Plant Technician

Reports to : Workshop Supervisor.

Duty Station : Dadaab, Garissa County

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, the Plant Technician will be performing general maintenance, installation, servicing and repairs of varied range of generator sets; generators control systems and associated equipment. He / She will ensure maintaining of safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to him as well as the others.

Position Overview :

PWJ invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Plant Technician, responsible for maintaining, installing, servicing, and repairing generator sets and related equipment while ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintain, Service and repair of generators and all Electro-mechanical equipment.
• To carry out preventive maintenance, service and repair of generators for the compounds and boreholes, including minor and major overhauls of mechanical & electrical components.
• 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 repair of engines, and other electro-mechanical components.
• Keep proper records of maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare a list of items for preventive maintenance, electrical installations and submit to the Supervisor.
• Advise on phase balancing, and identify prevention measures to avoid damage to generator components related to overload, overheating, and phase imbalances.
• Prepares all generator service schedules and maintain files with details that contain; types, models, brands, KVA, makes, and hours, and ensure service tags are correctly labeled.
• Prepare 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 maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Attend to routine maintenance, servicing to the generators, pumps and equipment 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.
• Perform and carry out any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

General Tasks

Qualifications & Education :

Experience : 5 years working in a plant maintenance environment as a plant technician is required.

Professional experience

Other knowledge, additional competences

How to apply

PWJ is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We remain committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.