

Instrumentation Technician job at Mukwano Industries Uganda Ltd
About the Organization
Mukwano industries Uganda Limited is the leading conglomerate in East and Central Africa and a major player in key business sectors covering manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics supply chain that drives the Ugandan economy. Its origins date back to 1910 when members of the family first set foot in East Africa and established a trading company. The business has grown through the visionary diversification into various areas of manufacturing, agriculture, property development, and logistics, and supply-chain management.
Job Description
Translate instrumentation test data to formulate Engineering designs and evaluation decisions. Schedule and carry out periodic preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration of all instrumentation gadgets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Devise, select, and set up electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical and electrohydraulic apparatus used in the group
Translate instrumentation test data to formulate Engineering designs and evaluation decisions. Schedule and carry out periodic preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration of all instrumentation gadgets.
Select and ensure strategic positioning and installation of instrumentation gadgets on all projects and modifications.
Develop specifications for non-standard instrumentation apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test and capabilities of test apparatus and will advise the engineering team on the quality of instrumentation gadgets required.
Conduct regular inspections, condition monitoring and maintain integrity and quality of all process instruments.
Carry out preventive/corrective maintenance and calibration of all instruments and test apparatus and peripheral equipment. Maintain log records.
Ensure that all instrumentation gadgets in plants are functionally operational to effectively support quality and efficiency during production.
Work along with electricians for improvement projects, modifications, new installations and shift activities.
Any other duties assigned by the Instrumentation Engineer and Electrical & Instrumentation Manager
Qualification, Experiences and Competencies
Diploma or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or any other related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of instrumentation working experience which should be in engineering environment.
Skills & Professional Attributes Required
Strong general management and demonstrated leadership skills.
Must be good at application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects.
Should have good analyzing skills as well.
Should be a problem – solver and be able to grasp the problem at hand and take quick steps to resolve it.
Ability to develop, formulate strategy and exercise good judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
How to Apply
If finding & hiring great talent excites you, we would like to get into a conversation with you. Interested candidates should visit our website i.e., www.mukwano.com, go to the career page and upload the Cover letter, CV and Academic Credentials stating the Job Ref No. in the subject line.
All attachments should be submitted as a single PDF document.
Closing date of receiving applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with after the closing date. Any form of canvassing is strictly prohibited.
All successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package and benefits.