Industrial Electrician (Multi-Plant Machinery Specialist)

Job Advertisement : Industrial Electrician (Multi-Plant Machinery Specialist)

Company : RIPA Group Ltd.

Location : Lusaka, Zambia

Employment Type : Full-Time

Application Deadline : 26 June

About RIPA Group

A leader in Zambia’s agri-processing sector, RIPA operates integrated facilities producing animal feed, maize products, soya derivatives, and edible oils. Our advanced machinery supports national food security – join us to power innovation from grain to oil.

The Role

We seek an experienced Industrial Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical systems across our four production plants (Stock Feed, Milling, Soya & Refinery). Ensure operational continuity in high-demand environments while working with cutting-edge industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

Machinery Maintenance & Repair :

Troubleshoot / repair plant-specific equipment :

Stock Feed : Pelletizers, mixers, conveyors

Milling : Roller mills, sifters, packaging lines

Soya : Extruders, dehullers, solvent plant controls

Refinery : Boilers, centrifuges, PLC-driven filtration systems

Perform predictive maintenance on motors (up to V), VFDs, and control panels.

Systems & Safety Compliance :

Diagnose PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMIs, and SCADA networks.

Implement LOTO protocols in ATEX / IECEx hazardous zones.

Conduct electrical safety audits across all sites.

Reporting & Collaboration :

Document work orders via CMMS (e.g., Fiix).

Train technicians on multi-plant electrical standards.

Coordinate with production teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

Essential :

Valid ZEIC License (Grade 1 or higher).

5+ years’ industrial electrical experience in FMCG / processing plants.

Expertise in 3-phase systems, motor controls, and PLC troubleshooting.

Proficiency with multimeters, meggers, and power quality analyzers.

Advantageous :

PLC programming certifications (TIA Portal / Rockwell) or HV / LV switching.

Experience with :

Solvent extraction plant instrumentation (soya)

Refinery boiler / steam system controls

ATEX dust explosion prevention

Forklift / working-at-heights certification.

We Offer

Salary : ZMW 3, – 5, / month (experience-based) + overtime

Growth : Technical upskilling & leadership pathways

Safety : Zero-tolerance policy; ISO -compliant sites