Job Vacancies at icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Overall Purpose of the Job

• Ensure that all maintenance, machine, welding and fabrication requirements are met.

Specific Duties

• Repair all replacement parts as and when required.
• Maintain all machine/fabrication shop tools and equipment.
• Fabrication of all types of insect rearing cages, all metal and Perspex fabrications.
• Assist in making recommendations when designing insect rearing cages.
• Gas and arc welding responsibilities.
• All types of machine/shop brazing.
• Repair of all insect rearing cages.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Artisan Certificate.
• Government trade test.
• Ability to organize one’s work to respect deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Dynamic and enjoys challenges.
• Demonstrated capacity to question one’s work and seek continual improvement in the services, systems or knowledge.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a busy production entity, both private and public.
• Understanding of engineering drawing and principles

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Overall Purpose of the Job

• Carry out maintenance and repair of electrical systems, refrigeration, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and lab equipment in the institution in an efficient, safe, costeffective and timely manner.

Specific Duties

• Maintenance and repairs of the solar PV system, electrical systems, high voltage distribution, stand-by generators, and lighting installations within icipe campuses and field stations.
• Maintenance and repairs of refrigeration, HVAC, and lab equipment within icipe campuses and field stations.
• Monitor the performance of the solar PV system, and the other power supplies, profile energy utilization and develop energy-saving plans.
• Coordinate accurate daily data recordings for energy and generator meters.
• Prepare service maintenance plans for all electrical systems, refrigeration, solar PV systems and HVAC systems to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Put measures for immediate response to electrical faults and equipment breakdowns and have 24-hour cover for emergencies.
• Prepare a costed annual preventative maintenance schedule for the electrical and HVAC systems.
• Adhere to risk assessments and site safety orders.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and ensure proper care, usage, and maintenance of equipment and tools assigned to the technicians.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements/Qualifications

• BSc or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical & Electronics, instrumentation Engineering from a recognized college.
• Ability & strong knowledge to execute the required technical work.
• Experience in planning, installation, and maintenance of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems
• Experience in planning, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems.
• At least 5 years of relevant technical experience in a reputable organization.
• Experience in working for donor-funded organizations/projects a plus.