The Plant Mechanic will be performing general maintenance, installation, servicing and repairs of varied range of generating sets; generators control systems and associated equipment. The role will ensure safe keeping and maintain safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to himself as well as the others.

Responsibilities for the Plant Mechanic Job

• To carry out preventive maintenance, service and repair of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
  Skilled in wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 550 KVA units or higher.
• To carry out fault diagnosis, repair and perform general maintenance on all generator equipment and adjustments of engines, hydraulics, electrical systems and installations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and service generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
• Responsible for repair, maintenance of generators mechanical and electrical accessories.Overhaul and repairs of engines, electrical accessories and other mechanical components.
• Will carry out major repairs, breakdown of generators mechanical, electrical and accessories in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Will keep proper records of maintenance and repair carried out in each generator and prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to superior for follow up.
• Skilled in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generator to the electrical systems of the residences and offices in clean and tidy manner and with evenly distributed voltage

Plant Mechanic Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Knowledge in computer literacy / data processing (Word, Excel, Access)
• English read / written / Spoken
• At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution
• Experience in repair, maintenance and installation of generators and electrical pumps (boosters & submersible), wiring and repair of electrical control panels, commissioning, surveying, and pre-delivery inspection, and load designing.
• Experience in boreholes equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
• 2 years experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage

How to Apply
Kenyan nationals and candidates currently based in Kakuma are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org OR drop off their applications to Action Africa Help Kenya, Kakuma NCCK compound. The Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. Deadline for applications is 20th February 2017.

AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted. AAH-I does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.