H Young & Co (EA) is one of East Africa’s leading construction groups. For over 50 years H Young & Co (EA) Ltd has been building East Africa's infrastructure in partnership with various international partners making it the contractor of choice in East Africa.

With very wide expertise and experience in Civil, Mechanical & Structural Engineering, H Young has a track record in operating in all industries. The company applies its innovative and practical approach to both big and small projects.

The following positions are available and individuals seeking to be part of H Young’s team are encouraged to apply.

Safety Officer

The Safety Officer will be responsible for offering advisory services to management on all Health, Safety and Environment issues.

These include and not limited to the following range of specialist areas; fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Responsibilities
  • Preparing and ensuring implementation of health and safety strategies and developing internal policies.
  • Implementing the company Health and Safety Procedures and developing local work procedures to comply with legal obligations.
  • Carrying out job safety analyses and considering how risks can be reduced or eliminated.
  • Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and are working well.
  • Overseeing safety audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
  • Ensuring that staff is inducted according to the Safety Procedure.
  • Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all environmental, health and safety legislation and any developments in the industry, and liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
  • Maintaining a system for recording, reporting and investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences in the site.
  • Providing regular statistical summaries to Management and drawing attention to significant trends and occurrences.
Requirements
  • Degree in Environmental Sciences.
  • Professional Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Proven record of at least 4 years HSE experience in a reputable organisation.
  • Flexibility to varying working hours.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
Workshop Foreman (Heavy Equipment Workshop)

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for maintenance of heavy equipment. This includes and not limited to the following makes; Komatsu, CAT, Volvo and Hitachi.
  • Ensure full utilisation of workshop available labour and resources to achieve planned operationaltargets.
  • Supervise subordinates to produce quality work.
  • Assist the staff technically and train them.
  • Ensure that the technicians carry out the jobs within the allotted time.
  • Ensure the most effective use of available time and equipment.
  • Give practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinates.
Requirements
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option will be an added advantage).
  • Proven record of at least 8 years in maintenance of heavy equipment of which 4 are at a supervisory level.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Flexibility to varying working hours.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Effective communicator.
Carmix Operator

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the proper mix delivery and proper slump of concrete from the car mixer.
  • Ensuring timely delivery to sites.
  • Inspect the inside of car mixer drum on a daily basis to ascertain excess buildup and/or worn fins and report any deficiencies to the supervisor.
  • Maintain the car mixer in a safe operating condition and report any mechanical problems immediately to the supervisor.
Requirements
  • Holder of KCE Division III or KCSE mean grade of C- (minus).
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in driving a mixer truck.
  • A clean driving record.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Reliable with high level of integrity.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates should submit their application and detailed CV on or before 10th November 2011 to Jobs@hyoung.co.ke or send via post to;

The Human Resources Manager,
H. Young & Co. (E.A) Ltd.
P.O. Box 30118 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Clearly indicating the position on the email subject or the envelope

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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