Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed at any of the following functional areas:
Mechanical
Motor vehicles/plant-electrical
Duties and responsibilities will entail;
Implementing policies, regulations, standards guidelines and strategies pertaining to mechanical maintenance of vehicles;
Diagnosing and analyzing motor vehicle mechanical parts, components and systems;
Supervising mechanical maintenance of motor vehicles;
Coordinating inspection of mechanical parts systems of motor vehicles for compliance with quality standards specifications
Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile, bicycles and other machinery installations;
Supervising inspection of garages for approval by the chief engineer;
Supervising suitability tests for drivers;
Verifying spare parts and accessories
Carrying out valuation of motor vehicles and preparing reports;
Conducting pre/post repair inspection for costing and quality control;
Supervising inspection of motor vehicles involved in accident for repairs and investigations;
Supervising technical operations in the workshop;
Ensuring technical compliance, safety and quality control in provision of automotive mechanical engineering services;
Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation;
Preparing technical and progress reports pertaining to mechanical engineering services;
Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive mechanical engineering; and
Preparing work plans schedules; and
Mentoring staff working under the officer.
Motor Vehicles/Plant-Electrical
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Implementing policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and strategies on automotive and plant electrical systems;
Supervising servicing and maintenance of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Supervising inspection, testing and examination of electrical systems on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Supervising installation and maintenance of communication systems and accessories on motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Diagnosing electrical faults in motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Interpreting electrical wiring sketches and diagrams in motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Supervising installation of electrical components and wiring motor vehicles, plant and equipment;
Supervising pre-delivery inspection of automobile ,bicycles and other machinery and installations;
Verifying spare parts and accessories pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
Taking part in preparation of tender documents, development of specifications and technical evaluation;
Taking part in preparing technical reports pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
Keeping up to date records and inventory pertaining to automotive/plant electrical systems;
Preparing work plans and schedules; and
Mentoring staff working under the officer
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least twelve (12) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of senior Engineering Technician (automotive) ;
Technician Part III in Automotive Engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Or
Diploma in any of the following fields: Automotive Engineering, mechatronic engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) as a candidate Engineering Technician;
Valid annual practicing license from Kenya engineering technology registration board;
Certificate in supervisory skills course lasting not less than two(2) weeks from a recognized institution;
Valid Driving License;
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.