In the Mechanical Technician role, you will execute maintenance jobs in line with the department's planned activities, goals, and objectives, taking into consideration production, process, and safety requirements under challenging working conditions including dust, excessive heat, confined spaces, working at height, and high noise levels.
Your Responsibilities
People, Capability & Culture
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
Take ownership of personal performance, productivity, and quality of work.
Actively participate in learning, training, and capability-building initiatives relevant to the role.
Collaborate effectively with team members to support the delivery of team, site, and organization objectives.
Model ethical behavior and speak up when behavior or practices are inconsistent with company values.
Contribute ideas, suggestions, and participate in continual improvement initiatives.
Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
Comply fully with the Company’s HSE Policy, Rules, and Standards at all times.
Perform work strictly in accordance with approved procedures, permits, and risk assessments.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
Actively identify, report, and where possible, correct unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and environmental risks.
Promptly report all incidents, near misses, hazards, and at-risk conditions.
Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, drills, and HSE improvement initiatives.
Operations
Adhere to the Group Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with the OSHA Act in all operations by employees and contractors.
Ensure compliance with the Environmental Policy and Bamburi environmental standards, conducting maintenance activities to minimize environmental impact.
Ensure housekeeping in your working area is completed and kept clean at the end of every shift.
Attend to breakdowns, investigate, trace, and rectify faults.
Perform all allocated maintenance tasks within the section.
Propose modifications or equipment improvements for better performance or safety to the Supervisor.
Carry out Risk Assessments on all tasks prior to execution.
Perform energy isolation prior to working on equipment as per procedure or as evaluated in the Risk Assessment.
Perform on-call duties as programmed.
Participate in weekly or shutdown planning activities.
Perform duties and tasks according to safety requirements and attend related safety meetings.
Report to the Supervisor when the plant or part of the plant must be stopped for maintenance.
Assist in training apprentices and others when required.
Perform plant inspections as instructed by the Supervisor and provide verbal or written feedback.
Ensure daily reports on work completion and handover of equipment are completed.
Raise notifications and supervise contractors working with the team.
Your Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Preferred Degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with three years of experience in a heavy manufacturing industry.
Good knowledge of Health & Safety Rules and Regulations.
Good knowledge of mechanical equipment.
Good knowledge of machining and measurements.
Energetic, reliable, and innovative.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
How to Apply
Please send your Application Letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae containing the names of three referees who can provide a confidential assessment of your capabilities by 8th June, 2026 to career.applications.bamburi@bamburigroup.com.
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