Electrical/Mechanical Technician
About the role
Belize Sugar Industries is hiring an Electrical/Mechanical Technician at its Big Creek location. The technician maintains, installs and looks after electrical equipment, applying industrial best practices in electrical and instrumentation work and following the company's environmental, health and safety policies.
Responsibilities
- Install, service and maintain three-phase, single-phase, low- and medium-voltage AC/DC equipment, including electric motors, motor control centres, switchboards, variable frequency drives, soft starters, lighting systems, cables and cable trays, generators, PLCs and control circuits
- Troubleshoot, repair and install electrical circuits, electromechanical machinery and PLC circuits using the available test equipment
- Perform electrical installations in line with local code and the NEC
- Work with limited supervision, meet targets and carry out maintenance programmes as directed by the supervisor or engineer
- Keep detailed work and maintenance records and prepare written reports
- Prepare cost-effective material lists for projects and recommend replacement parts when needed
- Work with ladders, scaffolds, power tools and lifting equipment, including on rooftops
- Other tasks assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Associate degree or ITVET certificate in a related field
- At least 5 years of experience
- Valid driver's licence
- Public Utilities Commission (PUC) licence
- Works well with others and as part of a team
- Technical problem-solving skills
- Keeps equipment and tools organised