Electrical Foreman
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JOB OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE: Assist the Electrical Area In-Charge supervisor or engineer in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities for all electrical equipment and field devices in the cement plant.
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Job Objectives And Purpose
- Assist the Electrical Area In-Charge supervisor or engineer in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities for all electrical equipment and field devices in the cement plant.
- Carry out complex electrical repairs and maintenance tasks beyond the scope of electricians.
- Supervise, allocate, and monitor daily maintenance work for assigned technicians, ensuring timely and efficient job completion.
- Ensure proper cleaning, adjustment, lubrication, and inspection of electrical components and systems and all preventive maintenance activities .
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all work complies with electrical safety standards and plant procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for all electrical systems within the plant.
- Troubleshoot and repair faults in power and control circuits, including MV/LV systems.
- Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, switchgear, UPS, battery chargers, and control panels.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with mechanical, production and instrumentation to minimize downtime.
- Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance work, including job reports, material requests, and work completion records.
- Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements for reliability and efficiency.
- Implement and enforce plant safety procedures and electrical isolation (LOTO) practices.
- Train and guide electricians and technicians to improve technical competence and work efficiency.
- Participate in planned shutdowns and support major overhauls of plant electrical systems.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of electrical machinery and equipment operation and maintenance, including:
- MV/LV motors, HT/MV/LV switchgear
- Power and distribution transformers and circuits
- UPS systems, battery chargers, and elevators
- Overhead cranes (OHC), ACBs, air compressors, and electrostatic precipitators (EP), air conditioning systems
- Proficiency in troubleshooting control and power faults.
- Familiarity with Soft Starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Diesel Generators, and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
- Understanding of electrical control circuits and drawings (MV/LV).
- Knowledge of electrical protection systems and relays.
- Ability to lead and supervise maintenance teams, plan work schedules, and ensure adherence to maintenance standards.
- Good understanding of electrical safety procedures and correct use of tools and test instruments.
- Competence in record keeping, report writing, and using maintenance management systems.
Job Specifications
- Education: 3 years Diploma in Electrical power
- Experience: 15 years of related experience, at least 7 years in cement plant or equivalent mining industries
- Language: good written and spoken English, Arabic useful
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