Electrician – Machine Maintenance

About the role

TOPPAN Security is looking for an experienced Electrician to perform electrical maintenance on plant machinery and equipment. You will ensure machines operate safely and reliably by conducting inspections, troubleshooting faults, and supporting new equipment installations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective electrical maintenance according to schedules and procedures.
• Inspect machinery to identify electrical faults and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective components such as wiring, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and electrical equipment.
• Interpret electrical drawings, manuals, and technical documents to guide maintenance work.
• Determine spare‑part requirements and initiate requisitions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, time spent, and materials used.
• Provide basic technical support to production personnel and ensure compliance with safety procedures, LOTO, and company standards.

Required profile

• University degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as an electrical technician or electrician.
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in Amharic and English (written and verbal).

Required skills

• Electrical maintenance
• Troubleshooting of electrical systems
• Repair of wiring, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of machinery
• Interpretation of electrical drawings and technical documents
• Use of electrical instruments and tools