Engineer, Apprentice Technician and Procurement Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Corn Products (K) Ltd, an affiliate of Corn Products International, Inc producers of quality food ingredients and industrial products derived from the wet milling of corn wishes to recruit for the following positions:

1. Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Main Responsibilities
  • To plan and execute Electrical and Instrumentation projects to improve factory efficiency
  • To diagnose Electrical and Instrumentation faults and breakdowns and overseeing time critical repairs

  • To prepare and implement planned preventive maintenance of Electrical and Instrumentation equipment in the plant
  • To monitor electrical parameters in the electrical distribution board and carry out necessary corrective action to address any deviation from the expected values
  • To direct, instruct and supervise the electrical and Instrumentation team while carrying out assigned duties
  • To initiate procurement of Electrical and Instrumentation spares to maintain minimum stock in factory store
  • To ensure proper setting and operation of safety shut down systems in the factory
  • Developing of control systems for various plant equipment.
  • Ensure the calibration status of all the plant equipment and maintaining of the relevant record.
  • Design and development of the control loops and implementation on various plant equipment
Requirements/ qualifications
  • A Degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • At least Five (5) years practical experience in a busy manufacturing industry: Three (3) of which must be in handling PLCs and SCADA systems critical.
  • Good practical and technical skills
  • Good management and interpersonal skill
2. Apprentice Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Main Responsibilities
  • To diagnose Electrical and Instrumentation faults and breakdowns and implement time critical repairs
  • To implement planned preventive maintenance of Electrical and Instrumentation equipment in the plant
  • To monitor electrical parameters in the electrical distribution board and carry out necessary corrective action to address any deviation from the expected values
  • To ensure the weighing equipment are well maintained, calibrated and duly stamped by weights & measures inspector
  • To monitor the stock levels for Electrical and Instrumentation spares and advise the Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineer to initiate the procurement process as required
  • To ensure proper setting and operation of safety shut down systems in the factory
Requirements/ qualifications
  • An Ordinary Diploma in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • Good technical skills
  • Experience in handling PLCs and SCADA systems an added advantage
  • A team player
3. Procurement Assistant

Main Responsibilities

To assist the Procurement Manager in:-
  • Procurement of Corn and firewood
  • Raising of purchase orders for supplies including maize and firewood and services needed in the organization
  • Carry out evaluation and appraisal of existing as well as potential suppliers
  • Update supplier database
  • Dispatch authorized orders to suppliers and follow up outstanding orders for transport, fuel supply, milk, etc.
  • Expedite on delivery of goods and services from suppliers to ensure on time delivery of goods.
  • Distribution and filing of orders
  • Any other duties assigned by the superiors.
Requirements/Qualifications
  • A business related University Degree
  • CIPS Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
  • Flexibility and willingness to work long hours
  • Good working knowledge of MS office, especially Excel &Unix
  • Ability to multitask with other Departments
  • Good Customer relations skills
  • Honest
  • Minimum experience of 3 years in similar capacity.
If your background matches the above requirements, please send us your application, including current curriculum vitae, citing your current remuneration package to:

The Human Resource Manager
Corn Products (K) Ltd
Maksons Plaza, Westlands
P.O. Box 11889-00400
Nairobi

Or

P.O. Box 1012 – 30100
Off Kaptagat Road
Eldoret

To be received by us by Friday 16th September, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


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