Mechanical Technician at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd

Job description

Wärtsilä Eastern Africa - Kipevu III Power Plant (Mombasa) is looking for a Mechanical Technician with the following duties and responsibilities, skills and qualifications;

• You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance of the Plant.
• You are expected to be able to troubleshoot mechanical defiance on various equipment and machinery.
• You will be responsible for maintaining the machines and auxiliary equipment in good clean conditions.
• In your role, you are to comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out.
• In your role you are to work closely with the Mechanical Supervisor.

Position Description

• Be able to carry out minor repair, preventive and corrective maintenance to mechanical plant equipment and auxiliaries.
• Responsible for reporting operational disturbance and/or taking corrective action when directed to do so.
• Effectively communicate the condition of plant equipment and performance to the mechanical supervisor & concerned plant personnel.
• Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
• Be able to read pressure and temperature indicators such as manometers, thermometers, digital panels and to measure with their specific measuring equipment.
• Maintaining the plant in clean and safe conditions at all times.
• Utilize all tools in such a manner so as to maximize their useful operating life.
• Account for all parts and materials and supplies used in the performance of work.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Requirements

Desired Skills:

• Communication skills
• Cooperative skills
• Cost effectiveness
• Self Management
• Teamwork skills
• Quality, safety, environment skills
• Utilize IM applications and IM tools

Education

• BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Technical training

Experience

One and a half (1 1/2) years’ experien