Principal Engineering Technician (Automotive)

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.