Job Title:   Electrical Technician

Organisation: Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)

Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda

About US:

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is a state of the art manufacturing facility that seamlessly integrates hi-tech engineering services into the building design. From the exterior view, the 36-acre APDL campus exudes careful planning, the interiors of the facility reveal thoughtful and spot on detailing. The facility is designed with materials and finishes that allow ample natural light thus conserving energy and still maintain high cleanliness standards and minimize maintenance. The entire facility is designed to meet the CGMP requirements.

Job Summary:   To achieve engineering/maintenance targets and implement a preventive maintenance culture through a diverse team of people providing leadership and guidance in GMP, OHS and cost control

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical role

• Ensures all maintenance tasks are executed using the appropriate safety standards and are compliant with policies, regulations, and SOP’s.
• Ensure that Maintenance Department targets are being met, such as minimum downtime and breakdowns.
• Conducting root cause analyses to identify machinery issues and diagnostic support
• Supervise maintenance processes so that all work is completed as efficiently as possible and to the required quality standards.
• Review standard maintenance tasks and other relevant documents to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Manage the electrical maintenance team via effective training, mentoring, coaching, motivating, performance managing and communication.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles of GMP as applied to plant and equipment.
• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
• Designing and implementing work schedules for the electrical staff.
• Inspecting and assessing the work done by the electrical staff.
• Reading and interpreting design schematics to ensure the proper installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting major system failures and equipment malfunctions.
• Repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• Overseeing the purchasing and maintenance of the electrical equipment on-site.
• Ensuring the work is completed on schedule and to code.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• Contribute to the development of the maintenance budget and ensure compliance.
• Participate in coordination of projects (e.g., renovations)
• Providing daily report to manager/HOD

Records

• All work done records align with SOPs.
• Breakdown record and root cause analysis

Any other Duties

• Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD/line manager is executed to Management expectations

Authorities

• To inspect entire facilities, building and equipment.
• To allocate the work to subordinate.
• To train subordinate.
• To install equipment against the plan.
• To maintenance and do repair work as per SOPs.
• To use maintenance module in ERP.

• Diploma in relevant course.
• 3+ years’ experience in the same area.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven history of effective supply management
• Able to create and administer a task priority list based on company needs

Training Requirements

• Basic safety training
• Basic GMP training
• Leadership training

Competencies

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of all maintenance systems (electrical, mechanic etc.)
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
• Understanding of budgeting and performance management
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities.
• Maintenance planning.
• Analytical and decision-making skill.
• Computer savvy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:

• Relationship management
• Result oriented
• Teamwork
• Mature & assertive
• Understanding the Job
• Self-Motivated
• Able to adapt to unpredictable event.
• Stay calm under pressure
• Proactive and reliable.
• Customer focus
• Respect for others
• Open and Decisive.
• Responsible

Please submit your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com