Plant Technician (Electrical)

ReliefWeb is hiring a Plant Technician (Electrical) in Kakuma, Kenya. The role involves managing and maintaining hybrid water pumping systems powered by solar energy and diesel generators, ensuring continuous operation for critical facilities. Candidates should have expertise in electrical fault diagnosis, submersible motors, and control systems. A diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.
Kenya

Plant Technician (Electrical)

Organization
• Peace Winds Japan

Posted 2 Jun 2025 Closing date 11 Jun 2025

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Plant Technician (Electrical) with expertise in borehole hybrid water pumping operations, submersible motors, and fault tracing & diagnosis. This role involves managing, operating, and maintaining hybrid water pumping systems powered by solar energy and diesel generators, ensuring uninterrupted operation for critical facilities such as hospitals, schools, and community infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of large-scale solar water pumping systems and diesel generator-driven borehole pumps, including expertise in electrical fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of three-phase submersible motors and pumps.

Additionally, proficiency in electrical control systems, such as MP204 monitoring devices, changeover switches, motor starters, and protection relays, is required to ensure optimal system performance.
• Operation and Maintenance of Borehole Hybrid Water Pumping Systems
• Ensure the seamless transition between solar-powered and diesel-driven pumping systems, maintaining continuous water supply.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults affecting borehole pump operations, including motor overloads, insulation breakdowns, and phase failures.
• Conduct efficiency assessments to optimize system performance, reducing energy consumption.
• Submersible Motors and Pumps: Fault Tracing & Diagnosis
• Perform routine inspections, electrical tests, and thermal analysis on submersible motors and pumps.
• Identify and repair winding failures, bearing wear, misalignment, and water ingress issues.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as megohmmeters, vibration analyzers, and infrared thermography to detect anomalies.
• Electrical Control Systems: Monitoring & Protection
• Maintain and troubleshoot motor protection devices such as MP204, contactors, overload relays, and circuit breakers.
• Ensure correct wiring, grounding, and earthing of electrical components for safety and efficiency.
• Conduct real-time monitoring of pump load variations, ensuring stability in borehole water pumping operations.
• Diesel Generator Systems for Borehole Water Pumping
• Perform maintenance and servicing of institutional diesel generators ensuring stable backup power for water pumping operations.
• Test performance through load balancing, voltage regulation, and fuel system efficiency assessment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in alternators, control panels, fuel injection systems, and exhaust components.
• Solar Power Systems: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Optimization
• Conduct preventive maintenance on solar pumping systems, including solar panel wiring, charge Controllers, hybrid inverters, and battery management systems.
• Diagnose faults related to solar inverter failure, module efficiency reduction, and DC/AC voltage issues.
• Implement strategies to maximize renewable energy utilization and reduce dependency on diesel generators.

Required Qualifications And Skills
• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Certification in solar energy systems or diesel generator operations is an advantage.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in borehole hybrid water pumping operations.
• Expertise in three-phase submersible motors, pump fault diagnosis, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of changeover switch configurations, MP204 monitoring devices, and motor starters.
• Practical experience in load testing, voltage regulation, and thermal analysis for water pumping motors.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and provide technical solutions.

Preferred Attributes
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate electrical failures and mitigate risks.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for technical reporting and compliance.
• Commitment to safety standards and operational reliability in borehole water pumping infrastructure.

How to apply

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to recruit@peace-winds.or.ke mentioning "Workshop Plant Technician (Electrical) Application - Kakuma" in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 9th June 2025.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PWJ is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job details

Country
• Kenya

City Kakuma, Turkana County Source
• Peace Winds Japan

Type
• Job

Career category
• Information and Communications Technology

Years of experience
• 5-9 years

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