Rift Valley Railways Diesel Fitters Jobs in Kenya

Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Ltd   is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.

Exciting career opportunities in Operations department has risen and we now seek to recruit a strategic, committed & results driven persons.  
 

Purpose: We require an all-rounded Diesel Fitters.
 

Diesel Fitters 

(5 posts)

Key Strategic Deliverables

• To overhaul, Service and Repair High and Medium Horse Power Diesel Engines


• Servicing of engine  parts


• Trouble shoot and Repair of engine parts


• To overhaul, service, Trouble shoot and repair of air compressors, traction motor blower, fan gear units, drive shafts vertical/horizontal, gear arrangements of different types and models.


• Overhaul, service trouble shoot and repairs of turbo blower for Both High and Medium Horse power diesel locomotives.


• Trouble shoot, repair, Overhaul and calibration of injectors, fuel injection pump(s) and Governors.


• Overhaul, service, repair and maintenance of power assembly of High Horse Power Engines.


• Overhaul, service, repair and maintenance of cylinder Heads of Medium Horse Power Engines.


• Overhaul of lube oil coolers, charge coolers of all classes of locomotives


• Service and Repair of any related components as may be assigned from time to time.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Must have at least Class I Trade Test – Diesel fitter or equivalent.


• Must have at least Certificate in plant or Automotive Engineering or equivalent


• Diploma will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• A team Player and ability to self-manage


• Ability to operate effectively under pressure with Minimum Supervision


• At least 2 years working in a busy workshop.


• Able to trouble shoot, interpret, diagrams, use and interpret precision measuring instruments.


• Resilience/Adaptability and Flexibility


• Works with trustworthiness and integrity and a clear commitment to RVR’s Core values.


• Able to interpret Mechanical Schematic diagrams


• Measure and interpret readings from high precision measuring instruments

How to Apply: 

Suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke

Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 4th March, 2016

In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.