Electrical & Instrument Technician

The Electrical & Instrument Technician role is to carry-out maintenance of equipment and infrastructure within our manufacturing plant located in Kingston.

Electrical and Instrument Technician

J. Wray & Nephew Limited (JWN) is a subsidiary of the Campari Group, a major player in the global branded beverage industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands marketed and distributed in over 190 countries worldwide. Established in 1825, JWN is the oldest company in Jamaica and one of the largest exporters in the Caribbean, with its products going to over 60 countries around the world.

The Company has Jamaica’s largest wine and spirits portfolio, comprising several owned and represented brands including the iconic Wray and Nephew White Overproof Rum and Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum. J. Wray & Nephew Limited’s principal operations includes the distillation of rum and other spirits; the ageing, blending, and bottling of rum; the production of wines and other alcoholic beverages and the marketing, sales, and distribution of the Company’s brands as well all non-owned brands that are represented by the Company in Jamaica. The Company owns two distilleries: New Yarmouth Estate in Clarendon and Appleton Estate in St Elizabeth. Both distilleries account for approximately two-thirds of all spirits produced in Jamaica.

Who We Are Looking For…/ How Will You Make an Impact…

We are seeking an Electrical and Instrument Technician to join our Maintenance team within our Manufacturing Department, to carry-out maintenance of equipment and infrastructure at our Kingston plant. The role involves accurate application of knowledge and experience to accomplish goals and objectives in Corrective and Preventative Maintenance in full and on time, while adhering to all Health and Safety Requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices.

What We Want From You….

The incumbent will be performing the following activities:

• Ensure timely and accurate intervention for all Electrical and Instrument maintenance activities
• Repair and maintain plant equipment to ensure optimum performance and efficiency
• Inspect the production line during operation, check its functioning, highlight, and report on improvements and programmable interventions in order to define a firm line of work plan
• Maintain, troubleshoot and modify (where authorized) equipment and infrastructure
• Evaluate Electrical and Instrument systems and applications for any improvements that may be necessary to improve on plant wellness
• Assist with the daily management systems for production equipment to include Daily Direction Setting, Daily Production Review, Equipment Centerlining, breakdown elimination, Equipment base Conditioning, Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Clean Inspect Lubricate and Tighten (CILT), Predictive Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other key tools/activities
• Assist with Electrical and Instrument installation and commissioning of new equipment ensuring that installation and operations conform to the required technical standards
• Prepare specifications and parts lists for equipment and requisitions parts/services for repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Collect, analyse data and prepare reports on electrical breakdowns as needed
• Assist with technical training of other technicians/team members within Supply Chain
• Make recommendations on process improvement for efficient and effective functioning of equipment

What Academic Achievements, Competencies and Track-Record You Will Bring.…

• First degree in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Training in the use of PLC software eg. RS Logix, FactoryTalk
• Innovative problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis
• Knowledge of plant equipment such as air compressors, rinsers, fillers, cappers, labelers, coders, pumps, drive system, conveyor systems, generators
• Knowledge of electrical systems such as motors, starters, integrated circuits, solid state electronics, electrical distribution system
• Working knowledge of computer-assisted engineering software (AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and other Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems
• Ability to concentrate and focus on details
• Customer focus and team working skills
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Proactive, with the ability to work on own initiative and cope well under pressure
• Good planning, organizing and time management skills
• Knowledge of general plant health and safety policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Maintenance Management Software

We appreciate all applications; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.