Posted: 2026-08-03 23:48:01  Deadline: August 10, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

MP Shah Hospital is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Boiler / Mechanical Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hospital mechanical systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure supporting patient care.

Position Details

Position: Boiler / Mechanical Technician.
Employer: MP Shah Hospital.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Employment Type: Full Time.

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor hospital boilers and associated steam systems and perform routine inspections of boilers, burners, pumps, valves, steam traps, pressure vessels, and piping.
Monitor boiler operating parameters including pressure, temperature, fuel consumption, and water levels.
Maintain boiler water treatment systems and monitor water quality.
Respond promptly to boiler alarms and operational abnormalities and ensure uninterrupted steam supply for hospital operations.
Inspect, maintain, and repair boilers, calorifiers, hot water generation systems, steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, water pumps, booster pumps, pressure vessels, mechanical piping systems, mechanical trolleys, beds, and other mechanical systems.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with maintenance plans.
Lubricate, adjust, clean, and service mechanical equipment and replace worn mechanical components before failure.
Conduct condition monitoring and report deterioration and ensure preventive maintenance records are completed accurately.
Diagnose mechanical faults, repair or replace defective mechanical components, and restore equipment to full operational status with minimal downtime.
Escalate major failures requiring specialized intervention.
Monitor and record boiler operating parameters, steam pressure, fuel consumption, water consumption, hot water temperatures, pump performance, mechanical equipment operating hours, and utility plant performance.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, fire safety requirements, environmental regulations, Infection Prevention and Control requirements, hospital engineering policies, JCIA facility management standards, and manufacturer operating instructions.
Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and maintain safe work practices.
Maintain accurate records of daily boiler log sheets, preventive maintenance activities, corrective maintenance work, utility readings, equipment inspections, spare parts used, and breakdown reports.
Respond to emergency mechanical failures and support hospital emergency utility restoration.
Participate in emergency preparedness drills and assist during utility outages and disaster response.
Maintain mechanical tools in good condition and report damaged tools.
Monitor availability of critical spare parts and assist in identifying required replacement parts.
Recommend improvements to mechanical systems and identify energy-saving opportunities.
Participate in root cause analysis of recurring failures and support implementation of engineering improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

Preventive Maintenance Compliance.
Mechanical Equipment Availability.
Boiler Uptime.
Utility Downtime - Steam.
Mean Time to Repair.
Breakdown Response Time.
Completion of Scheduled Maintenance.
Safety Compliance.
Accuracy of Maintenance Documentation.
Energy and Fuel Efficiency.
Number of Repeat Equipment Failures.

Qualifications

Diploma or Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
Valid Boiler Attendant Certificate or Boiler Operator Certification is an added advantage.
Registration with relevant professional or technical bodies is desirable.
Minimum of 3 years experience maintaining mechanical plant or utility systems.
Hospital experience is highly desirable.
Experience operating boilers and steam systems is an added advantage.

Competencies and Attributes

Good communication skill.
Problem solving.
Proper time management.
Physical stamina.
Ability to work under pressure.
Planning and organizing skills.
Team player.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by August 10, 2026 through the link below.

Application Link: Boiler / Mechanical Technician (Instructions and Application)