A Ghanaian-Owned animal feed manufacturing company seeks an Industrial Electrician for its factory in Kumasi. The ideal employee will perform a variety of functions related to electrical controls, equipment, and wiring in the factory and surrounding areas. Their work may involve testing, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of the electrical components. S/he must have extensive knowledge of electrical components as well as electrical safety codes.

Responsibilities Include

• Installs and repairs electrical equipment and parts, wiring, systems, and fixtures in buildings (ex: motors and control panels).
• Understanding and making decisions based on technical documents, such as blueprints, schematics, or instructions.
• Installs conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables.
• Ensures piping complies with electrical codes.
• Installs circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them.
• Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
• Tests electrical systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
• Inspects electrical systems to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Replaces conduit and wiring as needed.
• Replaces circuit breakers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Must be professional, technical, and mechanically proficient.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be motivated to work on their own and as part of a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with all management levels.
• Ability to use good judgment
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• The role is physically demanding and involves climbing up and down staircases.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Experience and Education

• Minimum five (5) years of industrial (factory) and office IT support experience.
• Minimum HND

Salary and Benefits

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