Engineering Jobs: Moi University Pension Scheme

Engineering Careers in Kenya 2013. 

Moi University Pension Scheme

Assistant Resident Engineer – 1 Post
Duration: 36 Months
Job Ref: MUP/02/ARE/CE/2013 – Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description
Reporting to the Resident Engineer.

To check and control the work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with the Contract requirements.
Review available project documents and drawings for the purpose of understanding the design.
Provide design details as required for implementation of the works.
Provide general guidance to contractors as may be necessary to ensure that the works are carried out expeditiously according to the agreed schedule and within the terms of Contract(s).
During the execution of the works carry out Inspections of all work areas and installations.
Receive certificates from Contractor(s), check all material required to ensure compliance for approval.
Record the results of work measurements carried out for payment of provisional and final quantities on the proper forms normally used in Kenya or as agreed with MUPS/Project Manager for proper execution, completion and commissioning of the works and building management system.

Assist the Resident Engineer in preparation of:
Monthly Progress Reports.
Quarterly Reports.
Technical Reports as necessary.
Final Completion Reports and Maintenance Manuals.

Conduct post construction Inspections and follow up action during Defects Liability Period including preparation of preventative maintenance system for the buildings.
Issue a Defects Liability Certificate upon completion of the Defects Liability Period to enable release of Performance Bonds.
Prepare and submit As-Built Drawings, Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
To advise RE on all matters relating to claims, from the Contractor and to make recommendations thereon, including recourse to arbitration.

Qualifications
University degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent field from a recognized university.
Minimum of 10years of working experience on high rise buildings.
Be a Registered Engineer with an internationally recognized institution.
Possession of Current Practice License from Professional Body.
Proficiency in AUTOCAD, AUTODESK, ARCHCARD, PROKON, MASTER SERIES.
Proficiency in MS Project and other word processing packages.
Good Interpersonal skills.

Send your application including your detailed CV , email and daytime phone number including your current or past salary to

The Pension Manager
Moi University Pension Scheme
3rd Floor Tabain Plaza, Ronald Ngala Street
P.O.Box 2259 – 30100
Eldoret.

Tel: +254 53 2062806

Email: moiuniversitypension@yahoo.com.

So as to reach him on or before 6th December 2013

Moi University Pension Scheme is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Maintenance Manager Engineering Jobs

Engineering Careers in Kenya 2013.

Position: Maintenance Manager
We are a leading manufacturing firm situated at Industrial Area, Nairobi.

We are looking for a competent and hands on Maintenance Manager capable of driving manufacturing operations and productivity through constant and scheduled maintenance of machines.

The right candidate should be highly skilled and knowledgeable on different machineries including PLC Lines. He should be good in expenditure and budget control and able to recruit the right professionals, delegate and control manpower in his department.

Main Tasks:
Design viable maintenance programs.
Inspect the facility/factory regularly and especially electrical units.
Research for new cost effective equipment.
Hire, guide, mentor and coach other maintenance professionals. Ensure viable training programs and career development for staff in the department.
Implement Preventive maintenance programs.
Enforce and adhere to safety regulations as well as industry requirements.
Make prudent purchase of parts and equipment taking into account departmental budget.
Perform immediate human resource and administrative responsibilities in the department.
Delegate work, prepare work schedules and record daily maintenance activities.
Assess risks within work environment.
Contact and deal with service providers and contractors.

Key Skills:
Good communication skills, written and oral. Computer literate.
Prolific skills in people and time management.
Ability to manage and prioritize projects responsibly given time frame.
Ability to conduct organizational and administrative duties.
Multitask within the department and in the organization.
Be analytical and strategic. Offer quality leadership in the department and organization.
Decisive with concrete, well thought and effective decisions.
Understand correlation between manufacturing, maintenance engineering and production.
Train, guide, mentor and coach staff. Also apply motivating tactics to staff.
Practical and result oriented. Trouble-shoot issues and easily adapt and be self -driven.
Make good reports and keep proper maintenance records.

Education and professional: Right candidate should possess a university degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Work Experience:
Possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position.
Experience in manufacturing sector will be an added advantage.

