Irrigation Foreman – Electrical (1 position)
Open Position: Irrigation Foreman – Electrical (1 position)
Office Location: Kilombero, Morogoro
Reports To: Agricultural Engineering Manager
Irrigation Foreman – Electrical at Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL) July, 2023
Kilombero Sugar Company Limited (KSCL),
the largest producer of sugar in the country operating cohesively with
Illovo Distillers Tanzania Limited (IDTL) and a member of Illovo Sugar
Africa Limited (Africa’s largest sugar producer). The Company now
invites applicants who are self-motivated, honest, hardworking and
committed individuals to fill above mentioned position at Kilombero.
Job Purpose
The
Irrigation Foreman Electrical is responsible for Optimizing
agricultural performance by ensuring continuous power supply to the
fields through planned and responsive maintenance of Agricultural
electrical equipment, ensuring electrical equipment reliability to
minimize downtime, developing and managing operational and capital
budgets within budget to achieve cost synergies.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement preventive maintenance on all Agricultural electrical equipment in line with Illovo equipment maintenance standards (iAMP).
- Monitor standards for setting, operating and maintaining equipment and ensure instructions are adhered to.
- Implement immediate fault finding and repairs.
- Oversee power management from the Factory transformer to the fields.
- Carry out electrical installations in accordance with Group standards.
- Keep abreast of technological advancements to improve power supply.
- Continuously engage with the (Factory) Electrical Engineer for engineering guidance • Ensure that all overhead powerlines, transformers and pump stations etc. on the estate are well maintained.
- Monitor and manage team and individual performance daily against minimum standards and targets.
- Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting physical inspections to identify improvements in infrastructure
Minimum Requirements:
- BSc in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent from recognized institution
- 3-5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance environment
- A strong electrical infrastructure maintenance background and an availability to work methodically and systematically in an agricultural environment
Terms of Service:
The successful candidate will be engaged on a permanent contract. All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, apply for the position on or before 04th August, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kilombero
Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Women and
people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.