Job Description

Position: Plumber / Utility Attendant – Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Maintenance Superintendent

Location: Wote in Makueni

Our client in vegetable oil extraction, is seeking to recruit a Plumber / utility coordinator.

Successful candidate will be responsible for all plumbing and pipe fitting work(Gi, PPR, PVC, Stainless steel, aluminum, seamless/black pipes, etc) in terms of mechanical services involving fire systems, water supply & treatment, drainage & wastewater systems, etc.

Main accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Pipe Welding, bonding and repair which include high pressure piping.


• Pipe threading


• plumbing & pipe fitting relative to GI, PPR, PVC, aluminium, cast-iron, alloys and stainless steel among others


• Operation and maintenance (Attending to utilities); – ie, water pumps, boilers, refrigeration system, fire system, compressed air system, cooling towers, chillers, water supply & treatment systems


• Interpreting engineering drawings


• Handling workshop processes of; fabrication, precision fitting, machining and pipe fitting.


• Operation of CNC welding and cutting machines


• Surface preparation and coating of metals which includes powder coating and zinc metalizing,


• Heat treatment of metals


• Planning and execution of work including leading a team

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of diploma in mechanical engineering specializing on Plumbing/pipe fitting from a reputable institution, or final craft certificate and demonstrated experience may apply


• Over 5 years of sound continuous and detailed experience in plumbing & pipe fitting relative to GI, PPR, PVC, aluminium, cast-iron, alloys and stainless steel among others.


• Conversant with using hot work permits, JSA and all applicable occupational health and safety procedures


• Conversant with fire safety


• Conversant with all advanced Plumbing tools and methodologies,


• Conversant with all workshop processes;

Required Competencies

• Must be organized and punctual.


• Well-presented and professional.


• Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.


• Exceptional customer service skills


• Strong multitasking skills


• Great interpersonal skills

Key Performance Indicators

• Precision repair, fitting and rebuilding of Mechanical parts


• Specialized welding, repair and rebuilding of pipes


• Precision workshop processes in usage and maintenance of workshop machines including welding appliances.


• Precision interpretation of engineering drawings and designs.

Apply at recruit@flexi-personnel.com or Flexi Personnel ATS latest by 31st May 2022.

Indicate Plumber/Utility attendant on the email subject for easier retrieval and placement.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement

Apply Now Email Job