Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd,Electrical Engineer Jobs in Rwanda

Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
is a manufacturer of highly nutritious
quality fortified foods. Our nutrition products are intended to address
malnutrition among vulnerable population segments such as pregnant and
breast-feeding mothers, older infants and young children especially in the
first 1,000 days of their life. To this end, we plan to avail on a commercial
scale nutritional products for lifestyle consumer groups in Rwanda and the
whole East Afric

an Region.

In
as much as we are a commercial, for profit organization, we also strive to have
the maximum social, economic and environmental impact possible on the
communities in which we operate.
Our
model is to source raw materials from local small-holder farmers, employ,
develop and deploy local talent in the creation and growth of our fortified
foods business. We work with various partners and stakeholders to achieve our
goals.
Our
Mission

is to provide African consumers with high-quality fortified complementary foods
that are affordable and available.
Our
Vision

is to be a trusted Africa-based producer of a range of nutritious foods that
are proven to improve health.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
finds Safety Health & Environment
towards employees, contractors and casual workers as a top priority, therefore
we summarize our most important safety rules into the AIF lifesaving rules. All
employees and visitors will get an in-depth training about the content of these
rules. We therefore encourage all walk-ins to strongly comply with these rules.
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
is looking for self-motivated,
qualified individuals with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to
join our team on the position of Electrical Engineer.
General
Job information
Job
title:

Electrical Engineer
Business
Group/Unit:

Africa Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Department: Production
Position
in the organization
Reports
to:

Maintenance Manager
Direct
reports:

none
Indirect
reports:

none
Purpose
of the job
The
jobholder plays a key role to Instal, commission and maintain the electrical
systems (high voltage & low voltage) in the manufacturing plan and within
the corporate requirements and guidelines.
Key
Responsibilities
The
jobholder will be responsible for performing the following duties:
  • Installation,
    commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems (high voltage &
    low voltage)
  • Installation,
    termination of data distribution frames, and good understanding of signal
    generating units
  • Ensure
    efficient operation, troubleshoot and take corrective actions of faulty
    rectifiers, DC system units, alarm monitoring systems, and AC units
  • Installation
    and commissioning of different types unit operations (eg: milling, extrusion,
    packaging etc…)
  • Ensure
    efficient operation of batteries and generate reports to the Maintenance
    Manager
  • Design
    earth formation for lower earth resistance and ensure that earth formation
    is fully implemented.
  • Carry
    out earth improvement
  • Interpretation
    & implementation of electrical layouts and diagrams
  • Monitor
    diesel supply, calibration of diesel tanks, and apply measures to control
    diesel theft
  • Complete
    electrical installation within defined timelines
  • Knowledge
    about green solutions especially solar systems
Knowledge
and educational level
Educational
level:
Bachelor’s
Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or any other related area
Required
level of experiences
  • Minimum
    of 5 years’ experience in Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance of
    Production plants
  • Experience
    with PLC systems or relay logics as applied to industrial controls
  • Evidence
    of experience in a busy manufacturing environment
  • A
    basic knowledge of mechanical engineering is essential
  • Ability
    to read and interpret electrical diagrams
  • Ability
    to diagnose malfunctioning systems using the appropriate equipment
  • Work
    closely with a small team of electrical/mechanical engineers to ensure
    minimum downtime in the plant.
  • Experience
    with automated processing will be an added  advantage
Other
Competences
  • Good
    team spirit, cooperative
  • Ability
    to work under pressure
  • Interactive
    team player with experience managing multiple tasks and priorities in a
    dynamic business environment
  • Fluent
    in English and good working knowledge
  • Pro
    active approach
  • Pragmatic,
    with good self-organising skills
  • Ability
    to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
Application
Process
If
you believe you meet the above requirements, please submit your application
including an application letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact
and email address.
The
deadline for receiving applications is Tuesday 25th April 2016.
Please
apply to:
Human
Resources Director
Africa
Improved Foods Rwanda Ltd
Kigali
– Rwanda
E-mail
on: recruitment@africaimprovedfoods.com
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
For
more information about Africa Improved Foods, please visit our website: http://www.africaimprovedfoods.com/

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