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Rift Valley Railways Diesel Fitters Jobs in Kenya

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Rift Valley Railways (RVR) Ltd   is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion (USD.287M) turnaround process with major investments going towards expanding and modernizing the fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end technology with a vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.




Exciting career opportunities in Operations department has risen and we now seek to recruit a strategic, committed & results driven persons.  
 



Purpose: We require an all-rounded Diesel Fitters.
 



Diesel Fitters 



(5 posts)

Key Strategic Deliverables



  • To overhaul, Service and Repair High and Medium Horse Power Diesel Engines

  • Servicing of engine  parts

  • Trouble shoot and Repair of engine parts

  • To overhaul, service, Trouble shoot and repair of air compressors, traction motor blower, fan gear units, drive shafts vertical/horizontal, gear arrangements of different types and models.

  • Overhaul, service trouble shoot and repairs of turbo blower for Both High and Medium Horse power diesel locomotives.

  • Trouble shoot, repair, Overhaul and calibration of injectors, fuel injection pump(s) and Governors.

  • Overhaul, service, repair and maintenance of power assembly of High Horse Power Engines.

  • Overhaul, service, repair and maintenance of cylinder Heads of Medium Horse Power Engines.

  • Overhaul of lube oil coolers, charge coolers of all classes of locomotives

  • Service and Repair of any related components as may be assigned from time to time.


Academic and Professional Qualifications


  • Must have at least Class I Trade Test – Diesel fitter or equivalent.

  • Must have at least Certificate in plant or Automotive Engineering or equivalent

  • Diploma will be an added advantage.


Knowledge, Experience and Skills


  • A team Player and ability to self-manage

  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure with Minimum Supervision

  • At least 2 years working in a busy workshop.

  • Able to trouble shoot, interpret, diagrams, use and interpret precision measuring instruments.

  • Resilience/Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Works with trustworthiness and integrity and a clear commitment to RVR’s Core values.

  • Able to interpret Mechanical Schematic diagrams

  • Measure and interpret readings from high precision measuring instruments


How to Apply: 



Suitably qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke

Note: The deadline for submitting application is before by close of business on 4th March, 2016


In the event that you are successful, we will require that you provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months old.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.






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