Engineering Jobs at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd, Brites Management and other Companies


Deadline of this Job: 
16 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Mechanical Technician

Main Responsibilities:
• The technician will be responsible for plant maintenance and will be required to carry out both planned and inplanned activities that will ensure the plant is available to meet customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for mechanical maintenance of all plant equipment within planned time frames.
• Expertise in using tools, portable machine tools, workshop tools like grinder, drilling, welding etc.
• Ensure all plant equipment are healthy by providing quality maintenance.
• Inspect completed work to ensure that maintenance of machinery/equipment is completed correctly and that conforms to specifications and safety standards.
• Implement the maintenance procedures and working routines.
• Resources are used effectively and that work schedules, targets are met.
• Monitor the condition of maintenance equipment, materials, parts and tools, ensure those are maintained according to applicable guidelines and policies, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Assisting supervisor in problem solving and Root cause analysis for all plant equipment. Rectify mechanical faults under the guidance of Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in preparing Maintenance Reports.
• Assist in Incidents reporting, analysis, investigations and action plans implementation.
• Assist in Spares/consumables/tools procurement planning.
• Suggest and implement improvements.
• Ensure plant performance targets and customer contractual obligations are achieved consistently in own responsibility area.
• Ensure that the work is executed at plant according to Wartsila and customer Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Responsible for effective implementation of permit to work, lockout & tag out systems inorder to protect personnel and equipment.
• Audits compliance & action plans implementation.
• Competent in emergency preparedness and take appropriate actions when needed.
• Responsible for good housekeeping and cleanliness of the all plant equipment.
• Maintaining good teamwork and inter personnel relationship within and other department personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining the machines and auxiliary equipment in good working

Requirements:
• 2 Years experience as a Mechanical Technician or in a similar role
• Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics / Marine Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineer job at Brites Management

Deadline of this Job: 
28 September 2022  

JOB DETAILS:
Duties & Responsibilities
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and replace all components of injection molding machines, Blow molding machinery and equipment.
• Have knowledge in handling various Extrusion Ejection Blow Molding Machines, processing machines
• Maintaining electrical and electronic Circuit like PLC, improve the power factor stability, troubleshooting the electrical problems related to machines.
• Have also knowledge in various hydraulic circuits and hydraulic valves.
• Assembly of new extrusion blow molding machines
• Prepare the monthly operating plans based on the established priorities, availability or capacity of workers, parts, materials, machines, and equipment
• Ensure team has absolute clarity on the SOPs, Process Control norms and Safety
• Monitor and track quality issues, analyze and take appropriate corrective actions
• Ensure and give operators proper training on molding and about the hazards that can be occurred and supervise the operators about the work standards, standard operation procedures and quality parameters.
• Handle various blow molding machinery

Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics Engineering
• Five years’ plus experience in a manufacturing company as an industrial Electrician/Electronics Engineer.
• Knowledge of plastics or experience in a plastics company will be an added advantage
• Must have knowledge of injection and blow machines

Facilities Management Officer (Environmental/Sustainability Engineer) job at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Deadline of this Job: 
26 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM: Strong technical engineering knowledge and understanding of current strategies and practices related to environmental sustainability within the built environment, including environmental building solutions, renewable energy technologies, environmental performance assessment and sustainability rating tools. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental sustainability, electrical and mechanical engineering, or another similar field, is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Additional certification in sustainable energy engineering and or a renewable energy related field is desirable. Formal training in EMS and or ISO 14001:2015 is desirable.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an desirable.

Work Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental sustainability, electrical and mechanical engineering, or related field, is required.
• Practical experience working as the principal responsible for planning, implementation, and delivery of environmental sustainability, infrastructure or engineering projects with a specific focus on the built environment, energy, water, wastewater and waste services, and transport sector is required.
• Practical experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide technical expertise, best practice and deliver on environmental building or engineering solutions, is required.
• Proficiency in use of REVIT, AutoCAD, or similar software is required.
• Experience with planning, coordination, and implementation of an EMS and certification of the same according to international standards such as ISO 14001:2015, is desirable.
• Practical experience with an environmentally certified building, or environmental performance assessment and rating tools, is desirable.
• Experience in an international environment working on environmental outreach, is desirable.
• 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Expert in Water and Irrigation job at European Committee for Training and Agriculture

Deadline of this Job: 
30 September 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Expert in Water and Irrigation

