Responsible for general service, maintenance, repairs and documentation of all activities carried out on Ground Support Equipment and motor vehicles for service delivery in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, processes, procedures, organization standards and local procedures is achieved so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Promote and embrace a positive safety culture, healthy, secure, and cost-effective operations for Kenya Airways and ensure compliance with the relevant industry/legislative requirements, GSE manufacturers’ relevant requirements and company procedures.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents.
• Service, maintain and repair GH equipment and facilities for effective service delivery in a cost-effective manner.
• Assess defects on GSE and facilities, perform root cause analysis and carry out corrective measures
• Carry out overhauls on major equipment components which include engines, Gear boxes and transmission systems, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Identify and requisition materials for the task at hand to ensure timely release and availability of GSE and other facilities for ground operations.
• Conduct quality spot checks to ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, service standards and recommended practices
• Conduct pre-delivery and post maintenance serviceability checks on all GSE delivered to the workshop.
• Facilitate preventive maintenance of all GSE · Guide, Train and Mentor newly recruited and current GSE technicians
• Adhere to KQ WAY principals and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering.
• Electrical Experience in Automotive/ Heavy diesel/mobile plant environment
• Technician II, Craft Certificate II or GVT Trade Test I in Mechatronics/ Automotive Electrician with 5-8 years’ experience
• Good understanding of Hydraulic systems Electrical circuits.
• Good understanding of Internal Combustion (IC) engines.
• Sound knowledge of various electronic components, systems, and testing equipment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic and Pneumatic electrical circuits.
• Specialized Welding; Mig, Tig, CL, SS andother alloys.
• Airport Driving Permit.

Additional Details

• Technical awareness
• Leadership skills
• Attentive to details
• Innovative
• Cost–conscious
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill