Peace Winds Japan Plant Electrician Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Foreman, the Plant Electrician will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all Solar, Generator electrical equipment and components. He / she will ensure maintaining of safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury and loss to him as well as others and the Organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out service and preventive maintenance of compounds and boreholes generators including minor and major overhauls of electrical components.
Responsible for repair, maintenance of generator mechanical and electro-mechanical accessories on engine s and other components.
Keep proper records of maintenance and repairs carried out in each generator.
Prepare a list of spare parts for preventive maintenance and electrical installation and submit to the Workshop Officer.
Prepare a service schedule and plan for repair and service in accordance with the Manufacturers’ recommendations.
Ensure safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to him as well as others.
Responsible for motor rewinding of generators, alternators, household appliances and use of correct sizes, gauges, thickness of wires required for the task.
Responsible for the maintenance of office/residence household appliances/equipment such as; heaters, air cooler, pumps, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, fans, air conditioning.
Maintain maintenance records for generators and other electrical equipment for easy verifications and reference reports that may be required.
Ensure proper use of tools, equipment and safekeeping of the working area.
Execute routine maintenance, servicing to the electrical equipment, generators, pumps and others and will check for any signs of crack or loose fittings, leaks, or worn-out parts.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
Recommend, develop, and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power-washing and vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
Train Generator Assistants on the safe operation of generators, and reporting of faults.
Assist in identifying needed tools or equipment for future needs.
Records management on the job card.
General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all Generators and other assets
Ability to generate Technical Reports.
Perform and carry out other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
EPPRA license Class B or A1.
Solar PV Technician license Class T1/2
Knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge & Experience on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel, generator water pumping systems.
Knowledgeable on operation and maintenance of the hybrid solar and diesel generator water pumping systems.
Skill in understanding schematic diagram and lay out of all electrical aspects of generator installation, including connecting generators to the electrical systems of the residences and offices safely and with evenly distributed voltage.
Wiring and installations, servicing, repairing and maintenance of diesel and petrol driven generators ranging from 4KVA to 550 KVA units or higher skill.
Warehousing and inventory management, record keeping and experience in commodity tracking and reconciliation.
Good working knowledge of Logistics procedures and system.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment as a team player
Flexibility and willing to adapt to changing environment.
Good communication, writing, organizational, planning and writing skills.
Professional experience
At least 5 years proven work experience in operation and maintenance of plant electrical system, diesel-run generators and other electrical equipment in a busy workshop or institution including frequency adjustments to suit the various electrical current requirements.
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 borehole equipment, retrieval and installation of submersible pumps, knowledge in bore drilling/development is an added advantage.
3 years’ experience of working with INGO in a similar capacity will be an added advantage.
This position is based in Dadaab, Garissa County, Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (2 pages) as one pdf document to: [email protected]. In your cover letter please reflect on your motivation for taking this post.
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