VTTI operates a network of bulk petroleum Terminals in eleven countries across five continents. As a result of its ongoing continued growth, VTTI has expanded its operations to Kenya.

VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:

Maintenance Technician

Location: VTTI, Kenya

Job Description:

Performs preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager. Works both independently and with other terminal personnel as well as contractors.

The scope of facilities include Tanks, Pipelines, Pumps, Meters, Manual and Electrical control systems, Buildings, the LAN, IT and communication equipment at the Terminal.

Organisational Position: Reports to the Maintenance Manager of VTTI Kenya.

Result Areas:

Maintenance & Repair activities

Carries out maintenance activities assigned by the Maintenance Manager;
  • Repair and maintain plant equipment such as Product pumps, Generator, Fire pumps, Tank and Pipeline fixtures.
  • Completes scheduled maintenance checks; loading pumps oil levels, generator and fire pump fuel levels, test starting of fire pump and generator, applying required maintenance cleaning and lubrication.
  • Scheduled testing, documentation and certification of fire fighting and emergency equipment; fire tank water level, foam condition, alarms, emergency shut down systems and fire extinguishers.
  • Carries out routine inspections, emergency and scheduled maintenance on plant equipment as listed in the Terminal equipment maintenance manual and includes replacement of filters, strainers, gaskets and other fixtures.
  • Participates in meter, measuring equipment and tank calibration activities alongside the contracted calibrators.
  • Performs required maintenance routines to computer and LAN systems under supervision and direction by VTTI Headquarters IT Manager; this may include installation or upgrades of hardware and software and troubleshooting system problems.
Maintenance strategy

Contributes to the continuous development of a maintenance strategy for the terminal;
  • Assesses technical proposals, Gathers and analyses data to validate the maintenance strategy.
  • Performs tasks while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
Environment Health and Safety (EHS) compliance

Ensures that all maintenance and repair activities are carried out safely and in compliance with the organisation’s EHS policies as well as statutory requirements;
  • In coordination with the Safety officer and Maintenance Manager, Ensures safety induction of all contractors and personnel involved in M&R activities.
  • Participates in risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for all works to be carried out, determines safeguards required to carry out the work safely through approved Safety Method Statements (SMS)
  • Carries out regular visual checks and inspections of works carried out to confirm compliance to documented work methods and safety provisions and intervenes to stop and correct any unsafe conditions.
Reports, Communications and Social interaction
  • Training, transfer of knowledge and understanding to supervisors and staff, third party fitters, foremen and internal staff.
  • Discusses / coordinates with the Maintenance Manager and contractors about the execution of the work, contract agreements, performance, equipment and materials.
  • Maintains contact with colleagues in the Engineering and IT departments at VTTI Headquarters.
  • Maintains external contact with the competent authorities, various government bodies, department of the Environment, local authority, provincial authority, inspection bodies and material suppliers.
Performance Indicators:
  • Compliance to Corporate and Statutory Engineering Standards.
  • Facilities and equipment downtime.
  • IT systems performance and availability.
  • IT systems security.
  • Quality and quantity of maintenance undertaken.
  • Reliability of the terminal installations.
  • Incident free hours for M&R activities.
  • Quality of M&R activities documentation.
  • Achievement of plans within the set targets and guidelines.
  • Performance of third party contractors.
  • Quality and timeliness of the various reports.
Qualifications & Experience
  • HND, Mechanical / Electrical or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in a comparable job preferably in the petroleum industry.
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics and basic electrical repairs.
  • Some experience in computer systems and LAN.
Competencies
  • Good technical understanding of terminal facilities.
  • Ability to write detailed reports.
  • Good verbal communication.
  • Planning and organisation capability.
  • High level of integrity.
  • Team orientation.
For the above vacancy, kindly send your CV to hr@mtt.vtti.com

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