GAMICO Ltd is a mining company operating the Bashyamba tin mine, one of the largest tin producers in Rwanda, situated in Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District. GAMICO has been in existence for approximately 10 years and has a vision to industrialize and professionalize its mines. The company plans to recruit professionals who will join its team.

1. Job Brief

The Plant Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment essential to the operations of plant equipment.

2. Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems including motors, control panels, switches and lighting in processing plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical circuits, instrumentation, and other systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
• Monitor and calibrate control systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and sensors used in processing plant.
• Collaborate with mechanical and process teams to support plant operations and optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and report equipment performance issues
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

3. Job Requirements:

Qualifications

• A2 Degree or Technical Diploma in electrical engineering or industrial electricity from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional Certification or Diploma in Plant Operations is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ working experience.
• Experience in industrial or mining environments is highly preferred.

Skills

• Ability to use hand- tools (Electrical tools).
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with mining-specific equipment like crushers, conveyors, jigs, screens and pumps.
• Attention to safety protocols and ability to respond to emergencies effectively.
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

• Install and maintain electrical systems including motors, control panels, switches and lighting in processing plant.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in electrical circuits, instrumentation, and other systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
• Monitor and calibrate control systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and sensors used in processing plant.
• Collaborate with mechanical and process teams to support plant operations and optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and report equipment performance issues
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the management.

• Ability to use hand- tools (Electrical tools)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with mining-specific equipment like crushers, conveyors, jigs, screens and pumps
• Attention to safety protocols and ability to respond to emergencies effectively
• Physical fitness and willing to work overtime
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Speaking Kinyarwanda is an advantage

• A2 Degree or Technical Diploma in electrical engineering or industrial electricity from a recognized academic institution
• Professional Certification or Diploma in Plant Operations is an advantage