Senior Maintenance Worker Instrumentation

Company: Kilombero Sugar Company Limited
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania
Job Function: Manufacturing
Designation: Not stated
Level: Entry/Operational
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry/Operational
Workplace Type: Onsite
Location Reference: Morogoro, Tanzania - 255
Contract Type: Permanent Contract

JOB PROFILE

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in supporting the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment by performing electrical and instrumentation maintenance, inspections, calibrations, repairs, and ensuring system integrity and reliability while minimizing downtime and adhering to safety standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including:
  • Motors
  • MCCs
  • Lighting
  • Cables
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments, including:
  • Sensors
  • Switches
  • Transmitters
• Calibrate field instruments and verify control loops in accordance with schedules and procedures.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of faults in:
  • PLC panels
  • Junction boxes
  • Signal wiring
• Read and interpret:
  • Electrical drawings
  • P&IDs
  • Wiring diagrams
• Use technical drawings and diagrams to guide installations and repairs.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and other safety procedures during work execution.
• Record all work performed in maintenance logs or computerized systems such as CMMS.
• Support shutdown and startup activities by preparing equipment and restoring systems after maintenance.
• Perform all tasks according to Kilombero Sugar’s Quality, Safety, Health and Environment policies and procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
• Co-operate with management to enable them to perform their duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Perform all tasks with awareness towards the prevention of any forms of pollution to the surroundings and environment.
• Under the OHS Act, do not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of health and safety.
• Maintain proper housekeeping within your area of responsibility.
• Propose improvements to work processes when appropriate and discuss any suggested changes with your supervisor before implementation.
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of all:
  • Electrical systems
  • Field instruments
  • Control circuits
• Carry out hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Minimize equipment downtime.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to technical standards and safety procedures.

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

• Communication skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Instrument/Electrical or another similar technical qualification.
• Three years’ experience in packing in a quality-focused and performance-driven factory environment, ideally operating large-scale automated machinery.
• Experience with Siemens PLC is an advantage.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Great fault-finding skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-moving production environment.
• Experience in technical and CI processes, including:
  • Changeovers
  • Handovers
  • Improvement activities
  • Other related processes
• Ability to communicate in English.

Source Note: The source specifically states “Three years’ experience in packing” despite the role being an instrumentation maintenance position. This has been preserved as provided.

TERMS OF SERVICE

The successful candidate will be engaged on a Permanent Contract.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Kilombero Sugar Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

Women and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply for the position on or before:

Application Deadline: 01 November 2026