Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Nairobi Profile Introduction Our client, a leading company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking for a Maintenance Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring equipment is maintained, serviceable and available to support safe and timely operations.

The role ensures scheduled maintenance is completed and documented, critical spares are available, defective equipment is removed from service, and maintenance operations comply with aviation, safety, quality and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Draw up a maintenance schedule for equipment as per the quality and operations manual. Confirm scheduled maintenance is carried out as planned to achieve full compliance. Maintain critical spares as per quality and operations requirements to support scheduled maintenance completion. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment according to standards.

Verify depot maintenance operations meet safety standards by complying with ISO, JIG/ATI and company HSEQ directives. Conduct a daily review of the defect logbook to effectively plan repair of defects. Tag and remove defective equipment from service to ensure defective equipment is not used. Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed on time and properly documented Maintain accountability for spares inventory.

Maintain accountability for the maintenance schedule. Maintain accountability for equipment availability and serviceability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) At least 2 years’ experience in maintenance/aviation industry Strong maintenance planning and scheduling capability. High safety and compliance mindset. Attention to detail and strong documentation discipline. Ability to manage equipment serviceability and critical spares.

Strong coordination and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Supervisory and team coordination skills. Accountability for operational reliability and equipment availability.