JOB ADVERTISEMENT: SHIFT ELECTRICIAN

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd is a Mining company focused on the production and exploration of Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Trinity Musha is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Shift Electrician.

Position/Job Title: Shift Electrician

Job Grade: C1

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Electrical Shift Supervisor

Job Brief: To perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs during a shift to ensure continuous and safe operation of the mineral processing plant. Ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime and supports production targets by maintaining electrical systems.

Responsibilities: The Shift electrician has the following responsibilities and duties:

1. Electrical Maintenance

Carry out preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on plant electrical equipment including:

• Motors, pumps and switch gears.
• Transformers and backup generators
• Variable Frequency Drives and soft starters
• Lighting and power distribution
• Inspect, test and repair electrical faults on machinery such as crusher, conveyors, pumps, screens etc.

2. Troubleshooting

• Diagnose electrical faults and implement solutions quickly to minimize downtime.
• Perform tests using multimeters, insulation and testers and other diagnostic tools.
• Assist in fault analysis for repeated equipment issues.

3. Installation and Commissioning

• Assist in the installation, commissioning and alignment of new electrical equipment.
• Ensure wiring, connections and terminations meet engineering and safety standards.
• Support upgrade and modification to existing electrical systems.

4. Safety and compliance

• Follow all safety, health and environmental (SHE) regulations.
• Use PPE when performing electrical tasks.
• Adhere to LOTO and permit to work procedures where required.
• Conduct pre-task risk assessments (JSA).
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents or near misses immediately.

5. Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate records of work performed including job cards, maintenance logs.
• Report equipment status, faults and completed tasks to the electrical shift supervisor.
• Communicate with operators and other maintenance personnel regarding electrical system status.

5. Job Requirements: The Shift electrician should have the following education, experience and skills:

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a shift electrician in a mineral processing plant or other industrial electrical installation.
• Understanding electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Trustworthy and have sober habits
• Basic mathematical and writing skills
• Be able to work within a Team environment
• Professionalism, Positive Attitude and Excellent communication skills at least in English.

• Carry out preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on plant electrical equipment including: Motors, pumps and switch gears.
• Transformers and backup generators
• Variable Frequency Drives and soft starters
• Lighting and power distribution
• Inspect, test and repair electrical faults on machinery such as crusher, conveyors, pumps, screens etc.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement solutions quickly to minimize downtime.
• Perform tests using multimeters, insulation and testers and other diagnostic tools.
• Assist in fault analysis for repeated equipment issues.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning and alignment of new electrical equipment.
• Ensure wiring, connections and terminations meet engineering and safety standards.
• Support upgrade and modification to existing electrical systems.
• Follow all safety, health and environmental (SHE) regulations.
• Use PPE when performing electrical tasks.
• Adhere to LOTO and permit to work procedures where required.
• Conduct pre-task risk assessments (JSA).
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents or near misses immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed including job cards, maintenance logs.
• Report equipment status, faults and completed tasks to the electrical shift supervisor.
• Communicate with operators and other maintenance personnel regarding electrical system status.

• Understanding electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Trustworthy and have sober habits
• Basic mathematical and writing skills
• Be able to work within a Team environment
• Professionalism, Positive Attitude and Excellent communication skills at least in English.

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a shift electrician in a mineral processing plant or other industrial electrical installation.