Engineering Technician (Mechanical) at Kenya Ferry Services

 Grade FM6 Post Ref: 2000-42/43/44/45/46/47/48/49/ 2020

No of Positions: 8

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Technician (Mechanical), the Engineering Technician (Mechanical) will be responsible for coordinating routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of vessels and equipment onboard ferries.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry docking;
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly vessel maintenance reports;
• Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps, power generating sets, and other equipment;
• Initiate safety procedures onboard a vessel in case of emergency and;
• Initiate development of procurement plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.

Required qualifications and experience

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution;
• Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);
• Must be a holder of certificate of competency as Second Class Engine Officer (Port Operations);
• Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate will be an added advantage; and
• Must have a minimum of (three) 3 years relevant working experience preferably in marine transport.

Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity within the organization. Applicants comprising persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas, youth and women are encouraged to apply.

TERMS OF SERVICE AND REMUNERATION

All the above positions are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service guidelines.