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Senior Mechanical Technician – Maintenance Department at Surge Energy

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Senior Mechanical Technician – Maintenance Department at Surge Energy

Senior Mechanical Technician – Maintenance Department

  • Surge Energy Ltd, a leader in LPG cylinder manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance Department, supporting the company\’s mission of maintaining operational excellence by keeping production equipment running efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Mechanical Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment uptime and production continuity by:
  • Leading routine and emergency mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring minimum downtime and maximum efficiency.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting faults in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Coordinating and executing preventive maintenance plans, updating checklists, and tracking completed tasks using maintenance logs.
  • Guiding and mentoring junior technicians and maintenance assistants, promoting skill development and teamwork.
  • Reviewing technical drawings and machine manuals, interpreting specifications for accurate repairing and fitting.
  • Participating in installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring proper alignment, calibration, and safety compliance.
  • Monitoring equipment performance and recommending modifications or replacements for worn-out parts and obsolete systems.
  • Collaborating with the production team to identify recurring issues and proposing long-term solutions for system improvement.
  • Enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area.
  • Preparing maintenance reports and feedback summaries, supporting continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Holding a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or a related field.
  • Possessing at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a busy manufacturing environment, preferably in LPG cylinder production or metal fabrication.
  • Demonstrating expertise in handling hydraulic presses, welding machines, jigs, rollers, and mechanical handling systems.
  • Understanding and applying predictive maintenance tools and techniques, including vibration analysis and lubrication tracking.
  • Showing capability in using tools for measuring, aligning, and calibrating equipment precisely and safely.

Core Competencies

  • Strong technical and analytical thinking, enabling quick problem-solving under pressure.
  • Excellent planning and prioritizing skills, allowing efficient handling of multiple maintenance tasks.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills, ensuring smooth handovers and accurate documentation.
  • Proactive leadership in motivating the team, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of assignments.
  • Being flexible and reliable, willing to work in shifts, weekends, or during emergencies as needed.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@surge.energy using the position as subject of email.

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