Electrical Technician at British American Tobacco (BAT)

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The Electrical Technician will carry out planned and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronics systems and installations, including PLCs and factory instrumentation and pneumatic system, to ensure maximum availability of equipment and utilities. They will also ensure interlocks are in good working condition.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Operations/ Professional/ Business

• Trouble shooting and carrying out repairs on production lines with the aim of reducing factory downtime.
• Carry out planned maintenance on electrical plant equipment like vacuum pumps, boilers, compressors, generators, HV panels and Voltage Stabilizers.
• Carry out a monthly audit on safety interlocks and carry out any necessary repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of electrical components and equipment to reduce cost of spares.
• Carry out electrical installations to 16th Edition of IEE regulation standards of BAT Co guidelines under supervision of the manager.
• Checking motors for proper operation and servicing of the same in case of malfunction.
• Keep accurate records of daily quality detector checklists (for Primary Manufacturing Department & Secondary Manufacturing Department)
• Work on radioactive mean weight control equipment during repairs or routine maintenance under the prescribed safety standards.
• Proper housekeeping by ensuring 5S is adhered to at the electrical workshops, cabinets, catalogues manuals and workplaces.
• Keep accurate daily records/report of work done.

Management

• Ensure all machines are safe to operate and properly maintained
• Ensure adherence to production schedules/plans to ensure all products are produced according to the production plan
• Take the Lead in Cost Control through optimum spares usage and downtime reduction.
• Carry out Cleaning, Inspection & Lubrication Audits 
• Inform Management on any unusual/abnormal occurrences/observations on the machines

Relationship

• Coordinate with Technical Operators and Technical Executives to ensure smooth start-ups, services restarting after power interruptions.
• Coordinate with Technical Operators, SDWT (Self Directed Working Team) team leaders, Technical Executives, Quality Assurance supervisors, Shift managers & Maintenance Managers to minimize and eliminate machine downtime, faults & defects.
• Proactively seek opportunities to interact with customer representatives and other service providers to obtain full understanding of their needs in building a sustainable relationship with them.
• Leads in building a harmonious working relationship amongst the team.
• Help team members to build effective network and relationship that will deliver higher performance.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• The Job Holder should have a Diploma (OND or Bachelor’s) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a production environment, preferably in an FMCG company
• They should be a good communicator, able to work in a team and collaborate
• Able to think fast and to be flexible
• Critical thinking, curiosity, open to learning and to ask for help