Vacancy title:
Electrical Technologist
Jobs at:
EPZADeadline of this Job:
01 May 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Electrical Technologist
Grade: EPZA 7
Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zones Authority
Directorate: Commercial and Technical Services Division: N/A
Department: Technical Services Section / Unit: Engineering
Location / Work station: Common Effluent Treatment Plant – Kinanie, Athi River
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Principal Electrical Engineer
Direct reports: Electrical Technicians
Indirect reports: N/A
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for managing and maintaining the electrical systems at the waste water treatment plant. Ensures that the waste water treatment plants functions normally and efficiently. Supervises construction works, repairs and maintain infrastructure and buildings of the Authority and provision of technical support to the investors.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities N/A
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Manage and attend to more complex Electrical works and projects
• Controls and monitors the operations of the waste water treatment plant on SCADA
• Install, repair and troubleshoot rotating machinery, power relays, control systems, and water flow control systems.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. f) Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Maintenance of plastic molding machines (Preventive and corrective maintenance of Blow, Injection and Extrusion machines).
• Troubleshooting, repair of electrical equipment in the factory as well as installation of new machines and scrapping of the old ones.
• Worked from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• 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.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• 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.
• Follow up on billings from KPLC to ensure the same is submitted in good time for approval and payment.
• Keep inventory of all consumables and spare parts and submit to relevant departments for restocking as necessary.
Job Dimensions:
• Financial Responsibility: N/A
• Responsibility for Physical Assets Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution;
• Decision Making: Make decisions using standard operating procedures.
• Working conditions: Works predominantly outside the office in the field.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics with a concentration on Instrumentation or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Meets the provision of Chapter Six of Constitution. Previous relevant work experience required. Direct entry for degree holders
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• IT Proficiency
• Technical problem solving
• Have knowledge of the operations of a waste water treatment plant
• Familiarity with Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems programming and controls is an asset
• Good communication skills
• Team Management
• Effective communication skills
Remuneration:
Minimum Basic Salary Kshs. 41,770.00, maximum Basic salary Kshs. 73,952.00.
Total allowances Kshs. 40,500.00
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates should apply online in confidence using the GOOGLE FORMS and clearly indicate the Job Reference and the job applied for. Below please find the job Application link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXNAiaeh5tjrwGysxavTSt-9sbfwU0B3IK8nAnqKUtw6XVLA/viewform?usp=sharing
Candidates should also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;
• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
All applications should be filled and submitted not later than, 1st May 2023 at midnight East Africa Time.
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