Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Grade: EPZA 9
Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zone - 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 Mechanical Engineer
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A

Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for the maintenance of pumps, mechanical equipment and structures within the common effluent treatment plant, maintenance of booster pumps and water storage tanks, repair of plumping works in buildings and provision of technical support to the investors.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. ,
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers ofroutine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

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 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Previous relevant work experience required. Direct entry for Diploma holders

Functional Skills:
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• IT Proficiency
• Technical problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Team Management
• Effective communication skills

Remuneration:
Minimum Basic Salary Kshs. 27,072.00, maximum Basic salary Kshs. 47,912.00.
Total allowances Kshs. 29,000.00


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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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