Technician, Ground Support Equipment, Job in Kenya

Job Title Technician – Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Location Nairobi,KE

Organization Name Kenya Airways

Department Description

Ramp Services

Brief Description

To service, maintain and repair Ground Handling Support Equipment for service delivery in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

A. Policies and Procedures: i. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures, organization standards and local procedures is achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. B. Safety, Quality & Environment: i. Promote and maintain a positive safety culture, healthy, secure and cost-effective operations for Kenya Airways and ensure compliance with the relevant industry/legislative requirements, GSE manufacturers’ relevant requirements and company procedures. ii. Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents and accidents. C. Day-to-Day Operations:


i. Service, maintain and repair GH equipment and motor-vehicles as per the maintenance schedule for effective service delivery in a cost-effective manner. ii. Asses defects on GSE and motor vehicles, perform root cause analysis and carry out corrective measures iii. Effectively respond to GSE emergency break downs for timely service deliver and avoid A/C delays iv. Carry out repairs, overhauls and modifications on major equipment components which include engines, Gear boxes, and transmission systems, hydraulic and electrical systems. v. Identify and requisition materials for the task at hand in order to ensure timely release and availability of GSE and motor-vehicles for ground operations. vi. Document and maintain records of all maintenance activities & equipment history. vii. Offer quality workmanship on all GH equipment and motor vehicles in order to enhance safety & project the organization’s image positively. viii. Adhere to KQ WAY principles and best practices

Job Requirements

  • · Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Plant/Mechatronics Engineering, or relevant discipline with 3 years relevant experience.
  • · Experience in Automotive/ Heavy diesel/Mobile plant environment
  • · Experience in computerised, PLC Repairs
  • · Good knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
  • · Good knowledge of IC engines, hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
  • · Have a valid driving license
  • · Good diagnostic skills and ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and relevant engineering diagrams.
  • · Good diagnostic skills and ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and other engineering diagrams.

Additional Details

Technical awareness

  • · Innovative and objective
  • · Cost Conscious
  • · Safety conscious
  • · Team player, good interpersonal skills and result oriented
  • · Ability to work under pressure
  • · Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality.
  • · Analytical
  • · Unquestionable integrity

How To Apply

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If you fit the profile, then apply today. Please submit a copy your detailed Curriculum Vitae here only by Thursday, 16th February 2023. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Kenya Airways is an equal opportunity employer.