If you possess the above requirements, kindly send your detailed cv and copies of academic certificates and testimonials with a day telephone latest 29th November 2013 to:

DN/A 1573
P. O. Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi

Construction Engineer Job in S. Sudan

Engineering Jobs

Background;
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an INGO currently implementing logistics management services in South Sudan for UNHCR. AAH-I has recently won a new partnership to assume the logistics management for UNHCR in Maban, Upper Nile State.

Job Title: Construction Engineer 
Position: One (1)
Reports to:UNHCR Project Manager
Duty Station:Maban – Upper Nile
Start Date:1st January 2014

Responsibilities
Operation Management: Implement and monitor successfully construction activities.
Administration: Operate in accordance with national labor laws, AAH-I construction rules and regulations, AAH-I staff and administrative rules and regulations.
Staff Management: Set-up and organize the staff involved in construction with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and objectives.
Reporting: Produce monthly monitoring reports to UNHCR and AAH-I.
Representation: Being a representative of the project in all construction aspects toward clients.
Coordination: Under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, establish networking with other AAH Projects/Programs with construction components in South Sudan  and UNHCR construction consultant for exchange of experience to develop synergies and provision of better solutions to the clients.

Tasks
Management responsibility
Produce designs, prepare bill of quantities and materials schedules for the construction of buildings.
Assess, implement and monitor the building of the infrastructures in the identified communities.
Operate the construction sector in accordance with the national labour laws, AAH-I and the UNHCR rules and regulations.
Assist the project managers in the preparation of budgets.
Prepare monthly inputs to progress/implementation reports.
Supervise and guide the field assistants-construction of each location.
Contract and supervise contractors.
Support the Project Managers in the tendering process.
Keep close contact with other AAH construction personnel
Represent the sector in the project towards the clients, other partners, local government administrations and visiting missions.
Control and ensure that the standard construction procedures and tools are utilized properly.
Monitor activities by using standard monitoring tools to measure regularly (minimum monthly) the project construction performance.
Evaluate on a regular basis the quality and performance by utilizing the standard grid.
Take appropriate action to improve the construction performance in accordance with expected result and available means.
Consult external support and expertise if required under the approval of the project managers.
Provide advice and solutions to improve the performance of the construction activities and contribute to the achievement of set goals.
Staff Management (in coordination with the Area Coordinator)
Appraise and train (Capacity building) staff under your supervision.
Assist in identifying and interviewing construction staffs to be recruited
Design activity organizational chart (lean management)/ provide job description and objectives for key staff.
Conduct staff assessments once a year.
Administration (in coordination with Administration Section):
Document all procedures requested by AAH-I rules and regulations on construction work.
Fill all forms requested by AAH-I rules and regulations.
Set up and follow up contracts with the construction contractors.
Settle constraints and conflicts (in coordination with the administration officer and project manager) arising during construction work.
Finance/Budget Monitoring
Contribute actively to the establishment of the operations budget.
Supervise closely the proper use of funds for construction procurement.
Reporting
Produce and submit to the management monthly activity reports and work plans, a standard construction monthly monitoring report including the relevant analysis.
Produce analysis, documents and reports upon the request of management or clients.
Inform immediately management of any facts that can have serious impact on the construction service.
Coordination
Establish permanent working relations/coordination with other AAH-I projects with construction components, UNHCR construction personnel and other managers and consultants.
Participate at project management meetings and key staffs/ management workshops.
Being a representative of the project for the construction component towards clients, other partners, local government administration and visiting missions.
Representing AAH-I and actively participating in the periodic coordination meetings organized by UNHCR with other Implementing Partners.

Minimum requirements
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

Professional experience
5-7 years’ professional experience, with at least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
Working experience in similar projects (UNHCR funded projects) is of added advantage.

Other knowledge, skills and competences
Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (engineering software, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
A proven track record in general and people management
Fluent written and oral knowledge of English language
Knowledge of Juba Arabic/Arabic will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applicants will be recruited from the Head Office and posted to live and work in South Sudan in very remote rural set up where only basic facilities are available. Due to the urgency of the positions, applications will be reviewed as they are received and only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.

Email applications together with CVs (indicating day telephone number, a functional email address and contact details for 3 referees) should be addressed to:  recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to reach by Friday 6th December, 2013 at 5:00 pm.

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.

