Automotive Technician (2 position)

About Peace Winds Japan

Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a Japanese Non-Governmental Organization established in 1996. PWJ has been providing humanitarian and development assistance for people affected by forced displacement and natural disasters in more than 20 countries in the world.

PWJ launched its mission in Kenya in 2012 and has been implementing projects funded by UN agencies and the government of Japan in shelter, WASH, food security, livelihood and logistics support to improve health and living environments of refugees and host populations while promoting peaceful coexistence and self-reliance among the people affected by natural or human made disasters in and adjacent of Dadaab refugee complex, Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.

PWJ is a UNHCR partner responsible for WASH, warehouse management, motor vehicle service unit, centralized fleet and Shelter for Dadaab Refugee Operations.

Purpose of the position

The Auto-Technician will be responsible for general preventive maintenance and repair of all vehicles and other assets booked into the workshop. S/He will carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components.

Roles and Responsibilities

The General Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs of all vehicles and other assets

• Carry out auto-mechanical preventive maintenance and repair of light vehicles, plant and equipment including 4×4 vehicles of various makes, types and models.
• Carry out overhaul of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, repair electro-mechanical components, and air brakes.
• Carry out diagnosis of vehicles while consistently following the six-step diagnostic process.
• Retrieve, repair, rescue broken down vehicles in the field and generate defects reports.
• Inspects vehicles and generates spare parts list for requisition processing.
• Take responsibility of approved spares by ensuring proper fitting, and that high quality of work is maintained to minimize downtime and repeat jobs.
• Interpret instructions, technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, diagrams, schematics and other guides in conducting repairs and modifications.
• Skilled usage of measuring instruments, Special Service Tools (SST) & test equipment.
• Develop skills and training for users of 4WD vehicles’ safe driving on/off road operations.
• Report by indicating spares replaced and time taken to perform repair works on Job cards.
• Ensure that lubricants and other liquid solutions are used only the right quantity & quality.
• Ensure proper usage and responsibility of assigned workshop tools and equipment by cleaning and storing safely.
• Distinguish uneven tire wear on the vehicle and recommend need for suspension repair or wheel alignment.
• Perform and carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies (OSH), and SOPs including; safety procedures and good housekeeping.

General Tasks

• General maintenance and repairs of all vehicles/Equipment and other assets.
• Carry out all major repairs; diagnose faults, overhaul engines, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and other mechanical components in line with manufacturer’s manual.

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

• The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
• Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
• Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
• The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
• Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
• Behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option) and Driving License class BCE.
• Relevant experience in motor vehicle repairs, generators, plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated multi-skilling in mechanics, Auto electrics/electronics an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in spare parts management.
• Computer literacy and data processing (Word, Excel, and Internet).
• Member of the Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians of Kenya (IET-K).
• Registered by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board.

Professional experience

• Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, especially 4WD vehicles and Isuzu trucks in the automotive field with at least 3 years’ INGO experience.
• Demonstrated multi-skilling in mechanics, auto electrics, welding & fabrication.

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially in Engines and Gearboxes.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili languages and ability to write reports.
• Sensitivity in handling and disposing of important documents.
• Reliability, Honesty, Innovativeness and good organisational skills.