Technician Jobs at TPC Ltd, Sandvik among other companies

Core Job Description
Diagnose, technical complex problems and perform repairs of components and systems on Heavy vehicle, earth moving, tractors and Agricultural equipment

Key Accountabilities
• Able to identify and list spare parts that are required for the repairs in a spare part catalogue.
• Read & understanding equipment operating & repair manuals and execute the works as per manufacturer's instructions.
• Understanding the hydraulic & electrical schematics, able to diagnose a problem and perform the repairs.
• Perform scheduled & preventive maintenance / repairs as per the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Diagnose and identify malfunctions, using a computer & other diagnostic tools.
• Fully understanding equipment system operation" such as power train, engine, transmission, hydraulics, brakes, electrics, and monitoring systems.
• Overhaul and test major components and systems abovementioned.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment accessories and components.
• Properly record and report the details of the job that has been performed to his foreman or supervisor.
• Will be requested as and when required to coach, guide & train mechanics.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Core Competencies
The position holder shall be required to perform the above duties on the following types of equipment:
• Earth-moving equipment such as Graders, Crawlers, Excavators, Wheel Loaders and Generators.
• Cane Harvesters and Mobile Cranes.

Personal Specifications
Degree or Diploma holder in Mechanical, Agro Mechanical Engineering. Or a combination of relevant academic qualifications/Certificate in Mechanical, electrical, Heavy vehicle, Agro Mechanical Engineering. At least 10 years working experience on Heavy Vehicle, earth moving or Tractors as a mechanic + 3 to 5 years' experience working as a Technician on the above type of equipment. Working experiences in industries such as mining, sugar production, tractor, heavy & earth moving equipment dealers recommendable.
NOTE: Internal Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Job Profile
• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
• Support technicians from other regions and assist in training.
• Plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Maintain inspection test reports and documentation.
• Identify faults in the electrical and mechanical configuration of various mobile suppression systems.
• Adhere to all policies & procedures especially the EHS policies
• Work effectively either in a team environment or autonomously.
• Assist with machine audits/inspections
• Support technicians from other regions and assist in training.

Your Profile
• Relevant trade qualifications and experience is desirable.
• Direct knowledge and exposure to fire suppression systems applicable underground underground is important.
• You are flexible to work with customer requirements, procedures and safety policies.
• The ideal candidate will have strong customer relation skills and the ability to effectively work within a team.
• However, installation and service experience of Mobile Fire Suppression systems will be a distinct advantage.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Rectifies electrical faults;
• Supervises subordinates;
• Communicates with superiors on;
• Diagnosis trouble shooting;
• Supervises power generation;
• Provides essential spares and tools;
• Ensures servicing of motors; and
• Performs any other duty assigned

Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Full Technician Certificate and Three years experience working as an electrical technician in a reputable institution preferably in factories.

Job Purpose:
He/She will be reporting to maintenance Supervisor-Auto electrician.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Carries out auto electrical repairs according to manufacturer’s specification;
• Repairs electrical/electronic breakdowns including major breakdowns to company fleet and standby generators;
• Submits spares requirement to workshop auto electric Charge hand;
• Cares for all tools, service equipment, compressors, etc. in the workshop;
• Carries out alternate electrical service to vehicles/tractor generators/mobile irrigation pumps as per schedule;
• Maintains a clean working environment with proper housekeeping;
• Does physical checkup and report any deviation/damage to company property; and
• Performs any other related duty that may be assigned by superiors.


Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Form IV with trade test certificate grade II in Auto electrician and should be above 3 years’ experience as an Auto Electrician.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Supervise the refinery plant operations professionally and effectively in the process section;
• Ensures good quality massecuites are produced;
• Performs centrifugal station sugar melting plan;
• Monitors melt clarification and decolonization performance;
• Supervises pan boilers;
• Monitor, control and focus on achieving refined sugar colour, turbidity and conductivity of required specs;
• Prepare, compile and control refinery plant budgetary parameters;
• Enhance Refinery Technology practices in refinery plant section;
• Focus on achievement of Safety Health and Environment and Sugar quality accreditations;
• Focus on minimum operating practices at every refinery stage so as to minimize losses;
• Conduct in – service training to operators, pan boilers and on proper cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment / machines on the refinery plant; and
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned

Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Diploma in Food Processing or equivalent qualification and should have an experience of at least three (3) years’ experience in Refinery processing Plant, mainly sugar.

Job Purpose:
Liaises with Laboratory Superintendent, Raw House In charge, Refinery In charge and Warehouse in charge on when to start the Production exercise under the prevailing circumstances:

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
• Performs boiling house planning for both refinery and raw houses by ensuring efficient operations;
• Makes good use of steam by ensuring that machines are operating efficiently and steam generations is adequate to production of both brown and refined sugar at time;
• Communicates on all incidents;
• Assists all employees during maintenance day;
• Trouble shoots pans, evaporators pumps; and
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned.

Academic Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Processing Engineering or equivalent qualification and should have an experience of at least six (6) years’ experience in Sugar processing Industry.