AAH is an equal-opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Construction Engineer Job in S. Sudan

Engineering Jobs

Background;
Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an INGO currently implementing logistics management services in South Sudan for UNHCR. AAH-I has recently won a new partnership to assume the logistics management for UNHCR in Maban, Upper Nile State.

Job Title: Construction Engineer 
Position: One (1)
Reports to:UNHCR Project Manager
Duty Station:Maban – Upper Nile
Start Date:1st January 2014

Responsibilities
Operation Management: Implement and monitor successfully construction activities.
Administration: Operate in accordance with national labor laws, AAH-I construction rules and regulations, AAH-I staff and administrative rules and regulations.
Staff Management: Set-up and organize the staff involved in construction with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and objectives.
Reporting: Produce monthly monitoring reports to UNHCR and AAH-I.
Representation: Being a representative of the project in all construction aspects toward clients.
Coordination: Under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, establish networking with other AAH Projects/Programs with construction components in South Sudan  and UNHCR construction consultant for exchange of experience to develop synergies and provision of better solutions to the clients.

Tasks
Management responsibility
Produce designs, prepare bill of quantities and materials schedules for the construction of buildings.
Assess, implement and monitor the building of the infrastructures in the identified communities.
Operate the construction sector in accordance with the national labour laws, AAH-I and the UNHCR rules and regulations.
Assist the project managers in the preparation of budgets.
Prepare monthly inputs to progress/implementation reports.
Supervise and guide the field assistants-construction of each location.
Contract and supervise contractors.
Support the Project Managers in the tendering process.
Keep close contact with other AAH construction personnel
Represent the sector in the project towards the clients, other partners, local government administrations and visiting missions.
Control and ensure that the standard construction procedures and tools are utilized properly.
Monitor activities by using standard monitoring tools to measure regularly (minimum monthly) the project construction performance.
Evaluate on a regular basis the quality and performance by utilizing the standard grid.
Take appropriate action to improve the construction performance in accordance with expected result and available means.
Consult external support and expertise if required under the approval of the project managers.
Provide advice and solutions to improve the performance of the construction activities and contribute to the achievement of set goals.
Staff Management (in coordination with the Area Coordinator)
Appraise and train (Capacity building) staff under your supervision.
Assist in identifying and interviewing construction staffs to be recruited
Design activity organizational chart (lean management)/ provide job description and objectives for key staff.
Conduct staff assessments once a year.
Administration (in coordination with Administration Section):
Document all procedures requested by AAH-I rules and regulations on construction work.
Fill all forms requested by AAH-I rules and regulations.
Set up and follow up contracts with the construction contractors.
Settle constraints and conflicts (in coordination with the administration officer and project manager) arising during construction work.
Finance/Budget Monitoring
Contribute actively to the establishment of the operations budget.
Supervise closely the proper use of funds for construction procurement.
Reporting
Produce and submit to the management monthly activity reports and work plans, a standard construction monthly monitoring report including the relevant analysis.
Produce analysis, documents and reports upon the request of management or clients.
Inform immediately management of any facts that can have serious impact on the construction service.
Coordination
Establish permanent working relations/coordination with other AAH-I projects with construction components, UNHCR construction personnel and other managers and consultants.
Participate at project management meetings and key staffs/ management workshops.
Being a representative of the project for the construction component towards clients, other partners, local government administration and visiting missions.
Representing AAH-I and actively participating in the periodic coordination meetings organized by UNHCR with other Implementing Partners.

Minimum requirements
Qualifications
University degree or equivalent in civil engineering or a related engineering field.

Professional experience
5-7 years’ professional experience, with at least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position.
Working experience in similar projects (UNHCR funded projects) is of added advantage.

Other knowledge, skills and competences
Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (engineering software, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
A proven track record in general and people management
Fluent written and oral knowledge of English language
Knowledge of Juba Arabic/Arabic will be an added advantage.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applicants will be recruited from the Head Office and posted to live and work in South Sudan in very remote rural set up where only basic facilities are available. Due to the urgency of the positions, applications will be reviewed as they are received and only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.

Email applications together with CVs (indicating day telephone number, a functional email address and contact details for 3 referees) should be addressed to: recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to reach by Friday 6th December, 2013 at 5:00 pm.

The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for.