Detailed assignments:
• (S)he ensures the proper planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Irrigation component for CEFA programs in Somalia and Kenya;
• (S)he will study and design the construction and operation of WASH components, including but not limited to works of water resources, treatment, pumping, water supply and distribution and storage; surface water and stormwater drainage including highway and land drainage, flood studies and flood prevention, sewerage systems and treatment, sanitation facilities;
• (S)he undertakes feasibility studies including preliminary investigations, data collection and site identification for potential irrigation development under the project especially;
• (S)he facilitates the synergies, collaborations and sharing of best practices among FSSFS project to effectively and efficiently implement CEFA’s water-related activities;
• (S)he ensures the development of accurate Bill of Quantities (BoQs) and detailed technical drawings for all the Water and Sanitation Infrastructure interventions in liaison with relevant technical staff from the government authorities and implementing partners;
• (S)he supervises and is responsible for all the technical aspect for project implementation, make sure that contractors complete project work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner with respect to standard engineering;
• (S)he ensures community involvement at all phases of the project and the development of community ownership of the project;
• (S)he guarantees the respect of construction standards as well as the security practices at the project site;
• (S)he supports the Procurement Officer and the Project Manager in designing and following the procurement plan, and procurement documents at all stages, according to the donor and NGO procedures;
• (S)he provides feedback to the monitoring and evaluation system in order to assess the effectiveness and the impact of the projects and propose recommendations for improvement;
• (S)he contributes to the development of constructive solutions to challenges identified by the community and contractors;
• (S)he facilitates and maintains a good professional relationship between, communities and contractors;
• (S)he provides technical reports on the component on a monthly basis and plans with comprehensive records of engineering work undertaken in the project including site visits and reporting of work progress;
• (S)he coordinates and supervises masonry and concrete construction works at all water and sanitation facilities (Earth dams, sand dams, institutional latrines, Household latrines, shallow wells, Water pans, boreholes, etc.);
• (S)he assists the formation and train on water and sanitation committees for specific water/sanitation facilities to be developed;
• (S)he follows up, inspects and ensures project materials are delivered measure to specified deliveries at field level in a timely way;
• (S)he documents Impact, Sustainability and best practices for Water projects in the area for learning, sharing and future replication.;
• (S)he supports the PM and the RC in writing new project proposals and concept notes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• (S)he is responsible of the:
o Design and preparation of water infrastructures plans (irrigation system, storage structures/reservoirs, wells) for their construction and rehabilitation, including preparation of the estimated costs, developing operations and maintenance plan;
o Assessment of the irrigation performance of the selected sites;
o Technical assessment of condition of the existing infrastructures as well as new potential areas and infrastructures;
o Support to the sustainable management of the water infrastructure;
o water demand and need analysis and capacity assessment survey of committees managing water infrastructures;
o Delivery of ToT to staff and trainings to community-based organizations (water users’ groups) and to professional associations on water infrastructures maintenance and management;
o Research and application of climate-smart technologies for water infrastructures (such as solar-powered kits, water distribution and drip irrigation systems);
o Assess the presence of specialized technicians in the area to provide technical training or alternatively train some of the local workers;
o Train members of water users groups on climate-smart technologies;
o Finalize and submit timely based reports;
o Any other activity that might be required.

Mandatory Requirements:
• University degree (Masters or Bachelor) in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Environmental Engineering / Water Engineering / Water and Sanitation or a related field;
• Minimum 4 years experience of management of natural water, management of hydrology, environmental, geology, and meteorology issues in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience in managing projects in the field of food security, livelihood and agriculture ;
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English;
• Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills, excellent advocacy and persuasion skills, able to think critically and motivate the team;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Willingness to travel regularly to field locations in Kenya and Somalia (mainly Puntland) for 40% of the time;
• Prior experience successfully managing culturally-diverse teams to achieve project outcomes;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with minimal support;
• Good command of AutoCAD, Project Design programs, MS Office applications and other computer programs;
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile environments;

Desired skills and experiences:
• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• Good technical knowledge in the fields of renewable energies applied to the water sector, better if at university level is a strong plus;
• Member of an engineering body;
• Previous experience in NGOs, no profit organization, humanitarian and international cooperation sector;
• Knowledge of Somali languages is an asset;
• Previous experience working in Somalia is an asset;
• Previous experience with International Donors including IFAD, EU, USAID, and AICS.

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