CARE International in Kenya is looking for well organized and highly motivated Kenyan Nationals who are result-oriented to fill the following position;

PLANT ELECTRICIAN – REF: PE/04/2017 –BASED IN DADAAB (1 POSITION)

Under the supervision of the Plant Foreman, The Plant Electrician will be responsible for maintenance of submersible pumps, booster pumps and other associated electrical equipment. He will always lead the Plant Electricians and ensure that all electrical equipment are serviced per schedule and repaired in the event of any break down.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 R1:       Servicing and maintenance of gensets and pumps

• Repair and maintenance of gensets on electrical parts and instruments panel.
• Installation of new generators and retrieval of the old and defective ones.
• Repair and installation of booster pumps.
• Monitoring of all electrical installations in the generator rooms and making recommendations to the Plant Foreman of their replacements or repairs.                     

R2:       Borehole recovery

• To retrieve, repair and installation of boreholes submersible pumps.
• Borehole test pumping.
• Monitoring yield trends and behavior of boreholes and suggesting relevant remedial measures where necessary.

 R3:       Workshop operation

• Maintenance of workshop cleanliness and safety.
• Proper arrangement of the equipments and plants in the workshop.
• Repair and maintenance of the standby control panels, change over switches and other electrical equipments in the workshop.

R4:       Reporting

• Keep records of all the electrical repairs done in the field and in the workshop.
• Keep records of all electrical spares used in the workshop and in the field.
• Prepare weekly and monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant system and submit to supervisor. 

R5:       Power grid maintenance

• Prepare technical designs of the power grid for the CARE compounds in Dadaab.
• Prepare the BoQs for all electrical power installations in CARE compounds.
• Assist in supervision of the contractors doing upgrade or installations of the power grids in CARE compounds.
• Advise and recommend the power requirement for electrical gadgets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Plant Electrician or Plant Electrician Grade I.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in plant workshop and in relevant field work.
• Experience in borehole operations and maintenance will be an added advantage

How to Apply

If you feel you meet the requirements for this job, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke not later than 16^th April, 2017. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

•  CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees)

Qualified Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.