Workshop Auto Electrician At Peace Winds Japan

Reporting To: – Workshop Officer

Duty Station: – Kakuma

Vacancy – 1 Position

PWJ is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Auto Electrician in Kakuma. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all vehicles; generators and other electrical components.

Position Overview:

The Auto Electrician will be responsible for the general maintenance, servicing and repairs of all vehicles; generators and other electrical components. The role will ensure safekeeping and maintaining of safe working conditions to avoid risk that may cause injury to him as well as the others.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• S/he will work on all vehicle electrical systems and components, including ignition, fuel injection, engine management systems, anti-lock braking, battery, wiring, charging systems, heating, air conditioning systems, lighting and indicators.
• Maintenance and repair of varied electrical systems on a diverse range of plant equipment, heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles including Toyota Land Cruiser, Isuzu truck – FVR, FVZ, FTS, MV123, IVECO trucks-Euro cargo/Euro trakker.
• Overhaul of various starter motors and alternators on a diverse range of plant equipment, heavy vehicles and passenger vehicles.
• Battery storage, handling and maintenance.
• Electronic circuit board diagnosis and repair, follows the six-step diagnostic process.
• Stock control of the electrical service section and update the Supervisor for replenishment.
• Electrical schematic plan modifications.
• Ensures that actual hours worked are in line with targets set to minimize downtime.
• Ensuring the safe working environment of the auto electrical work area.
• Be prepared to travel frequently to field offices to fulfill the tasks outlined in this JD and living under difficult environmental conditions.
• Will ensure maintenance and proper use of tools, equipment, safekeeping and orderliness of the working area.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.

Requirements:

• Relevant Certificate in Automotive Engineering/Grade 1 Certificate in Auto-Electrics.
• Must have wide knowledge and skills in repairing different kinds of vehicles, and generator electrical.
• Must have knowledge in auto electrical troubleshooting.
• 4 years relevant experience in auto electrical repairs in a busy workshop.
• Computer literacy and data processing (Word, Excel, Internet).
• Working Proficiency: English and Kiswahili Languages.

Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values