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Heavy Plant Mechanic

Victory Farms

Victory Farms

Posted 6+ months ago

Location: Homabay
Reports to: Maintenance Manager

We are looking to hire an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to inspect, service, and maintain our range of heavy-duty construction & maintenance equipment, including a dozer, roller, cranes, and generators, among others. As a
mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting engines and equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and
providing routine maintenance to the farm fleet.

To ensure success as a heavy equipment mechanic, you should have proven experience working with heavy machinery,
be physically fit, and be able to troubleshoot issues on the job site. Ultimately, a top-notch heavy equipment mechanic
can repair and service even the biggest machinery with expert care.

Heavy Plant Mechanic Role:

The Employee’s duties and procedures which may be varied from time to time, will include but not limited to;

  • Respond to, diagnose, and resolve mechanical emergencies.
  • Inspecting trucks, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment for proper performance.
  • Diagnosing faults using specialized testing equipment where necessary.
  • Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.
  • Repairing damaged equipment parts.
  • Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms.
  • Performing major repair work when necessary.
  • Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
  • Promote strong safety practices and work area cleanliness
  • Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations
  • Keeps the Maintenance Manager fully informed of unusual plant conditions and current job progress as the job
    relates to facility maintenance and projects.

Skills and qualifications:

  • Diploma or GTT or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ Experience as a Mechanic and Certification as a heavy equipment mechanic.
  • Proven work experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic.
  • Understanding of testing technologies.
  • Ability to lift heavy machinery.
  • Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment.
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once is required
  • Ability to work after-hours if required.
  • Good communication skills

Benefit:

  • Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
  • Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
  • The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to
    people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the
    social sector.

About Victory Farms
Victory Farms (VF) was established on Lake Victoria in 2016 with both on-shore and off-shore facilities. The head office is
in Nairobi, and its Farm site is in Homa Bay County, with distribution across Kenya. VF has since become one of the fastest
growing companies in aquaculture globally – in its first eight months of operation, the Company became the largest
aquaculture producer in Kenya. Victory Farms aims to become the leading tilapia farm in Africa over the next 5 years
while maintaining the highest environmental and social standards; as the most sustainable tilapia farm in the world,
adhering to global standards and best practices, and producing affordable, sustainable protein to feed millions of people
across Africa. Today, it is the largest commercial aquaculture player in East Africa and operates one of largest hatcheries
on the continent.
The Company is continuing to rapidly expand its vertically integrated model: production, processing, and sales &
distribution, to keep pace with the rapid growth in demand for protein. To support this, Victory Farms employs worldclass technologies, people, and processes to build its model for sustainable protein production on the continent. VF
strives for the highest standards in performance, execution, culture, and integrity.
VF’s growth trajectory provides enormous opportunity for excited professionals to uplift their careers and make an
impact within a diverse operation. We recognize the utmost importance which contributions by individuals and teams
have to the success of Victory Farms. We work to create a fantastic environment for our employees. An environment
where employees have an opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

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