AAH is an equal-opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Engineering Company Project Manager Job

Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Job Vacancy – Project Manager in Construction

Our client, a construction and engineering company with a presence in East Africa, is looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for their construction projects.

Reporting to the CEO, the Project Manager will supervise assistant projects managers, QS, procurement managers and site agents.

He/she will be expected to manage all construction projects to ensure they meet all project requirements and are run within the expected time schedules.

Duties and responsibilities:
Preparation of the cash flows, works program and labour requirements
Keep track of all Projects to ensure they adhere to the work program and are completed on time
Overall projects monitoring & reporting
Project quality control
Coordination of concurrently running projects at different sites.
Ensure that materials are procured and labour requirements met adequately
Manage the various teams

Qualifications, skills and experience
A bachelors degree in Civil, Building Economics and Construction or equivalent
Post graduate diploma or degree in Project Management (or sufficient experience)
Be able to lead the team and make critical decisions
At least 5yrs in Construction, 2 of which must be in senior project manager positions
Effective planning & organization skills
Excellent skills in Ms Office applications
Strong communication skills

Interested candidates to send application letter and CV as one word document tojobs@fanisi.net by 30th November 2013    .

Engineering Jobs Kenya Urban Roads Authority

KURA/M/13/001
JG 7
The successful candidates will report to the Respective Managers/Regional Manager.
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for the entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project completion. Performance of any other duties assigned by Manager Roads.
Key Responsibilities

Assist in undertaking works in the fields of Quality Assurance, Axle Load Control, planning, design, construction, maintenance of roads and drainage structures.

Prepare engineering analysis of urban road projects which includes: preliminary design, calculation, and life cycle cost and equipment selection.

Conduct surveys to gather field data.

Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.

Prepare technical construction specifications.

Perform civil engineering duties surrounding the following; roads and related buildings, sub-divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel, bridge, and environmental management systems.

Prepare feasibility, design, and construction and maintenance documents.

Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules/programmes

Review and critique proposed changes to urban road engineering standards, policies, or details.

Review development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and good engineering practices.

Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision of projects, building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or policies.

Coordinate the activities of the design, construction and maintenance teams.

Perform any other official duties that you may assign by your supervisor.
Qualifications and Skills

Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Registered engineer with Kenya Engineers Registration Board.

Be a member of institution of engineers of Kenya (IEK).

Three (3) years post registration experience, two (2) of which should be in road design, construction and/or maintenance.

Demonstrable knowledge in planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads.

Demonstrable knowledge public procurement systems and processes as used by the government of Kenya multilateral and bilateral development partners.

Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership.

Working ICT knowledge for road management system.

Experience in the ministry of local government, local authorities and/or ministry of roads will be an added advantage. The successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any other office in Kenya as may be determined from time to time.
Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching Certified copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the address below not later than 25th November, 2013.
All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)
IKM Building, Bishops Road
P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO,
Nairobi

Kenya Urban Roads Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Maintenance Performance Analyst Jobs 2013

Engineering Jobs Kenya 2013.

Maintenance Performance Analyst
Our client, a business improvement consulting Company specialising in the Resources Industry seeks a suitable candidate to fill the above position.

Our client is working with a variety of clients in the Mining and Oil and Gas sectors including Baker Hughes, Lucas Drilling, Schlumberger, BHP Billiton, Swala Energy, British Gas, HWE, Woodside Energy, Rio Tinto and FLSmidth.

Our client expertise includes advising organisations throughout the business value chain. This includes strategy and strategic planning, transformation (business effectiveness, supply chain and high performance culture) project management, safety & Lean Six Sigma training

The Position
The Maintenance Performance Analyst role is an integral part of the Business Excellence Team and is responsible for the development and delivery of Continuous improvement initiatives. This includes data collation, delivery of MI and analysis of information to meet colleagues and clients’ needs.
 
