GSE Technician at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose:

To service, maintain and repair Ground Handling Support Equipment for service delivery in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Principle Accountabilities;

Policies and Procedures:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures, organization standards and local procedures is achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Safety, Quality & Environment:

• Embrace a positive safety culture, healthy, secure and cost-effective operations for Kenya Airways and ensure compliance with the relevant industry / legislative requirements and company procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents and accidents

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Service maintain and repair GH equipment and facilities for effective service delivery in a cost-effective manner.
• Assess defects on GSE and facilities, perform root cause analysis and carry out corrective measures.
• Effectively respond to GSE emergency break downs for timely service deliver and avoid A/C delays
• Carry out repairs, overhauls and modifications on major equipment components which include engines, Gear boxes, and transmission systems, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Identify and requisition materials for the task at hand to ensure timely release and availability of GSE and motor-vehicles for ground operations.
• Document and maintain records of all maintenance activities & equipment history.
• Offer quality workmanship on all GH equipment and motor vehicles to enhance safety & project the organization’s image positively.
• Adhere to KQ WAY principals and best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and experience;

• Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Mechatronic / Plant Engineering, or related discipline with 3 years relevant experience OR
• Technician II, Craft certificate II or Government Trade Test I in Automotive Mechanic/Electrician/Welder or related discipline with 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Automotive / Heavy diesel / Mobile plant environment
• Experience in computerised, PLC Repairs
• 3 years work experience

Additional Qualifications / OJT

• Good knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical circuits.
• Good knowledge of IC engines
• Valid driving license
• Airport driving permit.
• Good diagnostic skills and ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and other engineering diagrams.
• Computer literate
• Good knowledge of World Class Operation principles
• Safety Management System (SMS) Awareness
• Aviation Security Awareness
• Airside Safety Awareness
• Hydraulic and Lubrication Principles
• Specialized Equipment Care and Maintenance (Tractors, Forklifts, Motor vehicles, Tow tractors, High Loaders and buses)
• Enterprise asset management
• Specialised/Welding; Mig,Tig,CL,SS,and other alloys
• Hazmat Training
• First Aid

Other Skills

• Technical awareness
• Innovative
• Cost–conscious
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks without compromising quality
• Analytical
• Attentive to details

Behavioural Competences:

• Objective
• Safety conscious
• Team-player
• Results – oriented
• Unquestionable integrity