Job Summary 

We are seeking for an experienced electrical technician to evaluate, assemble, and maintain electrical systems in equipment which are predominantly portable. The electrical technician does not design electrical systems but will identify potential problems in design. Today, with a turnover of around 1 billion euros and a team of 2400 employees, GBfoods is present in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, CIS Republics, in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East through prestigious brands as Gallina Blanca, Star, Jumbo, Grand’Italia and Gino.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Electrical Technician will support operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing all facilities and manufacturing equipment and electrical components. This position creates value for the facility by performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance leading to increase uptime and reliability, thus helping the facility to meet their production and quality goals.

• Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, equipment and other components so that they remain at full functioning capacity.
• Review blueprints to understand the placement of wiring or to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs.
• Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
• Ensure all routine electrical maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

Requirements/Qualification

• HND in appropriate Engineering discipline with experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or food or drinks manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.
• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an electrical technician.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience operating hand and power tools, soldering and fault-testing equipment.

Preferred skills

• Strong electrical maintenance repair/troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate proficiency in Electrical Repair, Machine Tool Operations, Pipefitting and Welding.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with focus on attention to detail
• Be able and willing to work in non-ideal environments
• Strong communicator (both oral & written).
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment.

The incumbent should be able to demonstrate the following Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Authenticity
• Job Ownership
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving