1. Senior Engineer (Electrical)
Reporting to the Chief Engineer Electrical
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Will
be responsible for proper running of regions’ electrical installation.
- Will
coordinate repairs and maintenance of all electrical equipment/systems.
- Prepare
contract documents.
- Ensure
electrical project supervision in the region.
- Supervise
commissioning of new equipment in his/her area of jurisdiction and ensure
that power generated is of acceptable voltage and frequency.
- Will
inspect all equipment in the region and ensure preventive maintenance of
all electrical equipment is well scheduled, carried out and documented.
- Prepare
documentation for procurement of spare parts and attend to issues related
to overall power supply and distribution matters to the company premises,
housing estates and outstations.
Person Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current option) from a
recognized university.
- Registered
Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
- Corporate
Membership of a relevant professional body such as IEK.
- Have
served for a minimum of 7 years working experience in a technical busy
organization.
Key Competencies
- Have
demonstrated professional competence in handling electrical duties.
- Be
a team player.
- Able
to supervise and guide staff.
- Good
communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
2. Senior Corporate Communications Officer (Public Relations)
Overall Purpose
Responsible for enhancing the company’s corporate identity/image through
communication and promotion of goodwill and mutual understanding between the company and its various publics.
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Act
as a point of contact and liaison between KPC and various publics.
- Provide
strategic planning and leadership to enhance the corporate image of the
company.
- Evaluate
grants and sponsorship requests and implement the company’s Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.
- Formulate
and implement new PR programmes to help the company achieve its overall
objectives.
- Recommend
and implement informational and promotional strategies (campaigns) for
corporate and marketing purposes and design innovative PR and marketing
promotional materials.
- Originate
and co-ordinate company displays and exhibitions for both corporate and
market significance.
- Write
speeches for management in different fora.
- Ensure
standardization of all communication collateral e.g. speeches, press
release, opinion pieces, briefing notes, power point presentations,
photography, videographer, traditional and new media.
- Regularly
monitor the public’s perception of the company and report to management.
- Ensure
the organization get value for money in all its public relations
investments.
- Ensure
the organizations events and activities are conducted to the best
professional standards and are aligned with the overall corporate
strategic plan and communications objectives.
Persons Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors
Degree in Communication or Public Relations.
- Post
Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication from a recognized institution.
- Minimum
seven (7) years relevant experience.
- Membership
to a relevant professional body such as PRSK.
- Applicants
must be over 30 years
Key Competencies
- Strong
communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Good
Public Relations (PR), persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Ability
to show creativity, initiative and good judgment.
- Excellent
writing and editing skills.
- Must
have newsroom experience and have thorough understanding of how Kenyan media
operates.
- Must
have knowledge in implementing CSR portfolio or foundation.
- Ability
to research and evaluate results of a Public Relations (PR)
campaign/programme.
- Proficiency
in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
- Good
and demonstrable understanding of the local petroleum industry.
- Good
inter-personal, leadership and communications skills (oral and written).
- Must
be ready to travel at short notice in any part of Kenya.
3. Senior Engineer (Health, Safety and Environment)
Reporting to the Chief Engineer (Health, Safety and Environment).
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan
and execute Health, Safety and Environment audits.
- Responsible
for incidents investigation, interpreting technical plans, specifications and
drawings.
- Will
be able to write technical reports, design and review of workplace safety
systems, conducting HSE trainings, Health, Safety and Environment systems.
- Effectively
carry out workplace and environmental risk and control surveys.
- Good
understanding of both Local and International Health Safety and
Environment Regulations applicable to petroleum industry.
- Develop
and execute environment assignments.
Person Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science degree in any appropriate engineering field from a recognized
university.
- A
postgraduate qualification in Health, Safety and Environment.
- Registered
as a member with the relevant Health, Safety and Environment Institutions
locally or internationally.
- Registered
Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
- Registered
by the recognized Health, Safety and Environment organizations either
locally and/or internationally or any other technical professional body
recognized by the institution.
- Have
served for a minimum of 7 years working experience in a technical busy
organization.
Key Competencies
- Good
understanding and application of Health, Safety and Environment
regulations in petroleum industry.
- Be
a team player.
- Good
supervisory skills
- Able
to supervise and guide staff.
