Job Description
Maintenance Technicians for a Substation (2 Vacancies) – Kajiado Kenya
We are seeking to recruit two Maintenance Technicians responsible for the maintenance activities of a substation power plant. These maintenance activities include switchgears, power transformers, underground cables, wind turbine fleets, collector networks, auxiliaries, switchgears, transformers, circuit breakers, power switches, and plant inventories.
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to health, safety, and environment practices, policies, and procedures, including compliance with work permit and lockout systems.
Respond swiftly to system and machinery breakdowns, troubleshooting failures and making on-the-spot repairs or installations.
Interpret technical instructions, drawings, diagrams, and process flow charts to troubleshoot faults.
Maintain all maintenance records and logs as required.
Operate standard power tools and equipment to execute repairs and installation works.
Define, prepare, and control work orders and secure spare parts for job completion to ensure efficient use of maintenance resources.
Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment in a timely manner.
Conduct periodic inspections of power generation systems, assess potential issues, and recommend necessary interventions.
Test new and existing electrical systems, equipment, and machinery to identify potential problems.
Prepare and submit maintenance reports (weekly, monthly, and annual) in consultation with maintenance engineers.
Support engineering projects by defining scopes and preparing plans, drawings, and layouts.
Provide guidance and direction to less experienced personnel.
Promote collaboration and the sharing of best practices within the team.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications:
Diploma or Higher Diploma in Electrical Power Systems, Control & Instrumentation, or Electro-Mechanical/Mechatronics from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 4- 5 years experience working in a substation as a technician directly supporting maintenance of Equipment like voltage switchgears, power transformers, underground cables.
Must have medium to high voltage experience specifically 33/220 kV.
Knowledge of personal computers and proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Switching certification by KPLC and basic understanding of Kenya’s power system grid layout will be an added advantage.
Basic understanding of Distribution Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and SCADA Systems.
Apply via :
www.wtsenergy.com