Career
Opportunities at RVR
Rift
Valley Railways (RVR) Ltd is in the middle of a Ksh. 25 Billion
(USD.287M) turnaround process with major investments going towards expanding
and modernizing the fleet, improving rail infrastructure, introducing high-end
technology with a vision of becoming the premier rail and logistics provider.
Purpose: We require an all-round OCC desk Controller.
1
Post
Main
Purpose of the Job: Based in Nairobi the individual will
work from a control center using computerized network control systems to
coordinate trains, ensuring they are on the correct path and running on time.
Key
Duties / Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with all railroad
rules, procedures, and regulations for safety and operations
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Direct and coordinate railroad
traffic, issue permits and authorities, monitor all rail movements and maintain
computerized records of all activities
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Know assigned territory and keep
informed of changes in the physical characteristics
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Maintain familiarity with scheduled
trains, destinations, times of arrivals and departures
·
Communicate with personnel on weather
or any environmental conditions affecting train movement
·
Coordinate movement of trains
according to operating plan and customer needs
·
Monitor train movements
·
Report alleged violations of
operating rules and any irregularity relating to the movement of trains.
·
Plan in advance for smooth and
effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous material or
restricted shipments, and crossings to avoid unnecessary delays.
·
Coordinate track usage with
Engineering Department personnel.
Job
Skills
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high-level communication skills,
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critical thinking,
·
strong problem-solving skills
·
The ability to work under extreme
pressure and in emergency situations.
Competencies
/ Behaviors
·
Must have a good memory for learning
safety procedures and regulations and be able to concentrate for long periods
on detailed information.
·
They should have a high degree of
personal and decision-making autonomy.
Desired
Qualifications
·
At least a degree Business
administration
·
Diploma in I.T will be added
advantage
·
Intermediate level of Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills
·
Good command of written and spoken
English and Kiswahili (Minimum B Minus at secondary school level) preferred
that the applicants/entrants be between the age of 24 and 35
How
to Apply:
Suitably
qualified applicants should submit their application letters, with detailed CVs
including a day time contact phone number and email addresses citing the
relevant job title on the subject line to:- recruitment@rvr.co.ke
Note: The deadline for submitting application is
before by close of business on 17th November, 2016
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that you
provide us with a certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6 months
old.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted