Assistant Electrical Manager, Ashaka

About this role

The role supports the Electrical Manager to ensure safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation of all electrical systems and equipment in the plant. It involves coordinating maintenance activities, projects and shift teams to reduce downtime and maximise plant availability. The position focuses on safety compliance, planning repairs, coordinating with planners, and supervising technicians and contractors across quarry, VRM, kiln and packing plant operations.

What you would do

• Assist with implementing plant safety improvement plans and audit electrical safety equipment and sensors.
• Plan and prioritise repair jobs for motors, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, field instruments, control cards and PLCs.
• Ensure turnaround times for repairs meet production needs and minimise external repair costs.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance planners to schedule shop work during planned stoppages.
• Update and implement training plans to develop team skills.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets for electrical consumables.
• Coordinate maintenance programs and shutdowns according to production needs across sites.
• Assist Electrical Planners in specifying spares and monitor stock levels.
• Ensure environmental and quality system compliance and document electrical waste.
• Set standards for calibration, testing and refurbishment processes.

What they are asking for

• Six years of postgraduate experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Good knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems in a cement plant
• Basic knowledge of automation
• Familiarity with product quality parameters and quality control tests
• Knowledge of computer-aided systems for kiln and mill operation
• Ability to take initiative and use problem-solving skills

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