Generator Mechanic at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Main duties:

• Organise and carryout routine inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of all stand-by and operational generators and to ensure they are always operational. Planning ahead and setting realistic targets.
• Organise and carryout routine inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of compressor plant, ventilation plant, roller shutter doors and lifting equipment. 
• Able to diagnose faults, order spares and completes plant equipment logbooks for all mechanical equipment.
• Take decisions at the right time, within the limits of your own authority. You identify the main parts of, and solutions to, a problem.
• Have a good working knowledge of repair procedures and relevant legal requirements & standards.
• Able to identify, make safe and isolate faulty or dangerous installations and equipment using appropriate procedures in compliance with JSP 375, Vol 3 and organise the repair of the facility.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of the Petroleum and Mechanical Systems Safety Rule Book as required by current JSP 375, Vol 3.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of Confined Spaces JSP 375 Vol 3 Ch 6 and remain in date with breathing apparatus use and remain medically fit.
• Comply with the Safe Systems of Work under JSP 375, Vol 3 and act as Person in Charge for Petroleum and Mechanical Systems.
• Able to supervise and manage labourers and junior tradesmen under their charge. Monitor people’s progress and provide encouragement and constructive feedback without apportioning blame. 
• Complete and pass a 2 yearly First Aid and annual Fire training courses. 
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; identifies and communicates needed repairs; directs repairs, may participate in making repairs, transporting materials and equipment and other duties as directed. 
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the trade/grade as directed by the MLM.

Secondary duties:

• Work is performed indoors and outside.  Outside work requires exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions, hazardous traffic conditions, noise, fumes, odours, and gases; exposure to moving equipment and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, wet/humid conditions, high, open or confined spaces, intermittent vibration and noise. Work requires frequent standing and walking and occasional bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, grasping and lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required (after sufficient training and experience) to carry out duties of Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, and Asbestos Competent Person.
• Employees are subject to call-back during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and are required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events. 
• Willingly accept responsibility for delivering your own results and those of the team, keeping others informed of progress and possible problems.
• In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, you have a duty to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others that may be affected by your acts or omissions.  You are to cooperate with the Garrison Engineer’s Department so far as is necessary to enable the Garrison Engineer to comply with his duties under the Act.  It is a disciplinary offence if you intentionally, or recklessly, interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, or welfare.
• You should inform Chain of Command of any dangerous situations or shortcomings in the current health and safety arrangements.  BATUK’s Health and Safety Policy is laid down in Standing Orders, which you will be required to sign to say that you have read and understand the contents of the policy.
• In relation to Equal Opportunities (EO), you have an explicit responsibility for ensuring that you create and maintain a working environment, which is free from harassment, intimidation, and unlawful discrimination.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of Trade Test 1 in Electrical, with three years working experience in generator repairs, troubleshooting, servicing and general maintenance.
• Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
• Methods and techniques of installation and maintenance of engines, compressors, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Methods and techniques of maintenance, inspection, and emergency repair programs.
• Troubleshoot problems and resolve non-routine maintenance and repair issues.
• Motorised and hand tools and equipment used in assigned work area.
• Understand occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures.
• Heavy equipment operation techniques.
• Understand relevant policies, functions and responsibilities, operations, and objectives of the Organisation.

Desirable:

• Hold Valid Kenya Driving license (Class B, C & C1).
• Training or competence in electronic control module programming for generators, particularly FG Wilson PowerWizard, Deepsea and Easygen Software.
• Interpret, apply, explain, develop and implement standards, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Be aware of occupational hazards and utilise standard safety practices.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Prepare and present technical reports following equipment failures and remediation plans.
• Understand the principles and practices of supervision and employee development.
• Understanding of pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations including BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations. 
• Pertinent UK, National and local laws, codes and regulations depending on work area.
• Applicable rules and standards including BATUK standing orders.

Training Requirements:

• Structure and Function of the British Army, Defence Estates and BATUK.
• Health and Safety at Work.
• COSHH awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• First Aid & Fire Awareness.
• Equipment Care including Use and Maintenance.
• MOD Safety Rules & Procedures particularly JSP 375, Vol 3.
• BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations + Amendment 3.
• Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Petroleum, Mechanical Systems, and Asbestos training.