Senior Electro Technician

Established in 1989 and part of Ciel Textile, the textile cluster of CIEL Group, CDL Knits Ltd is the Fabric Mill division of the Tropic Knits Group.  Delivering high-quality fabrics to global markets, our fully integrated knitting, dyeing, and finishing facility is located in Forest Side, Mauritius.

Proudly Great Place to Work®-certified, we are recognized for our people-first culture and unwavering commitment to employee well-being.

We are now seeking a Senior Electro Technician to join our dynamic team of professionals, contributing to continuous innovation, operational excellence, and the growth of our world-class textile operations.

What you will be doing:

·        Take charge of all electrical, electronic repairs and preventive maintenance of our equipment.

·        Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

·        Collaborate closely with Production, Supervisor, Quality Assurance and Management teams to minimize downtime.

·        Report to the Head of the Electrical Department.

·        Respond quickly and efficiently to service calls to minimize production interruptions.

·        Actively contributes to achieving and maintaining the department’s budgetary goals.

·        Provide your expertise in electrical equipment to support and assist our mechanical team in their tasks.

·        Maintain safety standards and operational excellence. 

What are we looking for?

·        Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Brevet de Technicien/ Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS), NT3 in Electronic/Electric or NC3 in Industrial Machine Maintenance.

·        A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in textile processing industrial, strong knowledge in Knitting, Dyeing, and Finishing.

·        Strong expertise in:

o   Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

o   Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting.

o   Electrical Systems & Power Distribution.

o   Utilities fault finding and Management (Boilers, Compressors, Generators, Pumps)

o   Breakdown Analysis and Root Cause Elimination.

o   Expert Knowledge to fault finds complex electrical and controls:

§Sensers, PLCs, Drives, Motors, Pneumatic system and Control Systems.

o   Strong knowledge of Textile Processing Machines:

§(Knitting -Circular / Flat machine, Dyeing Machine, Finishing Machine and Digital textile printing.)

o   Expert knowledge in fault finding and repairs of steam and thermal oil burners. (SAACKE, Riello and Weishaupt)

o   Strong ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams. (Schematics)

o   Panels building - Design of single phase, three phase and controls panel.

o   Sound Knowledge of modern textile processing technologies and industry standards. 

Location: Forest Side, Mauritius. 

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 

Management reserves the right to call only the best candidates for an interview. If you have not received any communication after the deadline, feel free to call us for any query.

We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone’s ideas are valued, and innovation is encouraged.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us!