Technical Trainer, Welding and Fabrication at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

MIOG/ADVT/03/2023

Duties and Responsibilities for the positions

• Maintain laboratory/workshop resources to ensure optimum functionality.
• Prepare for experiments in science and engineering.
• Conduct laboratory practical sessions.
• Ensure the laboratory and the equipment therein is secure.
• Provide to the Principal a quarterly inventory of laboratory assets and equipment.
• Demonstrate tasks to students as assigned by the subject lecturers.
• Ensure materials simulation software and other relevant resources are availed.
• Support the Institute agenda on innovation by playing an active role in mentoring students.
• Actively play a role in exhibitions, conferences, and seminars.
• Laboratory scheduling to ensure efficient use of the Laboratory/workshop and minimize conflicts during laboratory use.
• Develop and update laboratory manuals.
• For mechanical engineering, the technician will be involved in production of mechanical parts and components using CNC milling and lathe machines.

Requirements for appointment 

• A Higher National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree relevant to the post applied forfrom a recognised educational institution.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Laboratory or Workshop Technician in the training of Certificate and/or Diploma level students.
• Proficiency in computer applications, experience with student information management systems and e-learning platforms.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• A certificate of repair and maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Pedagogical skills in Education and registration with relevant and recognized professional bodies will be an added advantage