Qualifications/ Education
Must have either a Masters or  Degree in  Statistics , Engineering or be  a certified Lean Six Sigma Black belt
Must have ability to conduct analysis of Maintenance Systems under JD Edwards
Must have advanced technical skills – either in advanced Excel, Minitab,  Crystal ball (preferably all three)

Experience Required
Previous work in reviewing maintenance strategies and practices
Previous experience in a similar Asset  Analyst or Business Analyst position
Proven positive and flexible can-do-attitude who can multitask
Knowledge of safety and environmental systems, policies and practices
Experience in the development of quality systems, standards and procedures
Preferably 5 years work experience in the extractive focused industry
Advanced understanding of the tender application process and funding programs
A valid driver’s Licence
Interested candidates should forward their expressions of interest via email to

If you meet the above minimum requirement, kindly email your cv ( You must include your current and expected salary in the cv) before 27th November 2013, to

Recruiting Consultant
Frank Management Consult Limited,
Nyaku House, 1st Floor,
Emails: jobs@frankmconsult.com

XRX Service Manager IT/Engineering Job

Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Position:Service Manager 
Department:Technical
Reports To:Managing Director

Nature and Scope of the Position   
The service manager is responsible for customer service, after sales support, implementation/installation of XRX projects and equipment.

Working together with the other managers, he/she is in charge of all the technical support Engineers.

Duties
Responsible for timely prioritization of calls and customer requests and complaints. Ensuresthat calls/projects are closed and completed as per customer promise.
Investigating and solving customers problems which may be complex or long standing problems
Leads, mentors and supervises the Engineering team( IT/DMS,XEROX) and monitors performance against set KPA.
Responsible for the training programs for engineer ensuring that partnership levels are maintained and improved. Ensures relevant certifications are obtained to be at par with the change in the environment and technology.
Owns the departmental budgets for various service lines.
Track and maintain departmental budget
Recruitment and selection of high caliber technical staff when resources are required
Responsible for all the ISO processes that touch on customer service and technical support department. Be conversant with the ISO 9001:2008 standard and XRX’s quality manual at all times.
Responsible for Pre-sales meeting and generation of revenue for the service department
Internal reporting at management level on a weekly basis
Tracking of the Project status, identifying problems and issues and allocating appropriate resources
Improving Customer service quality results by studying, evaluating, re-designing processes. Monitoring and analyzing results and implementing change
Responsible for XRX IT systems. Champions innovation at the IT level.
Key Member of the management team.
Other core duties as assigned to them from time to time

Qualifications Essential Needed 
Academic
Degree in IT or Electrical Engineering
Professional qualification will be an added advantage
Higher National Diploma in Electrical engineering
Experience
5 years in similar position in a busy office.
ITIL Certification
IT certification with leading IT hardware and software vendors
Work related skills
Good organizational skills
Aggressive and Result Oriented
Able to meet set target on a monthly basis
Able to meet deadlines

Personal attributes    
Ability to work under pressure
Trustworthy
Team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong customer relation skills
Integrity

Complexity and difficulty of the work
A demanding job that requires high level of Professionalism, working with minimum supervision, accuracy and integrity
Successful performance standards
Zero complains from our customer
High customer retention rates
Low staff turnover
High level of certification
High level of confidentiality

This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.

The jobholder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

The jobholder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of “XRX Technologies Limited”

The incumbents should send their resume and cover letter to careers@xrxtechnologies.co.ke, closing date for the application will be 27th November 2013

Aviation Jobs Helicopter Pilot Vacancy

Essential job functions

As pilot in command, he/she will operate a specialized helicopter in support of field missions such as specialized maneuvers, air support, surveillance, mountain flying, patrol, pursuit, search and rescue, medical evacuations and aerial photography.

Carry out fire fighting with the helicopter.

Inspects and tests helicopter and all mission-related equipment as well as maintaining written reports, logs and records required.

Schedule flight plans operations in liaison with flight regulatory authorities while taking into consideration passengers, baggage and cargo and weather conditions.

Coordinate ground handling procedures, weather advisory, maintenance and test flight procedures for the Helicopter.

Administers Helicopter systems and operations, aerial navigation and maintenance regarding normal operating procedures, limitations, emergency procedures.

Oversees basic maintenance of Helicopter, unit quarters and hangar.
Qualifications, experience & key competencies (Specifications)

Must be a Kenyan citizen with a valid Kenya Commercial Pilot License (CPL) H.

Must have over two thousand (2000) hours total flight time.

Must have one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours flight time on Helicopters.

Valid night rating is an added advantage.

Have at least one thousand (1000) hours on type AS350.

Have experience in fire fighting/under-slung and high altitude operations of one hundred (100) hours.

Able to work independently, prioritize flight missions and perform operations under highly stressful or emergency conditions.

Be medically fit and possess a current medical certificate from authorized Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.

Possess a certificate of good conduct.

Must have the flexibility to work any hours including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, call-outs and overtime in varying climatic and weather conditions.

Bush flying and mountainous area operations.

Previous experience in running aviation related operations will be an added advantage.
Application Procedure:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send hard copies of their application, detailed Curriculum Vitae with daytime contacts, testimonials, logbook and copies of academic and professional certificates, logbook summaries (actual); Six (6) months, twelve (12) months & total flight hours summary before 19th Dec, 2013, clearly stating the position in the subject line to the undersigned.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Kenya Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer. The Director,
Kenya Forest Service,
P. O. Box 30513-00100,
Nairobi.

Technical Jobs. Machine Attachee Job

Technical Jobs in Kenya

Viscar is a source for technical staffing company.

Viscar Industrial Capacity does consulting and recruitment for ICT / Telecommunication companies.

So whether you are looking for a contract or permanent position, or you are a senior executive our highly trained recruiters will work with you to find the opportunity you are looking for.

Machine Attachee

Job Summary
This position requires adherence to well-defined work where repeatable results are needed. The work is highly precise in nature and requires very strong attention to detail.

It is vital for the work output to be very high quality, with correct results, time and time again.  Checking and double-checking is very necessary; individuals performing the job must be patient and conscientious.

Scope of the Job
The job holder, who will report to the Shift Administrator, will operate various machines to produce packaging material according to instructions and set quality standards. He/she will ensure that work instructions, procedures and standards from World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and International Standards Organization (ISO) activities are implemented and followed.

Roles and Responsibilities
Laminator Machine Operation;
Operate the Laminator machine according to specification on the production order. Ensure correct input of data in PAS for production statistics.
Coordinate and operate the machine safely in conjunction with other operators.
Report potential breakdown to maintenance to avoid production interruption. Interpret machine control panel feedback and alarm communications
Load rolls and prepare splices following planning board sequence.
Slitter Machine Operation;
Assist in operating slitter according to instructions and as guided by 1st Slitter Operator.
Assist in preparations, set ups and weighing of waste from slitting operation. Ensure machine cleanliness
Doctor Machine Operation;
Operate  Doctor  machine  while  sorting  out  suspected  operational  faults  from  printing, laminating and slitting operations on the production order.
Report potential breakdown to maintenance to avoid production interruption. Interpret machine control panel feedback and alarm communications
Ascertain the product with the customer request as indicated in the production  order and approve material for delivery.
Keying in doctor report per p-order.
VT Flex Machine Operation;
Operate the VTV 100 Printer machine according to specification on the production order.
Ensure correct input of data in P2 for production statistics
Ensure ink viscosity is controlled to achieve desired shades as specified in the production order.
Work with other team members i.e. Assistant operators on running of the machine
Load rolls and prepare splices following planning board sequence.
Report potential breakdown to maintenance department to avoid production interruption
Participation in WCM/ISO Activities;
Participate in W.C.M autonomous maintenance activities and other related projects.
Maintain environmental standards as per stated policies and procedure i.e. ensuring waste is sorted out at source in respective cages and dustbins.
Weigh and record correct fault codes for defect and process waste.
Set up and Quality Checks;
Operate  machine  during  preparation  loading  set  up  roll,  setting  appropriate  machine settings, paper size and other related items.
Conduct quality checks during machine setup, and run.

Desirable Skills & Abilities
Machine checks and basic maintenance.

Required Core Competencies
Responsible Quality Oriented Good in details Team Player
Communication Skills
Personal Initiative
Analytical with problem solving skills

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science e.g. chemistry

Experience
No or minimal work experience in operating machines

Working Conditions
Work on shifts
Handling of Chemicals – Ozone residues, industrial alcohol

How to Apply
All detailed CVs and application letters should be sent to recruitment@viscarcapacity.comcopying viscarindustrial@gmail.com and reach us not later than 22nd November 2013 by close of business.

Applications Engineer/ Architect Job

Architecture Jobs in Kenya

Our client Cadline Limited, an accredited Autodesk software dealer in Kenya, is a young and dynamic company that specializes in IT solutions including Autodesk software, training and general building and infrastructure consultancy.

