Automobile Electrician at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

About the role

To perform auto electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of the heavy equipment such as Crawler/Excavator, Wheel loader, Tele handler, Mobile Trucks, etc. Repairs and overhauls electrical systems in automobiles within quality and time guidelines set by dealership and factory.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with HSE policies to assume that HSE are the first priority of the business
• Actively support key safety initiative at the plant and assist the department as needed to improve HSE performance and results
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
• Ensures safe working conditions and good safe practices are applied at work
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on all mobile plant electrical system
• Rebuild and troubleshoot electrical systems on mobile equipment
• Diagnose electrical issues and propose a course of action
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams to troubleshoot and provide lasting solutions on mobile plant
• Repair and replace faulty wires and components of electrical systems and maintaining a clean working. Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with OEM
• Confers with OEM, if necessary, to determine the nature of any electrical malfunctions
• Determines malfunction of electrical system by visual inspection and use of testing devices such as oscilloscope, voltmeter and ammeter
• Estimates the cost of repairs based on parts
• Repairs or replaces defective wiring
• Adjusts ignition timing and measures and adjusts distributor breaker-point gaps
• Tests and repairs starters, generators and distributors
• Rebuilds electrical units, such as starters, generators and door controls
• Drives mobile equipment to test the quality of work performed
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Attends manufacturer-sponsored product training as requested
• Other tasks as assigned

Education

• Technical education or equivalent in Electrical or other related field with at least 4 years’ experience in the Cement or similar industry

Experience

• Minimum of 4-5 years post-qualification experience