Electrical Technician Needed at BURN

BURN is the world’s largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company, leading in R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects. Based in Kenya, we operate in 10 countries across Africa. Our mission is to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life by producing the most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people, with 51% women, is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role
BURN is seeking an Electrical Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures the smooth operation of electrical components, minimizes downtime, and improves production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including wiring issues, control systems, lighting systems, and power supply problems using appropriate testing devices.
• Assist in the installation of new electrical equipment and systems, ensuring proper wiring and connections according to electrical codes and standards.
• Program and calibrate electrical control systems to optimize machine performance.
• Conduct safety inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with electrical codes and company safety policies.
• Identify electrical hazards and implement corrective actions to prevent accidents.
• Keep accurate records of electrical maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and work hours.
• Prepare detailed reports on electrical system performance, upgrades, and necessary repairs.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff, production teams, and engineering to ensure the availability and reliability of electrical systems.
• Interpret and prepare technical diagrams.
• Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Work with MRO stores to procure and maintain electrical spares.
• Work as part of a team or independently to complete projects.
• Make decisions based on technical documents.
• Perform electrical quality testing and inspections.
• Be available to work on a shift basis.

Requirements

• B.Eng or HND in Electrical Engineering (Essential).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the manufacturing sector (Essential).
• Ability to read circuit diagrams (Essential).
• Understanding of PLC drives (Desirable).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Note

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• BURN does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.