They have an exciting opening in their organization looking to attract a young, energetic, highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill the above position in their office in Nairobi.

Applications Engineer/ Architect, Autodesk building Design Software

Principal Accountabilities:
Technical support for Autodesk building design software
Tutor for Autocad & Autodesk Revit Architecture, among others
Assist in sales & marketing
Engineering design and drafting services

Qualification, skills and knowledge
At least a University degree in Architecture or related field
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Proficiency in Autocad
Proficiency in Revit architecture
Proficiency in Archicad
Experience in working with an Autodesk accredited reseller will be an advantage
Passion for design work & teaching
Interest in continual learning
Basic knowledge in IT an added advantage

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 19th November 2013, stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day-time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Software Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Our Client a leading ICT and Fleet Management company, is seeking to fill the following position in Nairobi

Job Reference: FX/SE/2013
Job Title: Software Engineer (C/C++)

Reports to: Executive Director

A C/C++ developer to join its highly skilled engineering team in Nairobi office this role is not just about the software development.

It is also about the design and architecture of our solutions.

You will be involved in the full SDLC of their products, with a requirement to understand themarket and customer needs so these can be incorporated into their products.

Specific responsibilities include the following:
Engage with key stake holders, internal to understand the product and user requirements
Generate appropriate design documents to clearly represent the solutions being created
Work with other development team members to allow them to implement the designs, including design and code reviews
Implement and code solutions
Generate unit tests and use other testing strategies to ensure the quality of the implementation

Skills & Requirements:
Required candidate experience and skills/capabilities include:
2+ years commercial System design experience using C for Chip level coding and C++
Experience developing embedded Windows/Linux products in a Windows/Linux environment
Experience using the Boost C/C++ Libraries
Eligible to work in Kenya
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent in MCU programming in C language.

Desired candidate experience and skills/capabilities include:
Experience within an Agile development methodology, in particular Scrum would be beneficial
Previous work with large scale networks and systems
Previous work with MSP430/ZigBee/GPS/GSM/MCU or other low power wireless mesh networking technologies
Experience developing with MSSQL,MySQL

Applicants should submit their application, clearly indicating how they meet the requirements of the position, plus a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts plus 3 references.

Ensure to quote the job reference in subject are of the email

Your application should be sent via email to recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com

Recruitment is done on merit and with no regard to one’s nationality, religion, race or creed.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Computer Technician Internship in Kenya

Internships in Kenya

Institute of Capacity Building – Mount Kenya University is looking for highly talented interns with ICT capabilities from 18th November to January 2014.

Computer Technician

Qualifications:
Diploma or First Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Technology
Excellent technical skills in the following areas
Networking
Troubleshooting
Computer Technical Support

How to Apply
Please send you application and cv before 16th November, 2013 to Ms Lilian Makandi,

Email: lmakandi@mku.ac.ke

Or

call +250 20 2187379

Sony Sugar Electrical Engineering Job

Engineering Jobs in Kenya
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited (SonySugar), a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya, wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the following senior management position with a talented and  qualified Kenyan citizen:- Electrical Engineering Manager
Reporting to Head of Manufacturing,
Electrical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
Ensuring efficient and effective provision and co-ordination of electrical/Instrumentation services for manufacturing and other user departments/offices/schools and domestic use.
Plan and prepare equipment specifications and oversee the execution of electrical and instrument engineering projects.
Planning and ensuring implementation of preventive maintenance of electrical and instrument equipment/machines and systems.
Ensure periodic testing and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems in compliance with professional standards.
Advice management on new market equipment/systems technological changes.
Responsible for budget (operational/capital) planning, preparation, execution and cost controls.
Develop a procurement plan and initiate procurement processes of electrical equipment and spares.
Job Specification
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering.
7 years relevant work experience gained in maintenance management in a process manufacturing environment preferably sugar industry.
Proven track record in successful management of plant operations and maintenance.
Have wide knowledge in installations, trouble shooting and programming of PLCs and VSDS.
Be conversant with electrical/electronic machines and equipment of up to 11KV.
Computer proficiency
Person of outstanding integrity and honesty.
A registered member of a relevant professional body.
Application Details
Please send us your cover letter and detailed CV, including your  qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected
remuneration.
Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts.
Send your application to the address below not later than November 29, 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O.Box 107, 40405Sare – Awendo
SonySugar is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment process, ladies are encouraged to apply

