Recruitment at AFEX Group 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.

Vacancy: Mason

Under the direction of the supervisor
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform all masonry duties within AFEX establishments.
  • Construct concrete structures such as footings, foundations, floors, inspection chambers, and septic tanks.
  • Marking out, constructing formwork, preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.
  • Safe, correct, and economical mixing of materials such as sand ballast and cement according to specifications.
  • Accurate, straight and level laying of bricks, blocks, or tiles.
  • Plastering of walls, sculpting inspection chambers.
  • Prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or approved trade practices.
General Responsibilities:
  • To carryout routine preventative maintenance in line with job schedule and/or SOPs.
  • Ensure cost efficient use of department materials and equipment.
  • Work together with department staff and employees to provide an efficient maintenance service.
  • Communicate and coordinate with superiors to ensure safe and smooth running of camps with minimum disruption to client.
  • Keeping tools of trade secure and in good condition, reporting damages and losses immediately to supervisor.
  • Keeping adequate stock of essential maintenance spares and advising supervisor in good time when materials require reordering.
  • Any other works as directed by supervisor.
Working Safe:
  • Ensure that any work is done in line with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
  • Must always, as far as is practicable, work with a 'buddy' in case of an incident.
  • Must be aware of the dangers and risks specific to trade.
  • Must be aware of what PPE is appropriate for the tasks being undertaken.
  • Must be aware of the correct methods of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
  • Must be aware of the risks of working at heights including work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
  • Must be aware of the risks of working in enclosed/confined spaces, including trenches and tanks.
  • Must be aware of the fire risks and what action to take in the event of a fire.
  • Must be aware of when a permit to work if required for certain tasks.
  • Must be aware of when Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure must be followed.
  • Safely cordon off area of work from public before commencement of works.
  • Safely clear worksite of items and obstructions on completion of task.
  • To understand the AFEX requirement for QHSE in the workplace including employee and team responsibilities, to ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies, procedures and work instructions and to proactively promote a quality, health and safety approach in all areas of your work.
General Requirements:
  • 2 years’ experience working in a similar role.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be available 24hrs for emergency call out.
Minimum Qualifications / Trade Specific Requirements:
  • Government Trade Test  One (1) in masonary.
  • 2 years proven experience as a masonry artisan.
  • Proven experience in building maintenance.
  • Experienced with all mason's hand tools such as: trowels, floats, plumbs, levels, hammers and chisels.
  • Experienced with all mason's power tools such as: compactors, cement mixers, poker vibrators.
  • Preferred experience in fabricating timber formwork.

Job Title: Plumber
 
Line Manager:Construction Supervisor

Job Summary: Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fitting using coupings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. 

Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or remending broken pipes and opening clogged drains

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform all plumbing duties within AFEX establishments
  • Responsible for all water works within the camps.
  • Responsible for all maintenance of water storage tanks in the camps.
  • Prepare construction sites by levelling, cleaning the ground and laying out work accurately using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, framing squares and string or line levels.
  • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
  • Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work
  • details and procedures.
  • Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment
  • needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation
  • around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
  • Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
  • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
  • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
  • Installation of new water pipes, repair of faulty water pipes, replacement of old water pipes and sanitary fittings, and unblocking sewage and water drainage pipes.
  • Ensure that water storage tanks are properly maintained.
  • Ensure that water hydrants are in perfect working condition at all times.
  • Locate and mark positions of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
  • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, water based appliances such as washing machines and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
  • Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
  • Knowledge of water treatment plant operations
General Responsibilities:
  • To carryout routine preventative maintenance in line with job schedule and/or SOPs.
  • Ensure cost efficient use of department materials and equipment.
  • Work together with department staff and employees to provide an efficient maintenance service.
  • Communicate and coordinate with superiors to ensure safe and smooth running of camps with minimum disruption to client.
  • Keeping tools of trade secure and in good condition, reporting damages and losses immediately to supervisor.
  • Keeping adequate stock of essential maintenance spares and advising supervisor in good time when materials require reordering.
Working Safe:
  • Ensure that any work is done in line with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
  • Must always, as far as is practicable, work with a 'buddy' in case of an incident.
  • Must be aware of the dangers and risks specific to trade.
  • Must be aware of what PPE is appropriate for the tasks being undertaken.
  • Must be aware of the correct methods of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
  • Must be aware of the risks of working at heights including work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
  • Must be aware of the risks of working in enclosed/confined spaces, including trenches and tanks.
  • Must be aware of when Lock out Tag out (LOTO) procedure must be followed.
  • Safely cordon off area of work from public before commencement of works.
  • Safely clear worksite of items and obstructions on completion of task.
  • To understand the AFEX requirement for QHSE in the workplace including employee and team responsibilities, to ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies, procedures and work instructions and to proactively promote a quality, health and safety approach in all areas of your work.
General Requirements:
  • 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be available 24hrs for emergency call out.
Minimum Qualifications/Trade Specific Requirements:
  • Government Trade Test Three (3) in plumbing.
  • Proven experience in building maintenance.
  • Experienced with all plumber's hand tools such as:. Pipe range,adjustable spanners,screw drivers,hacksaw,pliers and hacksaw.
  • Experienced with all plumber's power tools such as:Rechargeable drill,power drill and PPR machine.

Job Title: Steel Fixer
 
Summary: Steel fixer fit and secures the steel bars and mesh used to reinforce concrete on construction and engineering sites.  

They may also work in pre-cast concrete plants, as well as in areas of pre-stressing, post-stressing and tensioning, using hydraulic jacks and tensioning mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Setting out the work area following engineering plans
  • Using hand and power tools to cut and bend bars or mesh
  • Tying rebar (reinforcement bars) together with wire, clips or welds to build up cages or sections
  • Fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports)
  • Fixing the formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place
  • Joining cages and sections and Fixing steel to concrete bases
  • Installing beams and pre-cast slabs
  • Reading and interpreting working plans and steel lists for the job
  • Making steel bars or meshing the required length by cutting them with bolt cutters, guillotines or power saws
  • Assembling the reinforcing bars or mesh by welding, wiring or clipping into predetermined locations within the concrete
  • Fabricating steel reinforcement such as beams, footing pads or special units
  • Joining prefabricated units together for large sections of high rise or civil projects, and position the reinforcement ready for concrete pours.
Personal Requirements:
  • At least a diploma in Civil engineering or Building and construction engineering.
  • 2-3 years of work experience in similar role.
  • Able to cope with the physical demands of the job.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
To apply, send you CV only to careers@afexgroup.com before Monday 20th November 2014. 


Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.