Plant Technician and Senior Factory Electrician Jobs in Kenya - Kapkatet Tea Factory

Kapkatet Tea Factory Co. Ltd is seeking to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions.

Plant Technician

Reporting to the Factory Unit Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-

Maintaining a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for the entire factory unit and its fleet of vehicles;Allocating duties and supervising both machinery and fleet maintenance teams;Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of the factory machinery, equipment and its fleet of vehicles;Requisitioning and verifying of quality spares ordered both for machinery and fleet maintenance;Writing technical reports on plant and fleet maintenance;Timely scheduling of statutory maintenance and repairs of both steam boilers and diesel generators;Installation and commissioning of new machinery.The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:-
‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ Plain or above;Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) from a recognized institution;At least five (5) years experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the tea industry;Be between 28 and 40 years old.Senior Factory Electrician

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:-

Supervising electrical maintenance staff in the factory;Installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in the factory;Maintenance and servicing of standby generators;Motor rewinding and maintenance;Maintenance of fuel oil burners and other boiler accessories;Diagnosing electrical faults and ensuring timely attendance to the same;Requisitioning and verification of quality electrical spares and accessories;Observing and complying with environmental, health and safety measures and regulations.The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:-
‘O’ Level Division II or KCSE ‘C’ Plain or above;Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technician III certificate;At least five (5) years relevant working experience;Those with experience in handling electrical boiler burners will have an added advantage;Computer literacy;Be aged not more than 35 years.Interested candidates who meet the above minimum requirements for this job are requested to send their applications accompanied with detailed CVs, copies of testimonials/certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) referees to the address below to reach not later than 11th March 2011.

The Factory Unit Manager,
Kapkatet Tea Factory Co. Ltd,
P. O. Box 248,
Litein

Email: info@kapkatet.ktdateas.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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