Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive) at Machakos County Public Service Board
Machakos County Public Service Board
- Machakos
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Mechanical
- Motor vehicles/plant-electrical
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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