Intern Position Electromechanical Engineer

Action Against Hunger is a leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide. Our mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention detection and treatment of malnutrition especially during and after emergency situations of conflict war and natural disaster. In Kenya we are committed to enhancing compliance and accountability in all our operations to ensure the efficient and ethical use of resources. Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001 and is a transformative leader in Food security and nutrition for improved quality of life among vulnerable communities. The organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition health WASH and surveillance interventions. Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in West Pokot Mandera Isiolo Tana River Nairobi and Baringo counties.

Action Against Hunger is looking to fill the position of internship for Electromechanical Engineer in Samburu County to support in the integration of Nutrition and WASH Project.

Purpose:

An Electromechanical engineer/technician intern is responsible for the design operation and maintenance of electromechanical systems used in water supply systems. This includes pumps motors control panels and automation systems that ensure reliable water distribution services in line with Kenyan regulatory standards. He/ She is responsible in supporting the inspection installation maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems for water supply projects in counties of operations. This role often involves working closely with the county Borehole Rapid Response Team during repair trouble shooting of broken-down boreholes and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Engagement:

Support the WASH team in the implementation of borehole rehabilitation activities with a focus on solar pumping systems. The intern will work under the supervision of the WASH Engineer and in close collaboration with the Borehole Rapid Response Team (BRRT) providing technical and operational support during installation maintenance and troubleshooting activities. The intern will support documentation monitoring and reporting of activities as well as contribute to ensuring quality and timely delivery of works.

Delivery:

The intern will support timely and quality delivery of borehole rehabilitation activities by assisting in solar system support documentation monitoring of works and maintaining records of functionality and repairs under supervision of the WASH Engineer and in collaboration with BRRT

Essential Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Program Manager and WASH officer the intern will:

In liaison with the supervisor and the County Borehole Rapid Response Team (BRRT) lead support installation testing commissioning and supervision of electromechanical equipment as directed.

Assist in routine inspections servicing and preventive maintenance of pumps motors generators control panels valves and related systems in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and support documentation of activities.

Support troubleshooting and basic fault identification during both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities under supervision.

Participate and support the officer in the preparation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) risk assessments and emergency response plans for electromechanical systems.

Work with the supervisor and BRRT team to support planning and scheduling of operation and maintenance activities and assist in maintaining related records.

Support monitoring of system performance including observing energy use and identifying areas for improvement.

Assist in maintaining inventory of critical spares tools and consumables and support tracking and reporting.

Assist the officers contribute to routine monitoring activities and support field supervision visits.

Support officers to Prepare monitoring summaries and assist in documenting lessons learned and best practices.