Electrical Engineer

At Hima Cement, our Vision is “To be the preferred provider of cement and concrete based building
solutions in East Africa with a strong focus on customer experience.”
Hima Cement works with all actors in the building and construction industry in Uganda –
manufacturing and supplying a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet
housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major
construction and infrastructure projects.
Whether supplying high-quality cement to a craftsman or helping leading architects explore and
deliver creative possibilities, Hima is committed to providing solutions that fit the needs of all its
clients.
In order to achieve the above objectives, Hima Cement limited seeks to recruit a motivated and
competent Electrical Engineer as indicated below;
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Vacancy Code: EEX02
Reporting line: Electrical Unit lead
Duration: Contract – Full Time
Duty Station: Kasese
Job Summary;
To ensure maximum availability/reliability of the Electrical equipment and installations in the plant
by performing the appropriate corrective and preventive actions at the lowest cost and in
compliance with the HSE regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Determine and schedule the necessary actions of corrective and preventive Electrical
maintenance in coordination with Mechanical and Preventive Maintenance Supervisors
to assure proper functioning of Electrical equipment’s and installations.
• Ensure Electrical maintenance team’s full time readiness to efficiently tackle
emergencies or urgent breakdowns.
• Prepare weekly work orders according to preventive maintenance plans or scheduled
corrective maintenance actions.
• Coordinate and supervise execution of work order activities, failure data gathering
(cause, symptom…), time confirmation (external and internal), material withdrawal.
• Ensure execution of maintenance activities by third parties and cooperate with shift leads
in the execution of complex maintenance actions.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in the elaboration and control of the maintenance
budget, ensuring planning and follow-up of costs. Implement effective and systematic
solutions to achieve budget and to meet or exceed targets.
• Communicate and implement regulations, company goals, local permits, policies and
procedures; optimize the internal processes and structures. Supervise personnel to
apply them consistently and ensure ISO compliance for related activities.
• Respect MAC standard; follow up weekly MAC targets (KPIs)
• Monitor performance of Electrical maintenance personnel (internal and external).
• Develop, inform and motivate your team, ensuring competencies and skills development
according to technical innovations, plant or personal needs.

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policies for Electrical
maintenance personnel and contribute to plant housekeeping.
• Contribute to NWC optimization by identifying critical parts of Electrical equipment
(based on risk assessment), proposing optimal stock levels of spare parts (through
FMEA) and identifying remaining lifetime of critical Electrical equipment. Define
measures to extend lifetimes and set-up replacement planning in line with cost target
and PMP. Support the Production Manager for efficient energy consumption.
• Provide technical requirements and support supplier qualification and evaluation for
Electrical maintenance services contracting.
• Ensure new techniques and/or technologies to optimize Electrical maintenance cost and
improve the technical condition and functioning of the installed equipments.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education with 3-5 years
experience dealing with production or maintenance.
• Experience in heavy industry experience preferred
• Experience applying FMEA techniques and knowledge of basic problem-solving tools
• Should have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.
• Should be result oriented, self-driven with a high sense of quality and ability to meet tight
deadlines.
• Should have computer proficiency in; Microsoft Office, SAP (PM, MM, PS), TIS
• Should have knowledge of cement production process
• Knowledge of MAC (Maintenance Cement), HAC, PMA preferred
• Strong knowledge of basic maintenance tasks preferred.
• Planning & Scheduling
• Knowledge of material transport equipment
Profile & Personal Qualities
• Stress management skills.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Creative thinking and estimating
• Time management and Conflict management
• Leadership skills
How to apply;
Hima cement will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate.
Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in
the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if
any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three
(3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 18th April,
2025. (Email your application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the
environment).

Key Notes:

1. Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We
do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.
2. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one
document
3. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
5. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Human Resource Manager – Hima Plant
Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park
P.O Box 7230 Kampala