Job Description

Position: Utilities Attendant – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant
Department: Engineering & Maintenance
Location: Bonje, Mombasa

Are you experienced in plumbing, pipe fitting, and mechanical services related to fire systems, water supply and treatment, and drainage systems? We are currently seeking a Utilities Attendant to join our client’s Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant team. As a Utilities Attendant, you will be responsible for various plumbing and pipe fitting tasks, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our mechanical services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform pipe welding, bonding, and repairs, including high-pressure piping.
• Conduct pipe threading for various plumbing and pipe fitting requirements.
• Handle plumbing and pipe fitting tasks related to GI, PPR, PVC, aluminium, cast-iron, alloys, and stainless steel, among other materials.
• Operate and maintain utilities equipment such as water pumps, boilers, refrigeration systems, fire systems, compressed air systems, cooling towers, chillers, and water supply and treatment systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings and designs to execute plumbing and pipe fitting tasks accurately.
• Manage workshop processes including fabrication, precision fitting, machining, and pipe fitting.
• Operate CNC welding and cutting machines effectively.
• Perform surface preparation and coating of metals, including powder coating and zinc metalizing.
• Conduct heat treatment of metals as required.
• Plan and execute work tasks, including leading a team if necessary.
• Collaborate with the health and safety committee to identify risks and hazards, implementing safety recommendations and complying with safety requirements

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Plumbing/Pipe Fitting from a reputable institution OR a final craft certificate with demonstrated experience.
• Over 5 years of continuous and detailed experience in plumbing and pipe fitting, working with materials such as GI, PPR, PVC, aluminium, cast-iron, alloys, and stainless steel.
• Familiarity with hot work permits, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and occupational health and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of fire safety procedures.
• Proficiency in using advanced plumbing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with various workshop processes

Key Performance Indicators (Key Result Areas):

• Precision repair, fitting, and rebuilding of mechanical parts.
• Specialized welding, repair, and rebuilding of pipes.
• Precision in workshop processes and the usage and maintenance of workshop machines, including welding appliances.
• Accurate interpretation of engineering drawings and designs.

WTS ENERGY is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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