Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Engineer

Job Purpose:
Carry out maintenance and repairs of all mechanical and refrigeration systems and machines of the corporation.

Requirements
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Industrial Technology Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering;
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) or Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) and in good standing;
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• AutoCAD drawing packages;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Specification
Key Competencies and Skills
• Good analytical skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Creativity and innovative;
• Result- driven;
• Integrity and professionalism;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and
• Team player.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Mechanical
• Coordinate engineering operations shift between all sections of production and ensuring maximum availability of mechanical equipment and plant;
• Ensure effective supervision of repairs and maintenance of all mechanical equipment to minimize downtime;
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all mechanical & refrigeration systems is carried out;
• Propose the annual operating and maintenance budget for mechanical section for approval;
• Ensure sufficient inventory of spares for all mechanical equipment;
• Promptly attend to issues related to utilities (power, electricity, compressed air and water) supply and distribution to various sectors of plant;
• Ensure safe use of all mechanical workshop equipment, tools and accessories;
• Ensure statutory regulations are adhered to as far as mechanical equipment are concerned including inspections and repairs;
• Preparing Maintenance and sectional monthly report; and
• Attend to emergencies in the plant.

Electrical
• Ensure efficient factory operations through provision of safe generation, distribution, utilization and control of electrical power;
• Ensure proper running and operation of all electrical equipment in the factory;
• Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance of all electrical / instruments equipment to minimize downtime;
• Ensure power from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and own generation is of acceptable voltage and frequency;
• Carry out preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment and instruments;
• Propose annual operating and maintenance budget for electrical and instruments sections for approval;
• Ensuring that there are sufficient spares for all electrical/ instruments equipment;
• Attend to issues related to power supply and distribution to company facilities;
• Ensure safe use of all electrical equipment and accessories by workers;
• Ensure safe working conditions and safety of workers by provision of accurate instruments; and
• Check and ensure that all instruments are calibrated as per statutory requirements.

Terms of Service
The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are notified of the following:
• Detailed job description requirements, and how to apply are available on https://recruitment.biovax.go.ke  and at www.health.go.ke 
• All applications MUST be received on or before 21st July, 2022 by 5.00 pm East African Time.
• The Kenya Biovax is an equal opportunity employer, Persons with disability, female, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply.
• There are No fees charged.
• Canvassing for any kind will result in disqualification of the candidate.
• In case of any further clarification or inquiries about the advertised positions, please do not hesitate to reach out on: Email address: info@biovax.go.ke  , hr@biovax.go.ke 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go to The Kenya BioVax Institute on recruitment.biovax.go.ke to apply



All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION