Samaritan’s Purse: South Sudan: Field Diesel Mechanic
Employment in South Sudan as Field Diesel Mechanic
Organization: Samaritan’s Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to serve in South Sudan who will need to ensure that our fleet is well maintained to carry people and supplies to areas we operate in the Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible to maintain and repair various vehicles, heavy equipment and generators for SP South Sudan. Areas of responsibility will include repair, maintenance, mentoring locally hired mechanics and possibly operations.
Description of Job duties:
- Inspect and troubleshoot generators and vehicles to identify potential problems.
- Maintain and repair vehicles:
- Diesel 15-20 Ton Trucks
- Land cruisers and other gasoline light vehicles
- Conduct electrical, body building and mechanical works including (general welding, windshield and glass fixing, body spray painting)
- Maintain and repair quad bikes and motor bikes
- Maintain and repair medium/large generators: 60-200KW (diesel).
- Support procurement of spare parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair.
- Support maintenance management and inventory control through daily data entry.
- Prepare and submit monthly maintenance reports for generators and vehicles.
- Maintain safety protocols and upkeep of safety logs.
- Assist in training national staff in repair and maintenance of vehicles and generators.
- Assist in training national staff in maintenance best practices and safety protocols.
- Supervise national employees and provide motivation, guidance and expertise when carrying out assigned tasks.
Job requirements:
- 5-10 years related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years’ proven experience in maintenance and repair of diesel trucks.
- Ability to communicate, interact well with and mentor people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles, equipment and generators in austere conditions.
- Experience in maintenance management and/or parts inventory.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
12 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, visit our website here: https://goo.gl/phThDO