • The electrical technician will ensure minimal downtime, thus ensuring set OEE is met, perform PM on all equipment, and conduct RCA on defective machines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Performing preventive maintenance as per planned schedule.
  • Prepare and maintain shift maintenance and breakdown report.
  • Troubleshooting and locating root cause and repair of electrical motors and equipment in the plant ensuring set target of OEE.
  • Monitoring HT/LV panels and generators and ensuring proper change over during power failure.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on all related electric equipment
  • Management and auditing of spare stock.
  • Generate maintenance tasks and liaise with engineers for execution/resolution.
  • Perform any other duty(ies) as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Machine preventive maintenance needs to follow 100%, report need to submit on the same date.
  • Mean Time to Repair needs to be reduced by 5%.
  • Ensure LOTO and basic safety rules compliance of 100%.
  • Tools management handled with 5% life improvements.
  • 5s/5k Technician office and workshop always.

Must have skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Analytical thinker.
  • Attention to details.
  • Teamwork and effective communication skills.
  • Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
  • Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extra hours, shifts, weekends and holiday.

Qualifications

  • Craft certificate, Diploma electrical engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum experience of 3 years in a similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of electrical machinery and electronic maintenance.
  • Proficiency with hand tools.
  • Adherence to health and safety regulations
  • Certificate of good conduct.
  • Basic computer literacy.

Key skills

DiplomaProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Proto Energy

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

June 23, 2026

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