Electrical Technician at Career Options Africa Ltd

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Career Options Africa Group is a HR Consultancy firm specializing in Recruitment, HR outsourcing and Immigration support in Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Burundi, Nigeria, South Africa and South Sudan.
• Our client, a power infrastructure company, is seeking an electrical technician to be based in Kenya.

THE JOB

• The ideal candidate will ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of the power plant and its equipment while adhering to all safety and operational procedures.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Responsible for taking corrective action when directed to do so.                 
• Maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
• 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 other jobs that your supervisor may require you to do.
• Responsible for economical and safe operations and maintenance of the plant during. To comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out.
• Responsible for maintaining the machines and auxiliary equipment in good working conditions. 
• Be able to identify the components of the motor such as INJECTION pumps, cylinders, turning gears, engine stop levers, emergency stop for the engine, electric emergency stop for the engine and others. 
• Be able to identify the electric panels corresponding to each existing piece of equipment in the plant and repair these panels, substitute components of the panels such as contacts, transformers and fuses. Identify defects.
• Be able to identify the existing equipment in the MV and HV room as well as the existing equipment in the (KV SUBSTATION). Be able to use equipment of electric measurement such as digital and analogue Multi meters, Frequency meters, Electric Capacity meters, DC source, Oscilloscopes and others.
• Be able to execute readings of pressure and temperature indicators such as manometers, thermometers, digital panels and to measure with their specific measuring equipment.
• Be able to start and stop lubricating oil and HFO separators and take alarm readings from the separator panel without supervision. 
• Be able to identify the computers of the control panel, the alarms and the trips of all the existing systems of the engines and their auxiliary equipment as well as the identification of the components of each system. Be able to read and create graphs of abnormalities and tendencies of the equipment and components of the engines.
• Responsible for the safe and economic operation and maintenance of the plant. 
• To comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out.
• Support the instructional mission of the Power plant and to promote positive work attitude and customer relations. 
• Perform electrical installation and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS 
The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience in operation and/or maintenance of a power plant

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

• Ability to identify equipment defects and system abnormalities
• Ability to analyze readings, alarms, and system performance trends
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults
• Attention to detail
• Accountability and responsibility for tools, parts, and materials
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Good communication and reporting skills

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the successful candidate a monthly basic salary ranging from KES 60,000 – KES 120,000