Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive) at Machakos County Public Service Board

Machakos County Public Service Board

  • Machakos
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAn officer at this level will be deployed at any of the following functional areas:
  • Mechanical
  • Motor vehicles/plant-electrical
Duties and responsibilities will entail;
  • Implementing policies, regulations, standards guidelines and strategies pertaining to mechanical maintenance of vehicles;
  • Diagnosing and analyzing motor vehicle mechanical parts, components and systems;
  • Supervising mechanical maintenance of motor vehicles;
  • Coordinating inspection of mechanical parts systems of motor vehicles for compliance with quality standards specifications
  • Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile, bicycles and other machinery installations;
  • Supervising inspection of garages for approval by the chief engineer;
  • Supervising suitability tests for drivers;
  • Verifying spare parts and accessories
  • Carrying out valuation of motor vehicles and preparing reports;
  • Conducting pre/post repair inspection for costing and quality control;
  • Supervising inspection of motor vehicles involved in accident for repairs and investigations;
  • Supervising technical operations in the workshop;
  • Ensuring technical compliance, safety and quality control in provision of automotive mechanical engineering services;
  • Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation;
  • Preparing technical and progress reports pertaining to mechanical engineering services;
  • Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive mechanical engineering; and
  • Preparing work plans schedules; and
  • Mentoring staff working under the officer.
Motor Vehicles/Plant-ElectricalDuties and responsibilities will entail:
  • Implementing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and strategies on automotive and plant electrical systems;
  • Supervising servicing and maintenance of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Supervising inspection, testing and examination of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Supervising installation and maintenance of communication systems and accessories on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Diagnosing electrical faults in motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Interpreting electrical wiring sketches and diagrams in motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Supervising installation of electrical components and wiring motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
  • Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile ,bicycles and other machinery and installations;
  • Verifying spare parts and accessories pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
  • Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation;
  • Taking part in preparing technical reports pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
  • Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
  • Preparing work plans and schedules; and
  • Mentoring staff working under the officer
Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
  • At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of senior Engineering Technician (automotive) ;
  • Technician Part III in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Or
  • Diploma in any of the following fields: Automotive Engineering, mechatronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a candidate Engineering Technician;
  • Valid annual practicing license from Kenya engineering technology registration board;
  • Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two(2) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Valid Driving License;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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