GREAT PLAINS VACANCY –

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SENIOR ELECTOMECHANIC: MAUN- BOTSWANA

Job Title: Senior Electromechanician

Reports To: General Manager

Function: Trade Artisan

Location: Botswana – Maun

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Millwright / Electromechanician to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and refrigeration systems across our facility. The successful candidate will support planned and reactive maintenance, carry out installations and alignments, troubleshoot faults, and ensure safe, compliant operation of equipment across our entire portfolio

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain mechanical equipment and components across the operation.
• Review and improve (develop) blueprints, schematics and detailed drawings related to all electrical sites in the business as well as design and plan for any new camps.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment for repair, servicing or transportation.
• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Replace defective parts and accurately adjust clearances and alignments of moving parts.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding and repair electrical circuitry and components (motors, starters, relays, control wiring).
• Maintain and service refrigeration and HVAC systems (fault diagnosis, compressor service, evaporator/condenser maintenance).
• Test units to evaluate mechanical and electrical operations using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, update work orders and report on asset condition.
• Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal stakeholder relations and communicate clearly with camp teams.
• Follow and promote safe working practices, participate in lockout/tagout, confined space and other safety procedures.
• Develop team of maintenance professionals to be able to fault find and remediate any issues in the electrical operation of the camp. Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Trade Test certificate or equivalent qualification as Millwright / Electromechanician / Mechanical Fitter. • Formal electrical qualification (e.g., trade-tested electrician or electrical artisan) or demonstrable electrical artisanship experience.
• Proven experience working on refrigeration systems and basic refrigeration trade certification or documented experience in refrigeration/HVAC maintenance.
• Demonstrable experience creating and reading blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical fitting, alignment, calibration and dismantling/reassembly of equipment.
• Experience testing and repairing electrical circuitry, motors (including VSDs), starters and control panels.
• Minimum experience: 10 mid-level; 5+ years for senior level • Strong problem-solving, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with teams and train team members
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks; comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Experience with automation troubleshooting.
• Experience with refrigeration and electrical installation/ commissioning.
• Welding/fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/arc).
• Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Experience in the repair and management of Solar Systems
• Experience leading small teams or training apprentices Personal Qualities:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking to diagnose faults in machinery
• Excellent attention to detail and precision for accurate repairs
• Effective communication for collaborating with teams and reporting issues
• Adaptability to work with diverse systems and adapt to changes
• Dependability and integrity to follow safety protocols reliably
• Ability to resolve conflicts or operational problems in a calm, effective manner.
• Participate in sharing of ideas to improve upon offerings would be valuable

Interested applicants should email a cover letter and updated CV and trade certificates to the below listed email addresses. The subject heading of the email should be written as: Senior Electromechanician To: opportunities@ greatplainsconservation.com

The remuneration package will be offered according to experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We do not accept hand deliveries. Closing Date: 10 March 2026.