Background

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Maintenance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone’s contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 10-year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Mkuranga Plant as Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the effective operation for the electrical system of medium & low voltage switchgears, generators, transformers, motors, burners, invertors, PLC, instrumentation, and automation control system and to be adhered to standard safety instruction.
• Develop a planned electrical preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventive maintenance is carried out, and lead the team to act effectively to minimize the overall plant downtimes as well keep the machinery work in proper conditions saving the overall power consumption.
• Conduct regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, and production teams, to implement innovative solutions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of new installations and upgrades to existing systems.
• Manage and follow up the electrical spare parts stock required to prevent any plant shutdown due to lack of stock resources through SAP system.
• Maintaining manufacture process according to Knauf standard.
• Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare monthly reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Conduct regular training sessions to your team to ensure good performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in using electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Health insurance cover
• A year end-performance benefit.

• Ensuring the effective operation for the electrical system of medium & low voltage switchgears, generators, transformers, motors, burners, invertors, PLC, instrumentation, and automation control system and to be adhered to standard safety instruction.
• Develop a planned electrical preventive maintenance (PPM) schedule, ensure full preventive maintenance is carried out, and lead the team to act effectively to minimize the overall plant downtimes as well keep the machinery work in proper conditions saving the overall power consumption.
• Conduct regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, and production teams, to implement innovative solutions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of new installations and upgrades to existing systems.
• Manage and follow up the electrical spare parts stock required to prevent any plant shutdown due to lack of stock resources through SAP system.
• Maintaining manufacture process according to Knauf standard.
• Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare monthly reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Conduct regular training sessions to your team to ensure good performance.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control systems, and automation technologies.
• Proficiency in using electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.