Vacancy title:
Technical Manager

Jobs at:
Greenland Agro Producers Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
13th April 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
We are vibrant grower. Processor end exporter of high quality horticultural produce grown under internationally recognized standards. We wish to enhance our effectiveness in all areas of our operations so that the company’s objectives are fully met. If you believe you can Contribute to the growth of our organization, apply for the following positions.

TECHNICAL MANAGER – FARMS

Main responsibilities

• Developing programmes that ensure effective and efficient utilization of farm plants, machinery and equipment’s
• Evaluating and making recommendations on optimum use of farms plants and machinery.
• Ensuring that farms plants and machinery are in good working conditions at all times.
• Design, installation and maintenance of irrigations systems incorporating overhead and Drip irrigation.
• In-charge of all the repairs and maintenance of plants, machinery and equipment’s.
• Developing and implementing innovative mechanization techniques with a view to increasing efficiency and minimize costs of farm operations.
• Ensuring that farms ‘health and safety policies are adhered to by plant and machinery operators.
• Liaise with Procurement Manager in preparation of new plant and machinery specifications
• Conduct necessary tests on new plants, machinery and equipment’s.

Qualifications and experience

• Aged between 35-45 years
• Bachelor of Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering from a recognized university
• Must have at least 7 years hands-on experience in Agricultural Engineering works in a busy agricultural environment.
• Those who have experience in horticulture farms will have an added advantage.
• Must have adequate knowledge of Agricultural equipment plants and standby generators
•  Must possess adequate mechanical and engineering analytical skills
• Must have good communication and report writing skills
• Those with HND in Mechanical Engineering in addition to the above mentioned competencies will also be considered.

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send their applications alongside a detailed CV, copies of certificate and other testimonials, names and address of three referees and a colored passport size photograph to:
Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Manager
Greenland Agro producers Ltd
P.O. Box 68144, 00200, NAIROBI
OR emailed to jobs@mastermindkenya.co.ke 
To reach on or before 13th April 2018