Junior Plant Technician

The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital, has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its 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.

The Power Plant Maintenance Assistant is Responsible to provide technical services assistance to maintenance supervisors and engineers for the smooth, effective & efficient operations of 24/7 functional Co-generation Power Plant based on Gas & Diesel fuelled larger ratings Generators with heat recovery systems

• responsible for helping seniors in carrying our effective & efficient Maintenance of Power Plant & Waste heat recovery plant equipment
• assist plant maintenance 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
• to be able to perform Operational duty when needed to assist shift supervisors, chiller operators & boiler attendants in shift as assigned by the plant Engineer
• perform work under the approved safety standards of Power Plant by using the appropriate safety equipment
• assist in preparing Inventory of spare parts, consumables, updating the inventory for the keeping safe inventory stock of the plant equipment
• follow the log-out, tag-out procedures and the work permit system
• monitor plant performance, equipment conditions, and system parameters
• responsible for good housekeeping of the Power Plant & waste heat recovery plant
• keep plant keys, plant manual & logbooks in the safe custody
• responsible to maintain Power plant tools in safe and good working condition
• carry out any other job as assigned by superior

• Education: Minimum Diploma of Associate Engineer (3 years) in Mechanical/Electrical/Power Technology. B-Tech will be preferred
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in power plant maintenance, with at least 4 years in a technical assistant / mechanic / technician 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
• 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

Interested candidate can apply via sharing their CV at human.resources@aku.edu y mentioning position number " 10016147" as subject line.

only shortlisted candidate will be contacted

Applications should be submitted latest by May 6, 2025