Electrical Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya


Position: Electrical Technician

Company Profile:

Our client is one of the leading power engineering company in Kenya based in Nairobi and deals with projects all over the country

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assembles and tests experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principle.
  • Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under direction of Electrical Engineer
  • Diagnose cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment.
  • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
  • Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
  • Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion
  • Perform routine installation and maintenance duties.
  • Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
  • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
  • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
  • Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Diploma - Electrical Engineering
  • Excellent knowledge in Excel
  • Knowledge in AutoCAD
  • 5 years Experience
  • Valid Driving License
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Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted