Electrician at Kerry

About the Role:

The Electrician will perform highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Electrical work may be performed in a number of areas including heating, refrigeration, motors, fire alarms, and generator equipment. The role entails technical application of electrical principles and preventative and reactive repairs to equipment in the facilities and assists the operations team on day-to-day issues and opportunities related to maintenance, safety, quality, throughput, reliability, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installs, services and repairs lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets and wiring. 
• Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment. 
• Installs, repairs and services specialized electrical equipment and machinery. 
• Constructs and maintains service equipment. 
• Reads electrical circuit diagrams. 
• Requisitions material and supplies from stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommends purchases and suppliers. 
• Transfers primary power from one power source to another. 
• Installs conductors, splices cable, builds terminations and does necessary hook-up for primary power lines. 
• Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Installs electrical system components (e.g. lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, timers etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities.
• Monitors the electrical work of outside contractors.
• Repairs electrical components and/or systems (e.g. motors circuits, transformers, generators, compressors, switches, intercom systems, cafeteria kitchen equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Welding skills
• ISO drawing skills
• Mechanical skill set for working on equipment
• Advanced mechanical trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrates strong integrity in placing safety, the environment, and quality ahead of production volume
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and other technical documents
• Skilled in the use of SAP, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required
• Degree in mechanical engineering technology or a related technology is desired. Alternative work experience in Machine repair and maintenance (minimum 2 - 5 years) in a Manufacturing environment
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are required to be successful in this job

Competencies:

Leadership

• Desire to lead, influence and coach others
• Good team player
• Strong work ethic; self starter; results orientated
• Good ability to plan and anticipate
• Ability to work in an operational/functional matrix organisation
• Good communication and relationship building skills

Communication

• Communication – written & oral/ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• Active listening
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Analytical & Interpretation skills
• Decision making & judgment
• Problem Solving - enquiring mind, lateral thinking

Problem Solving/Decision Making

• Analytical & Interpretation skills
• Decision making & judgment
• Problem Solving - enquiring mind, lateral thinking

Essential Requirements

• Trade tested and qualified with at least 3 to 5 years of Electrical experience in Food or FMCG industry
• Artisan Minimum N3
• Physically able
• Take instructions / communicate in English
• Willing to make a contribution as a member of the operations team