Jobs at Syngenta

Role Profile

You will undertake hands-on electrical installation and maintenance of Syngenta assets including equipment and buildings with an aim to reduce the MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) and increase the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure).

Accountabilities

• You will be required to do hands on installation and maintenance of electrical equipment    
• You will conduct preventive maintenance as specified 
• You will design and review blue-prints of new installations     
• You will record and maintain weekly/monthly records of all electrical data and submit to the Electrical Senior Supervisor   
• You will ensure Health,Safety & Environment procedures are followed during actualization of works
• You will ensure Phytosanitary rules and regulations are adhered to at all times 
• You will advise the supervisor on bill of quantities and availability of materials needed for repairs and new projects.
• You will ensure that piping and wiring complies with electrical codes.

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronics engineering from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PLC and SCADA is an added advantage
• Ability to analyse electrical SLD blueprints and drawings
• Strong knowledge of machines and equipment.

Critical Experience

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in handling electrical systems installation and maintenance
• Knowledge of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
•  Experience in steam boiler operation and maintenance  
• Flexibility to attend on emergencies on short notice.

Critical Leadership capabilities

• Team player and good at time management
•  Exceptional communication and organisational skills 
• Display accountability, proactive behaviour, and strong attention to detail

Additional Information

Critical success factors & key challenges

•  Ability to see gaps in energy efficiency and provide possible solutions to optimize systems
• Reduced mean time to failure
• Improved mean time between failure  

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Role Purpose

To efficiently handle installation, repair and maintenance of fertigation systems, water distribution and sanitation systems within the farm as per plumbing codes and regulations.

Accountabilities

• You will be accountable for installation and maintenance of general irrigation equipment: pumps, valves, emitters, misters, drip stakes, drip tubing
• You will design and install water distribution systems and sanitation systems as per plumbing codes and requlations
• You will ensure leakages are attended to in a timely manner   
• You will ensure preventive maintenance is attended as per scheduled frequency 
• You will maintain weekly/monthly records of all repairs done and submitted to the Technical senior supervisor   
• You will ensure Health Safety & Environment procedures are followed during actualization of works 
• You will ensure all phytosanitary rules and regulations are adhered to.
• You will advise the supervisor on bill of quantities and availability of materials needed for repairs and new projects.
• You will work closely with the growing team to ensure the irrigation/fertigation plan is properly implemented and maintained

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

• Diploma in plumbing and pipe fitting from a recognized institution
• Knowledge of PRIVA or Netafim fertigation systems is an added advantage
• Analysis of blueprints and drawings    

Critical experience

•  At least 2-3 years’ experience in handling irrigation and fertigation systems
• Flexibility to attend on emergencies on short notice.   

Critical Leadership capabilities 

• Display accountability, proactive behaviour, and strong attention to detai
• Team player and good at time management
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills