A leading agribusiness company in Kenya is seeking to fill the position of a Plant Technician.
Overview: Reporting
to the Operations Officer, the Plant Technician will be assisting in operations
on all electrical and electronic maintenance services and other duties as
assigned by immediate supervisor.
Responsibilities
and Duties:
· Performs
maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with all
electrical systems on 3 phase -1000kw.
· Take
lead in preparing purchase orders for critical electrical stock items based on
need.
· Operates
power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
· Installs,
repairs both processing plant electrical equipment, pumps, generators, and
building electrical installations.
· Reads
and interprets all electrical diagrams with ability to make identifications
provisions
/ Modifications and recommendations.
· Keep production machineries, generators, pumps and electrical systems, power in safe working order.
· Diagnose
electrical faults problems repair or replace defective parts.
· Prepare
and conduct preventive maintenance as per schedule.
· Exercise
teamwork with other maintenance and production personnel on problem resolution
· Excellent
communication skills and interpersonal relations.
· Refrigeration
/cold room repairs.
· Support
the technical department in production, packhouse and biogas department on all
electrical maintenance and interventions required.
· Regularly
conduct surveys and machine audits to ensure they are in sound working
conditions.
· Take
charge of the avocado oil and fruits packing activities when required.
· Develop
corrective action plans where faulty machines are noted and follow up with
heads of department to ensure the faulty machines and equipment are repaired on
time.
· Prepare
weekly reports on accomplished tasks and make recommendation on actions
requiring urgent attention.
· Other
duties assigned by the Operations Officer.
C. JOB
SPECIFICATION.
1.
Degree in Electrical engineering or any other related field.
2.
Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya
3.
Ability to read and write in both English and Swahili.
4.
Good communication skills.
5.
Energetic and team player.
6.
Ability to work odd hour including working at night.
7.
Good record keeping skills.
How to
Apply
Qualified
individuals should submit a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae as one pdf
document, via email with the subject Plant Technician to hrkenya@olivado.com to
reach us on or before 3rd March 2023