Jobs in Kenya: Applications Engineer/ Architect Job

Architecture Jobs in Kenya
Our client Cadline Limited, an accredited Autodesk software dealer in Kenya, is a young and dynamic company that specializes in IT solutions including Autodesk software, training and general building and infrastructure consultancy.
They have an exciting opening in their organization looking to attract a young, energetic, highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill the above position in their office in Nairobi.
Applications Engineer/ Architect, Autodesk building Design Software
Principal Accountabilities:
Technical support for Autodesk building design software
Tutor for Autocad & Autodesk Revit Architecture, among others
Assist in sales & marketing
Engineering design and drafting services
Qualification, skills and knowledge
At least a University degree in Architecture or related field
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Proficiency in Autocad
Proficiency in Revit architecture
Proficiency in Archicad
Experience in working with an Autodesk accredited reseller will be an advantage
Passion for design work & teaching
Interest in continual learning
Basic knowledge in IT an added advantage
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 19th November 2013, stating their current and expected gross remuneration, day-time telephone contact and addresses of 3 referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Software Engineer Jobs Techno Brain

Engineering Careers in Kenya 2013.
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified  CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.
Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO and large Private organizations
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit a Senior Software Engineer .Net.
Responsibilities
Design, develop and deliver software on cutting edge and growing platforms in C# and ASP.NET
Develop web application components using HTML/HTML5, XHTML, Javascript
Implement OO designs applying working knowledge of design patterns in presentation, data and business modules
Collaborate with architects and lead software engineers on design decisions and direction for web application requirements
Mentor less senior personnel
Drive or contribute to implementation strategies in data modeling, data replication, performance and tuning, database and SQL optimization in the Oracle environment
Contribute to requirement and design reviews with business partners and other engineers
Facilitate and fulfill tasks as a member of an agile team, using agile practices (e.g. peer reviews and paired programming, Test Driven Development, daily stand up meetings)
Discover new technologies and techniques and adapt to dynamic business requirements
Provide input on scripts, applets and automation tools which build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms
Provide input on integration tests for server- and client-side web applications
Investigate and resolve issues in development, test and production environments.
Key Technologies
C#/.NET, ASP.NET MVC 3, MS Visual Studio
JavaScript, jQuery
CSS, DHTML/XHTML/HTML5, XML
Web Services
SQL (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server)
MS Unity
MS Team Foundation Server  Team Build
Qualifications
University degree in computer science or related qualification
Project Management certification an asset
5-7 years experience relevant
Excellent communicator / Keen aptitude for communication and interpersonal relations
Initiative and creativity
Autonomy, flexibility, tact and diplomacy
Ability to work with a team
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 8th November 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.
Applications without salary details shall not be considered

Engineering Jobs Product Managers

Engineering Jobs Kenya.
Product Managers – CRM
Techno Brain, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified  CMMI Level 3 Company, is Africa’s leading custom software application provider.
Techno Brain offers innovative software solutions to Government, NGO, and large Private organizations.
Due to the recent expansions Techno Brain seeks to recruit excellent Product Managers – CRM for Kenya.
Job Responsibilities
Manage, support, and supervise the business development department responsible for acquisition of new projects and project bids.
Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings.
Proactively develops and improve products and services by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
Set sales targets and define strategy to achieve these targets and to follow the set strategy punctually.
Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams.
Coordinate with sponsors concerning size, standards, conditions and timing of research.
Support marketing activities, including trade/ scientific shows, mailings, etc. Initiate marketing strategies and coordinate actions to influence the market.
Planning and preparing presentations.
Establishing and maintaining working relationships. Communicating new product developments to prospective clients.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
Qualifications
Overall 3+ experience working with CRM
Qualifications: Degree in statistics/computer engineering with.
Proven IT Solutions  management experience, together with a good record of achieving targets.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, and both technical and non- technical, and the ability to work with a diverse group of individuals in a professional and service-oriented manner
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV to hr.ke@technobrainltd.com by 3rd November 2013 indicating your current and expected remuneration.
Applications without salary details shall not be considered.