Junior Plant Technician

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists, and has campuses, programs, and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment

Responsibilities

The Power Plant Shift Assistant is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Shift supervisor for the smooth, effective & efficient operations of 24/7 functional Co-generation Power Plant based on Gas & Diesel fueled larger ratings Generators with heat recovery systems during the assigned shift, equipment maintenance and cleaning, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• responsible for helping seniors in carrying our effective & efficient Operation & Maintenance of Power Plant & Waste heat recovery plant equipment
• assist shift supervisors for power plant operations during the shifts
• assist plant operating staff in receiving consumables like diesel oil and lube oil
• participate in the maintenance work activities during breakdowns, emergencies, shutdowns, and when required by the supervisors. Reduce down-time of the plant and its associated equipment
• monitor plant performance, equipment conditions, and system parameters.
• perform Operational duty to assist shift supervisors, chiller operators & boiler attendants in the shift as assigned by the plant Engineer
• perform work under the approved safety standards of the Power Plant by using the appropriate safety equipment. Follow the log-out, tag-out procedures and the work permit system
• assisting in preparing an Inventory of spare parts, consumables, updating the inventory to keep a safe inventory stock of the plant equipment
• responsible for good housekeeping of the Power Plant & waste heat recovery plant
• keep plant keys, plant manual & logbooks in the safe custody
• Carry out Handing over and taking over of the Shift as per laid down Procedures
• responsible for maintaining the Power plant tools in a safe and good working condition
• carry out any other job as assigned by a superior

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma of Associate Engineer (3 years) in Mechanical/Electrical/Power Technology. B-Tech will be preferred
• Minimum 6 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 4 years in a shift operator/ shift assistant role
• Technical Knowledge: Sound technical knowledge of larger rating Gas and Diesel Engine Generator along with its auxiliaries such as cooling towers, HT & LT water Systems, heat recovery systems
• technical knowledge of MV (11KV) electrical system, operation of VCBs & MCC
• Good communication skills
• Computer Literate
• Familiarity with power generation systems, WHR boilers, generators, and control systems
• Clear reporting of plant status and abnormalities to supervisors
• Effective communication with technical teams during shift handovers
• Maintaining accurate logs and records of daily operations
• Working effectively in a 24/7 rotating shift environment
• Accurate monitoring of plant parameters

To Apply

Interested candidates can apply by sending their resume at [email protected] kindly mention position no "10016146" as subject line.

Applications should be submitted latest by April 13, 2025