Junior Plant Technician Power Plant, Facilities Management,

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. It expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

The Power Plant Shift Assistant is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Shift supervisor for the smooth, effective & efficient operations of a 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:

• Help seniors in carrying out 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 maintenance work activities during breakdowns, emergencies, shutdowns, and when required by the supervisors to reduce down-time of the plant and its associated equipment.
• Monitor plant performance, equipment conditions, and system parameters.
• Perform operational duties to assist shift supervisors, chiller operators & boiler attendants as assigned by the plant Engineer.
• Work under the approved safety standards of the Power Plant by using appropriate safety equipment. Follow the log-out, tag-out procedures and the work permit system.
• Assist in preparing an inventory of spare parts and consumables, updating the inventory to keep a safe stock of the plant equipment.
• Ensure good housekeeping of the Power Plant & waste heat recovery plant.
• Keep plant keys, plant manual & logbooks in safe custody.
• Carry out handing over and taking over of the shift as per laid down procedures.
• Maintain the Power plant tools in a safe and good working condition.
• Carry out any other job as assigned by a superior.

• 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 Generators along with its auxiliaries such as cooling towers, HT & LT water systems, and heat recovery systems.
• Technical knowledge of MV (11KV) electrical systems, operation of VCBs & MCC.
• 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 candidates can apply by sending their resume to human.resources@aku.edu. Kindly mention position no "10016146" as the subject line.

Applications should be submitted latest by April 13, 2025.