About Us
\nEmerging Cooking Solutions (Zambia) Limited, trading as SupaMoto, is a leader in the Advanced Biomass Cooking sector. Our Ndola factory processes waste biomass into high-quality fuel pellets, offering a clean and affordable alternative to charcoal.
\nPosition Overview
\nWe are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician with expertise in both mechanical and electrical systems. This is a hands-on technical role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery to ensure maximum uptime, efficiency, and compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability (HSES) standards.
\nUnlike supervisory or engineering roles, this position is primarily execution-focused: the technician will carry out maintenance tasks, ensuring machines run smoothly and safely.
\nKey Responsibilities
\n1. Mechanical Maintenance<\/p>\n
Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on production machinery (woodchippers, hammermills, pelletizers, conveyors, blowers, etc.).
\n\u00a0Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults quickly to minimize downtime.
\n\u00a0Maintain accurate service and repair logs for all equipment.
\nAssist in machine setup and alignment to ensure efficient operation.<\/p>\n
2. Electrical Maintenance<\/p>\n
Install, inspect, and repair wiring, controls, sensors, and motors.
\nTroubleshoot and repair electrical issues, including motor control systems and circuits.
\n\u00a0Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company HSES protocols.
\nCollaborate with engineers and supervisors during system upgrades or modifications.<\/p>\n
3. Preventive Maintenance & Safety<\/p>\n
Follow and improve preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan.
\nApply the Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) system when performing maintenance to ensure safe shutdown.
\nConduct regular inspections to identify potential failures and act before breakdowns occur.
\nWork closely with the Production Supervisor to coordinate servicing schedules.<\/p>\n
4. Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability (HSES)<\/p>\n
Adhere strictly to HSES standards, including PPE usage, safe handling of tools, and correct procedures.
\nReport any incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices immediately.
\nSupport waste management and environmental practices in line with company goals.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
Diploma\/Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent technical qualification).
\nMinimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in hands-on maintenance in a factory\/industrial setting.
\nStrong working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, wiring, and hydraulics.
\nAbility to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
\nPractical knowledge of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) and other safety systems.
\nHands-on, problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail.<\/p>\n
Skills & Competencies<\/p>\n
Strong troubleshooting ability (mechanical and electrical).
\nSafety-conscious and disciplined in following procedures.
\nEffective time management and ability to prioritize urgent repairs.
\nTeam player, able to work with production staff and supervisors.
\nRecord-keeping and basic reporting skills.<\/p>\n
Working Conditions<\/p>\n
\u00a0Industrial factory environment, with regular exposure to machinery, noise, and dust.
\nUse of PPE is mandatory.
\nOccasional overtime or weekend shifts may be required to support production targets.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
\nThe Maintenance Technician will be evaluated on practical performance and contribution to factory operations, with focus on machine uptime, safety, and quality of work.
\n1. Equipment Availability<\/p>\n
\u00a0Keep unplanned downtime on assigned machines below 5% of production hours.
\nComplete daily readiness checks for all machines before shifts.<\/p>\n
2. Preventive Maintenance Compliance<\/p>\n
Achieve \u226590% completion rate of scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on time.
\n\u00a0100% of preventive maintenance work recorded in the maintenance log.<\/p>\n
3. Repair Responsiveness & Efficiency<\/p>\n
Average response time to breakdowns: under 30 minutes.
\nFirst-time fix rate: \u226590%.
\nComplete repair reports within 24 hours of intervention.<\/p>\n
4. Safety & HSES Compliance<\/p>\n
Zero safety incidents arising from maintenance work.
\n100% adherence to Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE use.<\/p>\n
5. Work Quality & Record Keeping<\/p>\n
Maintain accurate and complete records for 100% of maintenance tasks.
\nProvide clear fault reports and recommendations to the Production Supervisor.<\/p>\n
6. Collaboration with Production<\/p>\n
Coordinate repairs with the Production Supervisor to minimize disruption.
\nReport recurring issues and propose improvement actions to reduce repeat faults.<\/p>\n
Why Join Us?<\/p>\n
Contribute to Zambia\u2019s leading clean energy company, delivering sustainable alternatives to charcoal.
\n\u00a0Be part of a hands-on technical team keeping production moving.
\nOpportunities for technical skill development and future career growth.<\/p>\n
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