Electrical/Boiler Technician at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

About the job

Ensure installation, repair and maintenance of the hotel's electrical equipment, lighting fixtures & fittings and to assist the Supervisor and Technical Services Manager in all areas of the hotel interior and exterior, with electrical work allocated by them or through a service request system including boiler system

What is in it for you?

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What You Will Be Doing

• Have knowledge on operation and repair of steam and hot water boilers.
• Ensure the boiler/Heating system spares are available.
• Adheres to the PPM for boiler maintenance.
• Maintain and supervise heating systems operations, with special responsibility for emergency service, maintenance of equipment, and installation.
• Troubleshoot, supervise, and/or make repairs on gas and fuel pressure lines, boilers, heaters, pumps, compressors, motors, controllers, reducing station, heat exchangers.
• Schedule and supervise external contractors hired for work related to heating systems.
• Direct boiler work such as tube, header and brickwork, casing work and flue work.
• Install heating system equipment as required.
• Order oil and gas deliveries.
• Inspect fuel tanks.
• Prepare and maintain records on treatment, oil, gas and chemicals consumption and steam and hot water production.
• Cooperate and work with State and other inspector's, as required.
• Operate boilers and controls.
• Train and supervise staff on operation and basic repair of equipment as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining presentation standards to ensure facilities, OS&E and FF&E are clean, in good repair and well maintained.
• Participates on the guest complaint follow up and recovery process, by reporting them to
• Must be familiar with Kenyan, OSHA, FTO, HACCP and other Company - Health & Safety Policies and ensure your areas promote and comply with them.

Your Experience And Skills Include

• Diploma in relevant field preferably Diploma in electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering
• Having certificate in Training on Boilers, Steam Systems And Other Fuel Fired Equipment is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of heating systems, boiler and other related power equipment, boiler chemistry and water testing procedures, and boiler codes and safety standards.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of boilers and Steam systems.

Your Team And Working Environment

• Fun-loving, Vibrant & passionate to grow with us
• The environment has magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has 120 luxurious appointed guest rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, and offer a unique blend of comfort