Automotive Technician (2 position) at Peace Winds Japan

Purpose of the position

• The Auto-Technician will be responsible for general preventive maintenance and repair of all vehicles and other assets booked into the workshop. S/He will carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components.

Roles and Responsibilities

The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all vehicles and other assets

• Carry out auto-mechanical preventive maintenance and repair of light vehicles, plant and equipment including 4x4 vehicles of various makes, types and models.
• Carry out overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, repair electro-mechanical components, and air brakes.
• Carry out diagnosis of vehicles while consistently following the six-step diagnostic process.
• Retrieve, repair, rescue broken down vehicles in the field and generate defects reports.
• Inspects vehicles and generates spare parts list for requisition processing.
• Take responsibility of approved spares by ensuring proper fitting, and that high quality of work is maintained to minimize downtime and repeat jobs.
• Interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics and other guides in conducting repairs and modifications.
• Skilled usage of measuring instruments, Special Service Tools (SST) & test equipment.
• Develop skills and training for users of 4WD vehicles’ safe driving on/off road operations.
• Report by indicating spares replaced and time taken to perform repair works on Job cards.
• Ensure that lubricants and other liquid solutions are used only the right quantity & quality.
• Ensure proper usage and responsibility of assigned workshop tools and equipment by cleaning and storing safely.
• Distinguish uneven tire wear on the vehicle and recommend need for suspension repair or wheel alignment.
• Perform and carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies (OSH), and SOPs including; safety procedures and good housekeeping.

General Tasks

• General maintenance and repairs of all vehicles/Equipment and other assets.
• Carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components in line with manufacturer’s manual.

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
• Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
• Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option) and Driving License class BCE.
• Relevant experience in motor vehicle repairs, generators, plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated multi-skilling in mechanics, Auto electrics/electronics an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in spare parts management.
• Computer literacy and data processing (Word, Excel, and Internet).
• Member of the Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians of Kenya (IET-K).
• Registered by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board.

Professional experience

• Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, especially 4WD vehicles and Isuzu trucks in the automotive field with at least 3 years’ INGO experience.
• Demonstrated multi-skilling in mechanics, auto electrics, welding & fabrication.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially in Engines and Gearboxes.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili languages and ability to write reports.
• Sensitivity in handling and disposing of important documents.
• Reliability, Honesty, Innovativeness and good organisational skills.