Perkins Generator Technician / Diesel Mechanic

Job Description

Trans Africa Machinery & Tools, Nairobi

Perkins Generator Technician / Diesel Mechanic
Trans Africa Machinery & Tools ltd., is a newly formed company dealing in Perkins Power Generators, is seeking applications for a Perkins experienced Diesel Technician.Under minimal supervision, the Technician is responsible for the diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, overhaul and maintenance of customer and company heavy equipment and components.

Depending on location and assignment, will be responsible for some or all of the functions and duties listed below.

*Only applicants who have 4 yrs experience with Perkins engines will be nominated.
 

DutiesAdministrative:

Prepares accurate and complete service reports and turns them in on time

Prepares inspection and appraisal reports

Correctly charges work to appropriate workorder segments

Interpersonal:

Communicates effectively with Service Writer, Shop Coordinators and Shop Managers to ensure problems, nature of repair, and status of repairs are understood and followed up on

Technical:

Cleans, repairs, reconditions, and maintains equipment and components.

Prepares, inspects, and operates machines prior to delivery

Removes, disassembles, assembles, and installs components and parts

Determines reusability of parts in accordance with published Perkins reusability guidelines

Orders replacement parts ensuring that parts orders are correct and complete at the time of order

Services and maintains equipment sold and/or owned by the company

Tests, measures, and adjusts engine and machine systems and components

Diagnoses and troubleshoots machine and engine malfunctions and failures

Analyzes customer repair and maintenance requirements

Keeps up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems

Uses safe working practices and follows all company safety requirements

Maintains a clean and organized work area

Performs maintenance activities on new and rebuilt/repaired equipment

Makes recommendations as to repairs meeting warranty criteria

Makes parts replacement decisions assuring optimum economic reusability

Supervisory:

Provides direction, training, mentoring and guidance to assigned service technicians

QualificationsMinimum Education Required:

Bsc. from an accredited technical school in diesel engine or power plant repair preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

Four years in Perkins engine or electric power generation system repair

Administrative / Clerical Experience -Basic

Customer Service Experience – Intermediate

Technical or Mechanical – Advanced

Required Skills and Competencies:

Organizational Skills Communication Skills

Safety Knowledge Math Skills

Reading / Writing Skills Product Knowledge

Reasoning Skills

Computer Skills:

Basic ability to search for and enter data into a computer. 

Ability to type service reports

How to Apply

eMail: gm@tamtltd.com