Mechanical & Electrical Technician

About the role

Lange Trinidad Ltd. is hiring a full-time, permanent Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago. The technician carries out corrective, preventative, predictive and periodic maintenance on mechanical, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, in order to minimise downtime and maximise production capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Perform corrective, preventative, predictive and periodic maintenance, including lubrication, on the facility's machinery and equipment.
• Provide continuous technical support to production operations and assist during short staff or peak production.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical plant and equipment problems.
• Manage utilities equipment such as electrical supply, backup generator, air compressor, water treatment, water storage and the acid mixing plant.
• Set up equipment, test apparatus and related equipment, and align equipment to approved specifications.
• Calibrate process control equipment according to approved specifications and keep records.
• Analyse equipment failures to find root causes, participate in FMEA and continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare maintenance reports and records per company procedure, ensure housekeeping and follow all safety rules and good manufacturing practices.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends, and to work on a shift basis.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety rules and good manufacturing practices.

Required skills

• PLC and automation systems experience (PLC certification is an asset).
• Excellent critical thinking, operations analysis and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and computer literacy.