Vacancy title:
Drilling Technician - 4 Posts

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Laikipia County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 3 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Laikipia | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• operate the drilling Rig during drilling activities while monitoring its performance; coordinating the drilling team during drilling and mobilization of machinery;
• ensure that all routine and periodic reporting are strictly followed including daily drilling reports, equipment related and staff performance; 
• prompt reporting on all equipment breakdown, accidents and non-conformance with drilling standards;
• adhere to all safety precautions before commencement and during drilling period;
• issue safe job analysis before commencing of all site operations including fitting in standard and compulsory protective drilling PPEs;
• initiate periodic basic onsite training for all staff working under you in consultation with Director Water services;
• ensure the drilling site is well secured prior to start -up of drilling activity and keep away all unauthorized persons from accessing the site and equipment.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Craft certificate in Drilling Works or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a recognized institution

OR

• Government Grade Test III/11/I in Drilling Works or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid license to operate heavy machinery and driving license Class
• Demonstrate practical and hands on experience in borehole drilling in challenging landscape.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Forms Link provided at the County Website and follow instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS

• All applications shall be through the Google Forms Link provided to be received on or before 3rd  September 2025.
• Applications and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5MBs.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during interview.
• Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254715052 052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
• Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Applications shall be addressed to: -

The Secretary/CEO,
Laikipia County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 52-20300,
NYAHURURU. 

Interested and qualified? Go to Laikipia County Government on docs.google.com to apply

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