Job Description
ENGINEER I (MECHANICAL), JOB GROUP ‘L’-(1Post)
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Supervise the Electromechanical operations including diagnosis of faults, repairs
and maintenance of pumps, plants, equipment and tools.
• Installation, Servicing and Maintenance of Water Pumping Units, including Solar
pumping Units
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules for Plant Machinery, Water
Pumping installations.
• Ensure proper coordination with contracted outside service providers to ensure
timely delivery of services.
• Determine specifications for machines and tools and equipment for purchase and
use.
• Liaise with machine suppliers to ensure training of technicians on machine
operations, repair and maintenance.
• Supervise the proper installation of new or repaired pumps, machines and
equipment.
• Maintain records for all operations and prepare necessary reports.
• Adhere to compliance with all the applicable laws, regulations and directives from
the Government and conformity to County policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the chief officer water
services and/or Water Director
Requirements for Appointment:-
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized
institution
• Registration by a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Plant and Machine Maintenance.
• Experience in Installation, Servicing and Maintenance of Water Pumping Units
(both surface and submersible borehole pumps), including Solar pumping Units
Required Competencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to adopt in a highly changing environment.
• Strong leadership, management skills.
• Be a team player and uphold integrity.