AFEX Group Generator Technician Job in Kenya

Job Title: Generator Technician

 
Job Summary: Generator Technician provides daily generator checks up and repairs by following the regular major inspection schedules for generator maintenance. 

In addition, to perform preventive maintenance to company vehicles as a mechanic technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair the generators at any AFEX camp as required.
• Ensure sufficient fuel and oil in the generator at all times
• Complete daily checks on the generator to identify defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with AFEX standard
• Follow the regular major Inspection schedule for the generator maintenance.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy; check in for routine services and maintenance and keeping records of journey’s and repairs
• Ensure that stocks of spares are kept to avoid downtime including batter water, oils, plugs, and filters.
• Work with in AFEX health and Safety guide lines when disposing of toxic material.
• Ensure the generator maintenance log book is updated immediately.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and carry out forward planning on assigned work/projects
• Ensure most economical and effective layout of electrical installations together with achieving high level of productivity in work assigned
• Ensure operatives, apprentices and assistants under control carry out all works to required standards
• Ensure spares or materials lists are compiled in good time for work assigned
• Ensure having adequate hand tools to carry out duties
• Ensure all resources allocated are safely and securely stored while in possession and ensure that returned in a reasonable and appropriate timescales
• Carrying out site visits as and when requested by the Department Manager.
• Complete all paperwork such as time sheets and expense claims in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that issues and risks are escalated to Management to allow adequate investigation and resolution.
• Ensure that all actions are considerate and compliant with the quality standards, health and safety standards and Company standards.
• Observe and demonstrate behavior in line with the core values of the Company.
• Approach situations with a responsible, tenacious and accountable attitude
• Ensure all identified problems and causes for concern are reported to Department Manager immediately and recorded.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanics/Electrical or related field
• Must have  a valid driving license
• Working experience in remote areas will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of at least three (3) years of experience in a wide range of power plants, including troubleshooting, repairing and installation of diesel and petrol generators and distribution system is required.
• Must have vehicle maintenance experience
• Working experience in electrical equipment, maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, electrical panels and circuits, office and residential wiring is required.

To apply, send your CV ONLY to careers@afexgroup.com before Monday 17th November 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.