About the Role
This role is focused on executing planned preventive electrical maintenance in accordance with the site maintenance schedule, ensuring optimal performance and safety of electrical equipment utilized in RDF processing operations. The successful candidate will inspect, test, maintain, and repair various electrical systems and components, while also providing support during maintenance shutdowns and recommissioning activities. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are paramount in maintaining a well-functioning work environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventive electrical maintenance in line with the site maintenance schedule.
- Inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical equipment related to RDF processing operations.
- Diagnose and rectify routine electrical faults to minimize plant downtime.
- Perform electrical work on motors, conveyors, shredders, screens, pumps, fans, lighting, electrical panels, control circuits, and associated plant equipment.
- Inspect electrical panels, MCCs, cabling, switches, sensors, and electrical connections for defects, overheating, wear, or unsafe conditions.
- Replace basic electrical components such as contactors, relays, overloads, fuses, cables, switches, sensors, and motor-control accessories, where authorized and competent to do so.
- Support planned shutdown maintenance and equipment recommissioning activities.
- Escalate complex faults, major equipment failures, and work involving PLCs, VFDs, automation systems, high-voltage equipment, or specialist repairs to the RDF Plant Manager.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with approved electrical safety procedures, permits, isolations, lockout/tagout requirements, and PPE standards.
- Conduct pre-task checks and promptly report any unsafe electrical condition or activity.
- Complete maintenance work orders, inspection checklists, fault reports, and records accurately in the site CMMS or approved maintenance system.
- Identify and report the need for spare parts, materials, tools, and specialist contractor support.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe electrical work areas, including proper control and storage of tools and materials.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, plant inspections, and emergency response activities as required.
- Assist the RDF Plant Manager with minor electrical installations, testing, and improvement works.
Qualifications
- Diploma, ITI, trade certificate, or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Maintenance, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2–4 years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, waste-management, material-recovery, or similar environment.
- Practical experience maintaining industrial motors, conveyors, control panels, MCCs, electrical distribution equipment, and plant machinery.
- Ability to read basic electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Working knowledge of electrical fault-finding, preventive maintenance, safe isolation, and lockout/tagout requirements.
- Experience using a CMMS or maintenance work-order system is preferred.
- Exposure to RDF, waste processing, recycling, material handling, or heavy industrial operations is advantageous.
- Good English communication skills; additional site languages would be beneficial.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
