Overview
- Applications have closed
- Experience: Some Exp. a Plus
- Min. Education level: Certificate
- Specialism: Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Electrician
- Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Vacancy Description
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) a market leader in the provision of electric energy and the largest geothermal power producer in Africa is seeking to recruit qualified and result oriented individuals to fill the following positions:
Craftsman, Electrical – CS/OP/11/20/09/2024
Job Function :Craftsmen – Electrical
Reports To: Engineer in charge
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and service of geothermal/hydro/wind turbines and all the associated auxiliaries to sustain the operation of the power plant equipment. The job involves trouble shooting and ascertaining the causes of breakdowns and failures subsequently carrying out corrective and preventive actions.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of power plant equipment, timely service, and repair of all auxiliary equipment for the efficient running of the plants.
- Attending to emergencies in respect of plant and machinery at any given time.
- Fabricating specific parts and components of plant and equipment.
- Operating plant equipment in times of emergencies
- Offering technical support in other power stations as per requests made.
- Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment including the lathe machine, motor vehicles and accessories.
- Ensuring safe work procedures/instructions are adhered to.
- Participating in plant inspection, technical defect diagnosis, repairs, and testing.
Job Experience/Qualifications
- O Level certificate with (minimum KCSE D+ (plus)) with Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Craft certificate in electrical engineering or equivalent from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Experience in a production or electricity generating environment is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
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Application Guidelines
Interested candidates should submit their online applications by close of business on 12th November 2024
Canvassing and falsifying or misinterpretation of qualifications will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KenGen is an equal opportunity Employer. Women, PWDs and people from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
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