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• Collect and distribute Liquid Nitrogen to all Unit labs, dispatch
  all liquid nitrogen to the field stations and ensure receipt as
  dispatched.
• Record all liquid nitrogen purchases by other non-Unit users and
  reconcile with accounts for payment or return as agreed.
• Carries out preventive maintenance of Nitrogen plant and ensuring
  the plant is in clean condition.
• Ensure optimum plant utilization working closely with supervisor.
• Ensure all areas within the nitrogen plant are clean all the time.
• Track service requirements for the nitrogen plant communicate to
  supervisor in due time.
• Actively source for liquid nitrogen purchases during times of
  shortage or plant breakdowns.
• Ensure plant area is secured all the time with controlled access as
  well as safety of all the equipment used at the plant.
• Working with supervisor ensure all users have the appropriate
  protective wear whenever accessing the plant or whenever handling LN2.
• Ensure safety of all containers and equipment used and work with
  supervisor for timely replacements.
• Work closely with the technician to carry out Preventative
  maintenance of Air conditioners in the field stations when required.
• Carries out preventive maintenance of Refrigeration and Air
  Conditioning equipment and systems.
• Repairs faulty Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
• Carries out routine checks and logs of the status of Refrigeration
  and Air Conditioning equipment.
• Ensure the materials required for the smooth operation of the
  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment are available.
• Assists in verification of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning spares
  purchased/supplied.

• The applicant for the Medical Research Council (MRC) UK /
  UVRI) Maintenance Assistant job placement must hold an ordinary diploma in
  refrigeration and air conditioning engineering from a recognized
  institution.
• At least two years of refrigeration and air conditioning work in a
  busy HVAC company is required with knowledge about liquid nitrogen plant
  operation.
• Must   have knowledge about
  liquid nitrogen plant operation and maintenance.
• Must be able to trouble shoot HVAC technical problems with knowledge
  of cold chain equipment maintenance and installation.
• Extensive knowledge of liquid nitrogen safe handling and
  transportation.
• Be strong, in good health status and capable of performing heavy
  physical work.
• Should have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently
• Experience working with in a medical/Humanitarian organization is of
  an added advantage.

• Personal Integrity
• Emotional Resourcefulness
• Ability to Learn
• Forward Thinking
• Reliability
• Openness to Others
• Independence
• Analytical Thinking
• Conceptual Thinking
• Proactivity
• Results Orientation
• Thoroughness

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