Introduction
The Facilities Maintenance (FM) has openings for the positions of Electrician (Gen) Technicians. The positions will be available immediately. The closing date for this position is August 28, 2012. Note: You will be notified when the decision is made.
Qualifications Required:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information:
- Completion of secondary school is required. Government Trade test Grade 1 certificate also required.
- 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. working experience in electrical equipment, maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, electrical panels and circuits, office and residential wiring is required.
- Level III English and Level III Kiswahili ability is required.
Other Creteria
- Must have a valid driver’s license and 3 years of experience driving light trucks.
- Must have working experience in general welding (ARC and GAS), knowledge in fire fighting and prevention, knowledge of first aid and broad experience in safety procedures.
- Must have basic knowledge and skills in other building trades such as plumbing, masonry, carpentry, and painting.
Job Specification
Serves as a Electrical (Gen) Technician, and provides the preventive and emergency electrical service for over 90 Government owned (GO) and 170 plus short term leased properties and a 16 acre Embassy compound with 10 buildings totaling 129,382,000 Sq feet of floor space supporting USAID /STATE tenants totaling over 1200 personnel and over 300 US Embassy families. The generators serviced range from 16KVA to 1000KVA with diesel engines and automatic switch gear and power distribution systems. Duties include installation and recording power consumption measurements and ensuring associated systems components and hardware are electrically and mechanically compatible with systems at installation location. Conducts preventive maintenance requirements in accordance to established maintenance procedures and recommendations. Provides troubleshooting and diagnostic service using relevant electrical tools and testers. Generate inspection reports reflecting condition of appliances.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Tests, repairs, and trouble shoot office and residential generators and related electrical distribution equipment, such as automatic transfer switches (ATS), Automatic voltage regulators (AVR), mains intake switch gear, Batteries and chargers etc. and regularly check the fuel levels for the generators and tops up accordingly. (25%)
B. Attends to the emergency repairs and coordinates emergency electrical faults beyond customers reach with the Kenya Power and Lighting company. (10%)
C. Interprets all electrical circuit drawings for new installations, does the installation to Kenya Power and Lighting Standards, commissions work after completion. (5%)
D. Conducts monthly and quarterly preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacture’s recommendations on over 125 residential generators, including the following cluster compounds: Makueni Road supporting 5 families, Shanzu Gardens supporting 20 families, Rosslyn Lontree supporting 8 families, Rosslyn Ridge supporting 60 families, Moundsmere complex supporting 6 families, Spring Valley Road supporting 5 families, Kibagare way supporting 5 families, Orchard Close Muthaiga supporting 3 families, Karura Avenue, supporting 3 families. Conducts preventive maintenance on the 62,997 sq feet Warehouse Complex generators and NEC 1500 and 250 KVA generators all totaling to USD 5.5 million. Maintains checklist cards for reference and completes work orders and detailing related labor and materials data for maintenance and repairs based on the nature of work carried out. (40%) E.
Required to drive a light commercial truck to transport tools, diesel, equipment and materials to and from Job sites. Works with outside contractors on new installations and co‑ordinates delivery of new & old generators to and from site with warehouse/Motor Pool or vendors, off‑loads using a forklift. (20)%
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