Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Regal Paints is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to keep all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and utility systems in its factory running smoothly, safely and efficiently. The engineer runs maintenance strategies, solves technical problems and drives continuous improvement in line with operational and compliance standards. The role supervises a Maintenance Officer and a Maintenance Assistant.

Key responsibilities

• Install and commission new machines and equipment, recommend layout and design improvements, test new equipment before handover and prepare installation documents and SOPs
• Develop and run preventive maintenance schedules; use vibration analysis, thermography and oil analysis to spot faults early; audit adherence to schedules
• Handle breakdowns, carry out root cause analysis, write incident reports and work with Production and Quality to prevent repeat faults
• Track OEE, MTTR and MTBF, recommend and implement upgrades for energy efficiency, reliability and throughput, and advise management on machinery investments
• Manage spare parts and inventory, set reorder points, raise procurement requests and run monthly stocktakes
• Record maintenance work in the CMMS or manual logs, prepare performance reports, maintain machine history files and develop SOPs, risk assessments and work instructions
• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors, provide on-the-job training, assess team competencies and manage vendor compliance with SHEQ standards
• Ensure maintenance meets SHE policies and Ugandan legal requirements, support ESG goals, take part in Kaizen projects and enforce EHS protocols such as PPE and LOTO

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Manufacturing or FMCG experience is highly desirable

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and utility systems
• Able to interpret technical drawings, use diagnostic tools and manage CMMS systems
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving under pressure, leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement