Electrical and Electronics Technician at Spinners and Spinners Ltd (S&S)

Key Responsibilities

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on textile machines such as carding, drawing, roving, ring frames, winders, and compact spinning systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/electronic faults on production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain sensors, drives, PLC components, HMIs, and electronic control boards.
• Respond to machine breakdowns promptly and provide detailed corrective action reports.

Utilities & Plant Infrastructure

• Carry out maintenance of electrical distribution systems (panels, MCCs, transformers, switchgear).
• Maintain backup systems including generators, compressors, and UPS units.
• Ensure optimal performance of lighting systems, power factor correction units, and plant wiring.

Instrumentation & Control Systems

• Support automation systems, including PLC logic checks, VFD parameterization, and SCADA monitoring.
• Repair and calibrate instrumentation (temperature, pressure, humidity, speed sensors).
• Assist in IoT/Industry 4.0 integration initiatives such as machine data logging, energy monitoring, and predictive maintenance setups.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure all electrical work complies with Kenya Electrical Code, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, checklists, and root-cause analysis reports (RCA).
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs (Kaizen, 5S).

Continuous Improvement & Support

• Recommend upgrades to improve equipment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, or enhance machine reliability.
• Support installation and commissioning of new textile machinery and electrical systems.
• Train operators and junior technicians on safe machine operations and basic troubleshooting.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, Electromechanical Technology, or equivalent.
• Electrical Wireman’s or Government Trade Test certification is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2–5 years experience in industrial maintenance; textile industry experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment.