Kwale International Sugar Company
Limited is seeking a highly qualified and suitable candidate in the following
position.
Position: Mechanization Supervisor
Position: Mechanization Supervisor
Department:Mechanization & Workshop Department
Reports To: Assistant Mechanization Manager
Job Summary: To enhance productivity, increase efficiency, increase yield of
land by incorporating mechanization methods that reduce unit costs.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Aid in efforts to find, evaluate,
improve and commercialize scale-appropriate agricultural machinery in crop
establishment, crop protection, irrigation harvest and farm transport
·
Aid in the development of training materials
and modules for service providers and other stakeholders that offers guidance
on machinery repair and maintenance, proper use, better-bet mechanized
agronomic practices
·
Aid in planning and reporting and
implementation of overview studies that identify and highlight constraints
experienced by service providers and the agro-machinery industry and identify
and recommend potential solutions
·
Aid and strengthen relationships and
partnerships with public and private sector partners
·
Assist in monitoring and evaluation
and statistical analysis and reporting efforts by providing quality input and
reports in a timely manner
·
Follow best practices in data
collection, and in organizing, managing, storing, and archiving data
·
Assist managers with budget, staff
management, and other activities as appropriate
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Experience
·
5 years’ work experience
Skills
·
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
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Prior experience managing a section
in a busy environment
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Exceptional planning and organization
skills
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Familiar with Microsoft office skills
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Keen on details
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Ability to make decisions
Position: Electrician
Department: Technical
Engineering
Reports To: Shift
Electrical Engineer
Job Summary: Install,
service, repair wiring, conduits, fixtures and other electrical devices,
systems and monitor to ensure for continued operational functionality.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Assemble, install, test and maintain
electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures,
using hand and power tools.
·
Diagnose malfunctioning systems,
apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the
cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
·
Connect wires to circuit breakers,
transformers and other components.
·
Inspect electrical systems, equipment
and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or
repair to ensure compliance with codes.
·
Advise management on whether
continued operation of equipment could be hazardous and recommend appropriate
action for consideration.
·
Test electrical systems and
continuity of circuit in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using
testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or oscilloscopes, to ensure that
all are compatible.
·
Plan layout distribution of
electrical wires, equipment and fixtures based on the job specializations and
local scenes.
·
Advise company on electrical supplies
and the efficacy of parts and components during purchase.
·
Maintain electrician license or
identification to meet government regulatory requirements.
·
Inspect on daily basis and identify
malfunctions of any electrical part, equipment or system and report to the
supervisor promptly for corrective action.
·
Maintain a record of all the works
completed so as to facilitate accounting activities.
·
Perform routine maintenance and
repair of the electrical system and equipment.
·
Clean equipment used and keep the
work area clean.
·
Any other duties as assigned by immediate
supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or
related field.
Professional Qualifications
·
Registration with Electricity Board.
Experience
·
3 to 4 years’ work experience
Position: Wireman
Department: Technical
Engineering
Reports To: Shift
Electrical Engineer
Job Summary: Install,
lay and repair wiring for electrical systems and equipment.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Install all types of commonly used
wiring and wiring accessories.
·
Locate and repair faults in
electrical wiring systems.
·
Identify different types of cables
and wires and advice on usage as required.
·
Read and interpret simple electrical
specifications, wiring and circuit diagram, and building plans.
·
Inspect and check the integrity of
electrical wiring systems and advise the company accordingly.
·
Correctly instruct, supervise and
transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worker assigned to team to
ensure safety and high quality of work.
·
Maintain a record of all the works
completed so as to facilitate accounting activities.
·
Perform routine maintenance and
repair of the electrical wiring system and equipment.
·
Clean equipment used and keep the
work area clean.
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Government Trade Test II or related
field.
Professional Qualifications
·
Registration with Electricity Board.
Experience
·
2 to 4 years’ work experience
Position: Electrical Technician
Department: Technical
Engineering
Reports To: Shift
Electrical Engineer
Job Summary: Help
create, maintain and repair electronic components and equipment used in any
equipment or device that involves electricity. Also work to keep machinery and
specialty equipment running correctly.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Maintain, diagnose and repair
electrical instrumentation and automation equipment used by the company,
industrial motor controls, pump drives and chemical feed systems.
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Maintain, repair and upgrade the
electrical distribution infrastructure for the company.
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Perform thermography of motor control
and electrical distribution panels; collect and analyse power quality data to
troubleshoot problems.
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Install, maintain, troubleshoot and
repair high voltage motors, control centres and de-energized high voltage
equipment.
·
Performance comprehensive
troubleshooting down to component level, to extend the life of obsolete
equipment and conserve funds.
·
Maintain and repair engine
generators; perform work on associated control circuit equipment.
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Install, maintain and repair building
circuits and related equipment.
·
Maintain electrical pneumatic and
electronic controls, alarms and SCADA systems, programmable controls and
related equipment.
·
Requisition for parts and supplies;
maintain records and prepare reports.
·
Oversee and inspect work performed by
outside vendors.
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Maintain a record of all the works
completed so as to facilitate accounting activities.
·
Perform routine maintenance and
repair of the electrical system and equipment.
·
Clean equipment used and keep the
work area clean.
·
Any other duties as assigned by
immediate supervisor
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or
related field.
Professional Qualifications
·
Registration with Electricity Board.
Experience
·
3 to 4 years’ work experience
Position: Mechanic (Trailers)
Department: Technical
Engineering
Reports To: Assistant
Workshop Manager
Job Summary: To
keep equipment / vehicles available for use by inspecting and testing
vehicles/equipment; completing preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups,
oil change, tire rotation and remedial maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Interview drivers or operators and
take a detailed history of vehicle/equipment performance or mechanical failure.
·
Diagnose vehicles / equipment based
on observational and mechanical testing as well as information provided by
driver, operators or user.
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Provide the workshop manager with
detailed estimates for repairs and replacements and obtain signature approval
prior to commencing work.
·
Inspect machines, engines, transmission
etc and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.
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Troubleshoot reported problems and
resolve them in a timely manner.
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Conduct repairs aiming for maximum
reliability and perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and
systems.
·
Test drive vehicles / equipment after
repair is complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any
other problems exist.
·
Describe vehicle’s / plant’s
condition to driver/ operator or user and follow-up questions.
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File appropriate documentation on
each repair.
·
Clean and apply lubricants to
machinery components.
·
Replenish fluids and components of
engines or machinery.
·
Provide guidance on correct
maintenance and preventive measures for machines or vehicles to users.
·
Undertake other duties as assigned
(e.g. Repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc).
·
Keep vehicle service records for
accountability purposes.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Government Trade Test II and above
qualification.
Experience
·
3 to 4 years’ work experience
How to Apply
Qualified
individuals are invited to send their application along with detailed CV ONLY
to hr.pbsourcing@gmail.com indicating the Position as the Subject of the email.
CVs
will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Deadline
for applications is 2nd November 2018.
