WTS Energy is seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for the maintenance activities of the power plant. This includes wind turbine fleets, collector networks, auxiliaries, switchgears, transformers, circuit breakers, power switches, plant inventories, medium voltage underground cables, Ring Main Units, and associated substation equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Adhere to health, safety, and environment (HSE) practices, policies, and procedures, including compliance with work permit and lockout systems.
Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment in a timely manner.
Conduct regular testing on new and existing power systems, equipment, and machinery to identify potential problems.
Respond swiftly to system and machinery breakdowns, troubleshooting failures and making on-the-spot repairs or installations.
Carry out required installations and repairs on main electrical equipment including medium voltage underground cables, Ring Main Units, transformers, switchgears, and ancillary components in accordance with technical specifications.
Define, prepare, and control work orders and secure spare parts for job completion to ensure efficient use of maintenance resources.
Interpret technical instructions, drawings, diagrams, and process flow charts to troubleshoot faults.
Maintain all maintenance records and logs as required.
Operate standard power tools and equipment to execute repairs and installation works.
Support maintenance engineers and inventory teams in initiating requisitions for spare parts and materials.
Participate in inspection and verification of received spare parts to confirm technical specifications before warehouse acceptance and ensure proper accountability of requisitioned items.
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance reports in consultation with maintenance engineers.
Support engineering projects by defining scopes and preparing plans, drawings, and layouts.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements and Qualifications
Diploma or Higher Diploma (KNEC or equivalent) in Electrical Power Systems, Control & Instrumentation, or Electro-Mechanical/Mechatronics from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience, preferably in a power generation facility. Experience in a busy manufacturing or process plant may also be considered.
Proven experience in maintenance and operation of medium to high voltage (33/220 kV) substation equipment including power transformers, switchgears, circuit breakers, current transformers, voltage transformers, power switches, control panels, and surge arresters.
Knowledge of personal computers and proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
Switching certification by KPLC and basic understanding of Kenya’s power system grid layout will be an added advantage.
