Pumps Technician at Janta Kenya

Roles for the Pumps Technician Job

• Carry out random checks on pumps to ensure proper functioning
• Carry out repairs on all pumps and prepare summary reports
• Assess and diagnose problems with broken down water supply systems including submersible electric & hand pumps, surface pumps, electrical pump controls, piping and pipe fittings, water treatment units and general borehole installations and give recommendations/ reports on their repair as per the ppm
• Ensure preventive maintenance completed in line with company’s quality standards, in timely manner
• Should be able operate assemble and install valves and fittings at the pump room
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, PPR burn, brazing and welding equipment.
• Ensure any installed pump repairs are inspected and done properly
• Carry out or coordinate repairs on broken down water systems in the pump rooms and restore to working condition.
• Attend to all Emergency and safety breakdowns
• Familiarize self with how to work with water pumps, Speed pumps (VFD), Pool pumps and filtration (multifilters), RO, UV and other electrical pumps control connections
• Carry out tank and pump inspections as needed
• Carry out scheduled and called-upon preventive service and maintenance
• Responsible for servicing fuel pumps and any other station repairs
• Carry out preventive maintenance of the station pumps
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
• Attending to pumps within set time limit to avoid time wastage
• Take part in the Maintenance team briefings daily
• Optimal communication and cooperation with all other technicians
• Perform any other duty which the manager may from time to time assign

Qualifications for the Pumps Technician Job

• Certificate/Trade test or Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent certificate from a recognized institution in any discipline relating to Water, Civil or Electrical Engineering is the necessary educational requirement
• At least 3 years’ practical experience with installations and repairs on water pumps systems (electricals controls and pipework) especially for pools, speed pumps, borehole and surface water supplies.
• Excellent technical knowledge in water pump electronics.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Good people relations and communication skills.
• Team player willing to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task between various briefs