Brief Description
- To service, maintain and repair Ground Handling Support Equipment for service delivery in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Detailed Description
- 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 maintain 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 Electrical/Electronic failures in ground handling equipment and motor-vehicles as per the maintenance schedule for effective service delivery in a cost-effective manner.
- Assess Electrical/Electronic/PLC’s defects on GSE and motor vehicles, perform root cause analysis and carry out corrective measures.
- Effectively respond to GSE emergency Electrical/Electronic/PLC’s breakdowns for timely delivery service and avoid A/C delays.
- Carry out Electrical/Electronic/PLC’s repairs, overhauls and modifications 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 in order to ensure timely release and availability of GSE and motor-vehicles for ground operations.
- Document and maintain records of all Electrical/Electronic/PLC’s maintenance activities & equipment history.
- Offer quality workmanship on all GH equipment and motor vehicles in order to enhance safety & project the organization’s image positively.
- Conduct pre-delivery and post maintenance serviceability checks on all GSE delivered to the workshop. ·Facilitate preventive maintenance of all GSE
- Conduct quality spot checks to ensure compliance with safety and security procedures, service standards and recommended practices.
- Carry out overhauls on major electrical components and PLC’S that control transmission systems, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- 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.
- 2-3 years’ Experience in Automotive / Heavy diesel/ Mobile plant environment electrical, wirings and schematics
- Experience in computerized, PLC Repairs
- General sound understanding of electrical power/Electronics.
- Sound understanding of electrical schematics.
- Experience in PLC operations, diagnosis, and related Repairs
- Sound knowledge of various electronic components, systems, and testing equipment.
- Good knowledge of hydraulic and Pneumatic electrical circuits.
- Basic workshop operations like welding, lathe works etc
- Have a valid driving license.
Additional Details
- Technical awareness
- Innovative and objective
- Cost Conscious
- Safety conscious
- Team player, good interpersonal skills and result oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising quality.
- Analytical
- Unquestionable integrity
