Engineering Technicians II (3 positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

Job Reference Number: KALRO/ENG/TEC/II

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Carry out routine schedule maintenance works and ensure the systems run continuously and effectively; 
• Diagnose break down of plant and equipment to detect faults and devise appropriate repair mechanism;
• Repair breakdown of infrastructure, plant and equipment by fitting in spare 
• parts to minimize the down time of plant and equipment wear and tear;
• Train equipment users in proper operation and use of equipment to ensure 
• optimal output is achieved by the users and minimize incidences of breakdown arising from misuse;
• Participate in equipment specification preparation and tender evaluation to 
• verify compliance of order and to select the lowest evaluated bidder;
• Control maintenance tools and equipment to ensure the tools are in good condition and prevent any losses;
• Carry out quality inspection on jobs and services to ensure compliance with standards.

Job Requirements 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Electrical, 
• Building and Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electronic/Computer, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Have Computer application skills;
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board or Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya;
• Have good analytical and diagnostic skills;
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Fulfill the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.