PM Technician I

Purpose of the RoleTo perform planned preventive maintenance, inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant machinery, utilities, and facility infrastructure.Key Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance ActivitiesExecute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to maintenance plans and SOPs.Inspect electrical equipment for wear, damage, overheating, vibration, corrosion, and abnormal conditions.Clean, lubricate, tighten, and adjust electrical components where applicable.Replace worn or defective electrical components during PM activities.Complete PM checklists and maintenance reports accurately. Electrical Equipment InspectionInspect and maintain:LV and MV switchgearDistribution boards and MCCsMotors and motor control circuitsVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)PLC panels and control systemsTransformersUPS systemsLighting systemsPower and control cablingEarthing and bonding systemsElectrical instrumentation and sensors Testing and VerificationConduct routine electrical testing, including:Voltage measurementsCurrent measurementsInsulation resistance testingEarth continuity testingPhase balance verificationThermal scanning (where applicable)Verify proper operation of protection devices and control circuits. Fault Identification and RectificationIdentify and report equipment abnormalities discovered during inspections.Perform basic troubleshooting and corrective actions within authorized limits.Escalate major faults requiring engineering support.Assist maintenance and engineering teams during breakdown investigations. Safety ComplianceFollow all electrical safety regulations and company procedures.Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements before performing maintenance.Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems.Use appropriate PPE for electrical work.Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Documentation and ReportingRecord maintenance activities in the CMMS or maintenance management system.Document findings, repairs, and recommendations.Report recurring failures and equipment reliability concerns.Update equipment history records. Continuous ImprovementRecommend improvements to PM procedures and maintenance schedules.Participate in root cause analysis activities.Support reliability improvement projects.Contribute to equipment uptime and maintenance cost reduction initiatives.Daily PM Technician TasksReview PM schedule and work orders.Conduct equipment inspections.Perform electrical testing and measurements.Tighten loose electrical connections.Check motor and drive performance.Inspect control panels and PLC cabinets.Complete maintenance documentation.Report safety hazards and equipment defects.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)PM Schedule Compliance (%)PM Completion RateEquipment Availability/UptimeBreakdown ReductionMean Time Between Failures (MTBF)Maintenance Quality ComplianceSafety Compliance (Zero Incidents)Work Order Closure RateRequired Skills And CompetenciesElectrical maintenance and troubleshooting.Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.Use of electrical test instruments.Understanding of motors, drives, PLCs, and industrial control systems.Knowledge of electrical safety standards.CMMS utilization.Strong problem-solving ability.Good communication and teamwork skills.Typical DeliverablesCompleted PM work orders.Inspection reports.Electrical test records.Equipment condition reports.Corrective action recommendations.Safety compliance documentation.Scope StatementThe PM Technician is responsible for executing preventive maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, maintaining safety compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department.Minimum EducationMatricNational Diploma, N6, Trade Certificate, or equivalent qualification in:Electrical EngineeringElectromechanical EngineeringIndustrial Electrical SystemsElectrical Maintenance