Machine Operator (Utilities) at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

Job Purpose

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that Utilities machines run efficiently, safely and effectively.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

• Operate all utilities on site for example, Boilers, Air Compressors, Diesel Generator, Chilling plants and water pumps.
• Carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance of all utility machines.
• Maintain adequate stocks of all consumables for all utility machines.
• Maintain logbook of maintenance service and regulatory inspections of utility machines, pressure vessels and Hoists.
• Ensure machine rooms are always clean.
• Maintain daily consumption record of all machine consumables,
• Cary out routine inspections of all utility plants.
• Ensure all safety risks are mitigated in all utility lines and promptly report any deviation.

Minimum Requirements

• A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• A certified Boiler operator and technician certificate in an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organisation.
• Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage.
• Practical experience in use of MS packages.

Competencies/Attributes

• An appreciation of system thinking and how actions impact on other systems.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills
• A good appreciation of safe working procedures.
• Diligence and ability to work with little or no supervision.
• High level of integrity.