Kwale International Sugar Company
Limited (KISCOL) is looking for an experienced, self-driven Civil Engineer with a wealth of industry
knowledge.
To ensure success, the ideal candidate should be comfortable splitting their hours between the office, on-site visits, field visits, facilities and buildings inspections and attending compliance and regulatory meetings.
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) is looking for an experienced, self-driven Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist with a wealth of industry knowledge.
To ensure success, the ideal candidate should be comfortable splitting their hours between the office, on-site visits, field visits, facilities and buildings inspections and attending compliance and regulatory meetings.
The Civil Engineer should be a
critical thinker and have sound subject knowledge of mathematics and physics to
identify and solve engineering problems. The ideal candidate must also possess
a certain level of creativity in order to present innovative solutions and
improvements to technical processes.
They must be able to effectively
communicate ideas, make recommendations, negotiate project details with their
team, subcontractors and regulatory and compliance agencies.
Responsibilities:
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Develop detailed designs.
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Doing feasibility assessments and
site inspections.
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Preparing and implementing projects
plans.
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Researching and providing estimates
for projects.
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Reviewing government regulations and
ordinances for compliance.
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Monitoring and optimizing safety
procedures, civil engineering and production processes and regulatory
compliance.
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Making recommendations or presenting
alternative solutions to problems.
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Confidently liaising with
professional sub-contractors and regulatory agencies.
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Project management duties (e.g.
managing budgets, resources and deadlines, acquiring and compiling quotation
etc.)
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil
Engineering.
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Registration/licensure as a
Professional Engineer.
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A minimum of ten (10) years’ industry
knowledge strongly desirable.
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Familiarity with design software such
as Autodesk, AutoCAD civil 3D and MicroStation.
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Knowledge of map creation software
and photo imaging software.
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Proficiency in site layout, grading,
utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.
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Strong analytical and critical
thinking skills, with high level of accuracy in calculations and design.
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Excellent time management skills to
ensure projects deadlines are met
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Leadership skills to effectively
manage diverse groups of professionals; working on projects.
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Ability to coordinate more than one
project at a time.
Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) is looking for an experienced, self-driven Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist with a wealth of industry knowledge.
Department: Survey Department
Reports
To: Surveyor
Job
Summary: Responsible for using specialized
equipment and computer software to create geographic maps which contain
administrative borders, transportation networks and environmental resources
Primary
Responsibilities:
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Perform duties as a Geographic
Information Specialist in support of the agriculture development program of the
company.
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Obtain, digitize, manage and
distribute authoritative standardized spatial information products and services
for the execution of agriculture and out-grower strategies and plans.
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Obtain, digitize and maintain current
spatial data layers and relational databases, compliant with current company
standards.
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Provide direct service support to
training of field agriculture staff and out-grower staff involved in the
provision of extension and contracting services.
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Provide technical support for the
creation and visualization of data layers and map products using arc GIS
software products.
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Responsible for field data collection
using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology
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Update GIS master database layers for
spatial geometry and attributes and the metadata associated with each GIS data
layer.
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Generate/re-generate standard map
products and maintain, update and document GIS data standards and the
specifications for digital area deliverables.
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Conduct and consult on data needs
assessments.
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Perform ad hoc analyses and create ad
hoc map products as required.
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Review technical requirements to meet
data development objectives and perform quality assurance on data deliverables
received for inclusion in the GIS.
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Provide consultation GIS planning and
resolution of issues, technical assistance and training and liaison with users.
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Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person
Specifications
Academic
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Survey,
Geographical information system, Remote Sensing or any other related field.
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Must be registered by professional
body.
Experience
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Minimum 3 years’ work experience
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Experience in Agricultural sector
preferred
Skills
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Proven work experience as a GIS or
similar role
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Hands-on experience with relevant
computer software e.g. AUTOCAD
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Familiarity with GPS technology
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Good math skills
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Ability to meet deadlines
Kwale International Sugar Company
Limited (KISCOL) is looking for an experienced, self-driven Irrigation Engineer with a wealth of industry knowledge.
Department: Irrigation Department
Reports
To: Head of Irrigation
Primary
Responsibilities:
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Conduct and document topographic,
cross sectional and longitudinal surveys of the command areas for irrigation
areas planned, and advice on the siting, design and construction of all
irrigation infrastructures required.
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Ensure appropriate sustainable systems,
consider and propose designs/plans, and advice on the extraction pumps to be
used for irrigated cane farming which will efficiently achieve expansion and
increase of irrigated cropping in the company’s cane farming operations.
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Check and verify all individual site
plans, profiles, designs and cost estimates for complete irrigation projects,
including all appropriate irrigation infrastructure e.g. field turnouts, drop
structures etc.
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Based on the site conditions and
individual site – research knowledge of soil type/ structure/characteristics,
determine and identify source of cost – effective, sustainable and appropriate
irrigation system for the entire conveyance to the cane fields.
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Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs)
and CAD drawings for irrigation infrastructure.
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Provide and verify specifications and
quality of all construction materials to be utilized.
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Prepare work plans for the
construction of irrigation infrastructure.
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Oversee construction, implementation
by contracted labor and certify all irrigation infrastructure work carried out
as required.
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Contribute to proposals related to
investments in irrigated cane farming and the construction of irrigation
infrastructure, floods control and river flow management structures for further
expansion of irrigation areas and infrastructure.
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Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person
Specifications
Academic
Qualifications
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Be in possession of a Bachelor of
Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio systems
Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing or Soil and Water Environmental
Engineering from a recognized institution.
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Be registered by Engineers Board of
Kenya (EBK)/Kenya Technologists Registration Board. (KETRB)
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Have current valid annual practicing
license from the Engineers Board of Kenya/ KETRB
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Have corporate membership with the
institution of engineers of Kenya (IEK)./KETRB
Experience
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Minimum 5 years’ work experience
Skills
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Hands-on experience with relevant
computer software and ability to relate them to the irrigation and drainage
function.
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Proficiency in computer aided design
( Auto Cad)
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Good math skills
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Ability to meet deadlines
How
to Apply
Qualified individuals are invited to
send their application along with detailed CV to hr.pbsourcing@gmail.com
indicating the Position as the Subject of the email.
To be considered, your application
must be received on/before the 9th May 2019.
