Maintenance Engineer Job in Sultan Hamud, Kenya - Aluminum Packaging Multinational

We are a Multinational company in Aluminum packaging industry with our headquarters in West Africa. 

We are in the process of setting up a Greenfield plant in Kenya based at Sultan Hamud.
 

The company seeks to recruit a customer-focused, results-oriented and efficient individual to fill the following vacant position:

Maintenance Engineer

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance of company plant & machinery and facilities (including buildings) according to company’s policy and international best practices.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the production equipment operates optimally and efficiently by supervising the maintenance processes daily.
• Responsible for all company machines & equipments both electrical and mechanical including installations.
• Ensure the maintenance inspections are carried frequently and records are maintained.
• Maintain relationship with statutory bodies and liaise with suppliers on technical issues.
• Review and recommend external contractors for projects on technical issues.
• Maintain adequate documentations for maintenance operations.
• Implement equipment start-up procedures to ensure the equipment are maintained as per the supplier manual.
• Analyse equipment failures, determine causes and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Adopt innovative approaches in the management of the facilities.
• Initiate the requisition for needed spare parts.
• Design, document, and implement engineering solutions to provide maximum engineering effectiveness with minimum disruption to production and operations.
• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Environmental, Quality and Safety policies and Food safety requirements and strategies.
• Establish goals in the department to high standard of quality product and specification.
• Carry out operations with efficient cost benefit considerations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be registered as an Engineer with relevant professional body.
• Advanced computer skills (Ms. Office & Auto CAD).
• More than 10 years cognate experience in a manufacturing multinational, 5 of which should be in a managerial/supervisory position.
• Advanced practical knowledge of PLC enabled machines, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Sound knowledge and experience in Quality systems, and Statistical Process Control.
• Excellent data interpretation and report writing skills.
• Good people management skills.
• Commercial Orientation.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the opportunities, please write in confidence to the Human Resources & Admin Manager before Wednesday 3rd December 2014. 

Send your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, telephone contacts, qualifications, experience and contacts of three referees to Kenya.hr@gzican.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.