Plant and Equipment Engineer / Manager Job in Kenya


Lee Construction Ltd, a well established construction company with Projects in various parts of the country wishes to recruit a qualified professional for the position of Plant and Equipment Engineer / Manager.

Main purpose of the job

To provide the Company with steady flow of work through efficiently maintained equipment and motor vehicles.

Specific role

  • To maintain a good working fleet of motor vehicle and equipment
  • Planning for repairs and services in all sites in a timely manner
  • Review suppliers of plant and equipment and maintain a database of suppliers.
  • Implement overall preventive and predictive maintenance programs on a regular basis;
  • Examine the condition of existing machinery and equipments on a regular basis and deciding maintenance needs as required;
  • Maintain a database on all Lee Construction equipments and vehicles
  • Regular tracking of movement of all equipments
  • Provide timely legal documentation as required.
  • Design and establish an efficient system to monitor and control fuel consumption for all company vehicles and equipments
  • Coordinating of the disposal of obsolete equipment
  • Work with site managers for maximum utilization of plant and equipment.
  • To keep records such as job card and work tickets for HO and all Sites
  • Implementation and enforcement of company policies related to Asset / equipment management
  • To advice the management on transport and equipment issues
  • Supervise mechanics on Site to ensure performance and timely resolution of issues.
  • Work in collaboration with the Technical team and Site Agents to make sure that equipment operates at peak conditions every time.
  • Regular tracking of movement of all equipments
  • Any other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
  • Minimum – Diploma in plant/agricultural/mechanical engineering or related field
  • Minimum 5 years experience in fleet and equipment management, and hands on experience in Logistics and procurement.
  • Good interpersonal skills, excellent negotiation, ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills.
Application Process:
 
Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobs@leeconstruction.co.ke with subject line “Plant and Equipment Engineer” by Close of Business on 24th May 2013.

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.