GSE Technician Painter at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

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

Detailed Description        

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:

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

Day-to-Day Operations: 

• Wholly in charge of the auto spray painting activities from surface preparation to actual spray painting. 
• Service, maintain and repair GH equipment and motor-vehicles as per the maintenance schedule for effective service delivery in a cost-effective manner 
• Asses defects on GSE and motor vehicles, 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 in order 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 in order to enhance safety & project the organization’s image positively.
• Adhere to KQ WAY principles and best practices

Job Requirements        

Knowledge, Skills and experience

• Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Production/Plant/Mechatronics Engineering, or relevant discipline with 3 years relevant experience. 
• MUST be an expert in Automotive Body works /Panel beating and spray painting works. 
• Experience in Automotive/ Heavy diesel/Mobile plant environment Experience in computerised, PLC Repairs Good knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical circuits. 
• Good knowledge of IC engines, hydraulic systems and electrical circuits. Have a valid driving license Good diagnostic skills and ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and relevant engineering diagrams. 
• Good diagnostic skills and ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and other engineering diagrams.