Career Opportunities at CARE International

REF:PM/04/2017

Under the supervision of the plant Foreman, the Plant Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of all boreholes, borehole generators and compound generators. Together with plant electrician he/she will ensure that all plants and equipment are serviced as per monthly schedule and repaired in the event of any breakdown. He will undertake major overhauls as and when need arises.

R1: Servicing and maintenance of gensets

1.1 Servicing and preventive maintenance on all the boreholes and compound gensets.

1.2 Major overhaul of gensets upon breakdowns and during hourly schedule.

1.3 Respond to breakdowns and do repairs of the gensets in the field.

1.4 Together with borehole attendant maintain cleanliness and safety of the gensets in the field.

R2: Borehole Recovery

2.1 To retrieve, repair and installation of boreholes submersible pumps.

2.2 Borehole test pumping.

R3: Workshop operation

3.1 Maintenance of workshop cleanliness and safety.

3.2 Proper arrangement of the equipments and plants in the workshop.

3.3 Repair and maintenance of the standby plants and equipments in the workshop.

R4: Reporting

4.1 To keep records of all the repairs which have been done in the field and in the workshop.

4.2 To keep records on all the spares which have been used in the workshop and in the field.

4.3 To prepare weekly and monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant system.

III: AUTHORITY:

Spending Authority: N/A

Supervision: Borehole Attendants (Refugee workers)

Decision Making: Makes limited decisions within prescribed standards.

III: CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS (internal & external):

Internal: Plant foreman, other plant mechanics & electrician, water officer, borehole attendants and CARE staff.

IV: WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo and Dagahaley camps) as well as any other extension camps and other program sites. This is a non-family work station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement between the work station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

V: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

· Diploma in mechanical Engineering or Plant mechanic

· 2 years’ experience in busy plant workshop and in relevant field work.

. Experience in Borehole Operations and Maintenance will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

· Basic compunter knowledge,

· Team player,

· Ability to work with minimal or no supervision are important assets to this job.

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PE/04/2017

I. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

R1: Servicing and maintenance of gensets and pumps

1.1 Repair and maintenance of gensets on electrical parts and instruments panel.

1.2 Installation of new generators and retrieval of the old and defective ones.

1.3 Repair and installation of booster pumps.

1.4 Monitoring of all electrical installations in the generator rooms and making recommendations to the Plant Foreman of their replacements or repairs.

R2: Borehole recovery

2.1 To retrieve, repair and installation of boreholes submersible pumps.

2.2 Borehole test pumping.

2.3 Monitoring yield trends and behavior of boreholes and suggesting relevant remedial measures where necessary.

R3: Workshop operation

3.1 Maintenance of workshop cleanliness and safety.

3.2 Proper arrangement of the equipments and plants in the workshop.

3.3 Repair and maintenance of the standby control panels, change over switches and other electrical equipments in the workshop.

R4: Reporting

4.1 Keep records of all the electrical repairs done in the field and in the workshop.

4.2 Keep records of all electrical spares used in the workshop and in the field.

4.3 Prepare weekly and monthly unit reports on jobs and conditions of all the relevant system and submit to supervisor.

R5: Power grid maintenance

5.1 Prepare technical designs of the power grid for the CARE compounds in Dadaab.

5.2 Prepare the BoQs for all electrical power installations in CARE compounds.

5.3 Assist in supervision of the contractors doing upgrade or installations of the power grids in CARE compounds.

5.4 Advise and recommend the power requirement for electrical gadgets.

III. AUTHORITY:

Spending Authority: N/A.

Supervision: Borehole Attendant (Refugee Workers)

Decision Making: Makes limited decisions within prescribed standards.

II. CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS (internal & external):

Internal: Plant Foreman, Plant Mechanics & Technicians, WASH technical team, borehole attendants and other CARE staff.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo or Dagahaley camps) as well as any other extension camps and other program sites. This is a non-family work station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement between the work station and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

VI. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Diploma in Plant Electrician or Plant Electrician Grade I.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in plant workshop and in relevant field work.

Experience in Borehole Operations and Maintenance will be an added advantage

Competencies:

· Basic Computer Knowledge

· Team player

· Aability to work for long hours with minimal supervision are important assets of this job.