- Good
communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
4. Engineer I (Instrumentation & Control)
Reporting to the Senior Engineer (Instrumentation & Control)
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Will
be responsible for ensuring that all scheduled maintenance is carried out
on time.
- Ensuring
break down maintenance is carried out without any delays and recommending
spares for stock.
- Will
be responsible for writing regular maintenance reports.
- Will
be participating in projects implementation and liaising with other maintenance
departments in carrying out cross-cutting maintenance works within the sub
region.
Person Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science Degree in Electrical and Electronics or Telecommunications
Engineering from a recognized university.
- Have
served for a minimum of 5 years in a busy organization.
- Be
Registered Engineer with EBK.
- Be
a Corporate Member to a relevant professional body.
Key Competencies
- Have
thorough knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
- Have
proficiency in Computer Applications such as SAP.
- Knowledge
of PLC, SCADA and Fibre Optic Cable Systems will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
professional knowledge, competence, and ability to shoulder the
professional duties and responsibilities.
- Be
computer literate.
- Be
a team player.
- Able
to supervise and guide staff.
5. Quantity Surveyor 1
Reporting to the Chief Engineer (Civil)
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Study,
interpret and take out quantities from engineering and architectural
drawings and prepare estimates of proposed works based on Bills of
Quantities.
- Establish
and prepare budget estimates for building and civil works.
- Prepare
contract documents such as Bills of Quantities schedule of materials and
Specifications for use in submitting tenders and procuring quotations of
materials for maintenance work.
- Implement
maintenance program for civil and building engineering facilities.
- Carry
out pre qualifications of contractors to be invited to tender for building
and civil works.
- Carry
out analysis of tenders and preparation of evaluation reports on tenders
and quotations received and advise on the prevailing material and labour
market rates.
- Carry
out assessment and valuation of works for progress payment including
preparation of payment certificates for civil and building works.
- Carry
out contract administration; deal with contract interpretation,
variations, dispute resolutions and final statements.
Person Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor
of Science degree in Building Economics or Quantity Survey from a
recognized university.
- Have
relevant experience for a minimum of 5 years in a large and busy
organization.
- Be
a registered Quantity Surveyor with the Board of Registration of
Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).
- Must
be a corporate member of a relevant professional body e.g. AAK, IQSK.
- Have
proficiency in Computer Applications such as Ms Office, SAP.
- Must
have strong well developed written and verbal communication.
- Have
thorough knowledge of Safety Regulations.
- Is
capable of organizing work and supervising workers.
6. Engineer II (Operations)
Reporting to the Depot Manager
Job Profile
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Will
maintain accurate and up to date data base of product movements in the
pipeline system on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Will
monitor system losses/gains and advice operations manager and depot
manager.
- Ensure
that all custody transfer measurements are done accurately by performing
cross checks between manual measurements and automated measurements and
initiate the necessary corrective measure in liaison with Engineer I.
- Prepare
weekly batch tracking reports for all metered volumes with other methods
of measurement. Product scheduling, planning design, development and
operation of the pipeline, directing and controlling operations.
- Undertaking
more advanced master plan studies and complex operations of the pipeline.
- Supervision
of complex operations activities of the pipeline.
- General
administration, supervision and training of Assistant Engineers,
Technicians, Operators and Artisans.
Person Profile
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor
of degree in engineering field such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil,
Chemical or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Have
served for a minimum of 5 years in a busy organization.
- Be
registered with ERB at least as a graduate member.
- Corporate
Member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya or Member of a Professional
Engineering body recognized by the Institution.
Key Competencies
- Be
computer literate.
- Have
a thorough knowledge of safety regulations, operations and quality control
procedures.
- Demonstrated
self initiative, professional diligence, competence to shoulder the
professional duties and responsibilities.
- Good
planning and interpersonal skills.
- Be
a team player.
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the
address below quoting the advertised position on both the cover letter and the
envelope by 25th May 2012 enclosing CVs with full details of education
background, professional qualifications, relevant experience, day time
telephone contact and attach copies of Certificates.
Applications may also be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe
Plaza Ground Floor in the Application Box or posted through the address below:
The Managing Director
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
Nairobi.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is an equal employer.