Electrical Technician at British American Tobacco (BAT)

The electrical technician will perform planned and corrective maintenance on electrical and electronics systems including installing & upgrading control systems, drives, instrumentation and pneumatic system. The job holder will ensure that all the production equipment is fully operational, with all safety & quality devices in good working condition.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshoot electrical failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply predictive maintenance techniques to identify potential equipment malfunctions and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, components and equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Test electrical systems and components for functionality, ensuring compliance with safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical work performed, including maintenance logs, inspection reports, electrical blue print changes.
• Ensure usage of appropriate safety tools i.e., Quick Risk Prediction, Job Safety Analysis, Work Permits prior to performing any routine or non-routine tasks on assigned equipment i.e., Defect fixing, Breakdown resolution.
• Proactively support development and growth of all shop floor trainees and technical operators through active participation in technical capability building programs.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum Ordinary National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a production environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build, modify and maintain control systems, PLC based – mandatory.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical control systems.
• Problem solving abilities.