The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Grou...

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Mechanical Technician

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

3 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

Overall Purpose of the Position

To carry out mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of equipment to ensure reliable and efficient plant operations with strong safety awareness.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, etc.).
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and spares usage records.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate in fabrication and assembly work with welders and machinists.
• Prepare work schedules for the purpose of documenting and communicating activities as required.
• Direct and supervise Mechanical maintenance fitters on assigned duties
• Determine material, equipment/supplies, and reserve the same for issue from stores.
• Compile and submit technical work and breakdown reports as well as maintenance of departmental documents records.
• Participate in the diagnosis and repair of major faults and breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and ISO procedures.
• Assign and control departmental overtime.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification: Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production, or Industrial Option).
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing/heavy industrial plant.
• AutoCAD skills, familiarity with SAP PM module.
• Strong troubleshooting, knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and preventive maintenance techniques.

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, etc.).
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and spares usage records.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate in fabrication and assembly work with welders and machinists.
• Prepare work schedules for the purpose of documenting and communicating activities as required.
• Direct and supervise Mechanical maintenance fitters on assigned duties
• Determine material, equipment/supplies, and reserve the same for issue from stores.
• Compile and submit technical work and breakdown reports as well as maintenance of departmental documents records.
• Participate in the diagnosis and repair of major faults and breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards and ISO procedures.
• Assign and control departmental overtime.

• AutoCAD skills
• Familiarity with SAP PM module
• Strong troubleshooting
• Knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Preventive maintenance techniques

• Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production, or Industrial Option).