Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in
East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and
Rwanda.
Mechanical Engineer
Job Ref: HR-ME-09-2012
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Engineer will be
expected to deliver on operational and technical requirements in accordance
with our quality standards while guaranteeing that we are true to our vision of
being the Media of Africa for Africa.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation
of routine maintenance plans and tasks for a rotary web-offsetprinting
press and ancillary equipment;
- Implementation
of planned and preventive maintenance tasks;
- Troubleshooting
and resolving of machine problems and break downs expeditiously;
- Installation
and commissioning of new production equipment;
- Implementation
of safe working practices;
- Supervision
of plant technicians.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Basic
University Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
- At
least 3 years working experience;
- Knowledge
/awareness of OSH Act of 2007;
- Knowledgeable
in applying best practice for print production;
- Demonstrable
capability to fit and contribute within a technical and professional team;
- Ability
and readiness to work long hours.
Electrical Engineer
Job Ref: HR-EE-09-2012
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Engineer will be
expected to deliver on operational and technical requirements in accordance
with our quality standards while guaranteeing that we are true to our vision of
being the Media of Africa for Africa.
Key responsibilities
- Preparation
of routine maintenance plans and tasks for a rotary web-offset printing
press and ancillary equipment;
- Implementation
of planned and preventive maintenance tasks;
- Troubleshooting
and resolving of machine problems and break downs expeditiously;
- Installation
and commissioning of new production equipment;
- Implementation
of safe working practices;
- Supervision
of plant technicians.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- B.Sc.
Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized
university;
- At
least 3 years working experience preferably in a busy production plant or
print shop;
- Knowledge/awareness
of OSH Act of 2007.
- Knowledge
of personal computers (hardware/ software) and LAN experience;
- Knowledgeable
in applying best practice for print production;
- Demonstrable
capability to fit and contribute within a technical and professional team;
- Ability
to cope with pressure, work odd hours while adhering to tight deadlines.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email
their applications and detailed CVs online to:http://careers.nationmedia.com on
or before 9th October, 2012.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.