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Engineering Careers 2013.
Resident Service Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical Services
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is a National Industrial Research Institute under the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.
The Institute’s mandate is to undertake industrial research, technology and innovation and dissemination of findings that have positive impact on national development.
During the first Medium Term Plan, The government adopted transformation of KIRDI as a flagship project within the manufacturing sector of Vision 2030. The intention is to transform KIRDI into a competitive and reputable research organization.
Towards this end, the Institute has embarked on construction of the Proposed Research Technology and Innovation Laboratories and Related Infrastructure along Dunga Road, Nairobi South B.The Institute therefore, wishes to recruit qualified professionals to undertake the supervision of the above project for a period of three years.
Resident Service Engineer – Electrical / Mechanical Services
One Post
Job Description
Reporting to the Resident work officer.
To provide supervision services for effective implementation of electrical and mechanical installations.
Review available electrical/mechanical installation design for the purpose of understanding the designs.
Provide design details as required for implementation of electrical/mechanical works.
Review electrical/mechanical design works/proposals from the contractor for approval.
To liaise with sub-contractors, contractors and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective performance of electrical/mechanical works installation with minimum interference to operations in neighborhoods.
Undertake project supervision as per plan and specifications of the works.
Ensure quality assurance measures are followed for compliance with set standards and specifications of the electrical/mechanical works.
Maintain records of the electrical/mechanical works project cycle at all stages from inception to the end.
To ensure post-contract period management/supervision services and to ascertain those warranties have been provided and the completed facilities meet operational targets/equipment.
Ensure the contractor produces accurate As-built drawings for electrical/mechanical installation works.
Qualifications
B.SC Degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or equivalent from recognized university.
Minimum of 10 years working experiences with at least 7 years in high rise buildings.
Be a registered electrical/mechanical engineer with an internationally recognized institution.
Possession of current practice license from professional body.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in AUTOCAD, ARCHCAD.
Proficiency in MS Project, and other word processing packages.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, up-to-date curriculum vitae and ID card to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 1st November 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Please indicate respective position you wish to be considered for on the application letter and envelope
The Director
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
Popo Road, Nairobi South C
P.O. Box 30650 – 00100
Nairobi Kenya
E-mail: dir @kirdi.go.ke