About Vanguard Solutions
Vanguard Solutions is an IT systems integrator and managed services provider headquartered in Nairobi's Industrial Area. Founded in 2011, the company supplies enterprise networking, server infrastructure, cloud migration, and cybersecurity solutions to businesses in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Vanguard is a certified partner of Dell Technologies, Fortinet, and Microsoft and holds ISO 27001 certification for its own information security management. The company employs ninety technicians and engineers and operates a 24/7 Network Operations Centre that monitors client infrastructure for over two hundred organisations.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment across the company's facilities, including power distribution panels, lighting systems, motors, and control circuits. Daily tasks involve conducting preventive maintenance checks, responding to breakdown reports, and troubleshooting electrical faults. You will read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams to diagnose problems. The role requires you to ensure that all electrical work complies with the Kenya Electrical Wiring Code and that safety procedures, including lockout-tagout, are followed at all times. You will also install new electrical equipment, modify existing circuits, and support the facilities team during office fit-outs and renovations. Experience with both low-voltage and medium-voltage systems is an advantage. The position involves being on call for emergency repairs outside normal working hours on a rotational basis.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Vanguard Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
