Vacancies in Engineering Firm
Background
A leading engineering firm involved in numerous infrastructure
development projects in construction of irrigation canals, pipelines, dams,
roads, tunnels, hydro-power stations among other physical infrastructure
installations.
Their expertise in the above-mentioned areas has led to the successful
completion and commissioning of infrastructural installations that are in use
by millions of people and that have made communities’ lives easier and improved
their quality of life.
Our client seeks to recruit qualified and experienced professionals who will
add value to the firm to work on a key project based at the Bura Irrigation and
Settlement Scheme.
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Reports To: Head of Works
Job Summary
Design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of civil works structures in
the project area as per approved policies and procedures and in line with the
project objectives.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess and
inspect the irrigation and settlement scheme to determine appropriate
locations and positioning of civil works structures and equipment
- Work in
collaboration with surveying and planning team in mapping out and
designing appropriate project area layout and structures that will lead to
increased efficiency and effectiveness of the irrigation scheme
project
- Perform soil
and hydrological surveys, exploration and analysis and determine soil
mechanics to inform decisions on positioning and installation of civil
works structures and equipment
- Work in
collaboration with Surveyors and Planning Engineers in planning,
coordinating and overseeing the construction of civil works at the scheme,
including canal construction and pipes installation, drainage system,
roads and walkways in line with operating plans and civil engineering
standards
- Research and
advise on appropriate materials to use in construction to ensure longevity
of civil works structures
- Develop
construction budgets and costing
- Ensure
compliance with safety procedures and standards
- Perform
project monitoring & evaluation to determine if the project is
progressing as planned and make necessary adjustments in a timely manner
- Undertake
civil works rehabilitation
- Prepare and
submit regular reports on civil works
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- BSc Civil /
Structural Engineering
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management
- 8 to 10 years
work experience of in irrigation, civil and building works engineering
- MS Project and
AUTOCAD certification
- MSc Civil/Agricultural
Engineering will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Environmental Geosciences or Management of Agro ecosystems &
Environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will have an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in civil works in irrigation projects
- Good
communication skills
- Proficiency in
use of MS Project software
- Attention to
detail
- Good planning,
prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to work
under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
- Supervisory
skills
Job Title: Quality
Control Engineer
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Reports To: Head of Works
Job Summary
Establish and ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications and
develop continuous improvement programs to ensure high quality project
deliverables.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Assess and
inspect the irrigation and settlement scheme and set quality standards in
line with best practice, engineering standards and project objectives
- Plan,
coordinate and direct process and quality control programs in all facets
of the project designed to ensure continuous project operation consistent
with established quality standards.
- Formulate and
maintain quality control objectives and coordinate the objectives with
work procedures to ensure high quality output, waste minimization and cost
efficiency
- Establish
overall quality control procedures, including frequency of inspection,
methods, items to inspect and quality standards.
- Establish
program of statistical quality control and performance testing of
completed project deliverables
- Devise
sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for
recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data
- Ensure proper
inspection and testing of all materials in all processes
- Participate in
root cause analysis of faults/anomalies in the project and determine
corrective action to take, in collaboration with surveying, planning,
civil and mechanical engineering teams
- Participate in
determining the technical specifications of project deliverables as per
set requirements and ensuring they are adhered to
- Monitor the
project operations and notify the relevant departments of any technical
observations that may affect the quality of output
- Benchmark
project quality standards with local and international standards and
practices
- Prepare and
submit regular quality control reports
- Plan and
organize training activities related to quality and reliability of output
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- BSc
Agricultural/ Civil Engineering
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management
- 8 to 10 years
work experience of in irrigation, quality control and civil works engineering
- MS Project and
AUTOCAD certification
- MSc
Civil/Agricultural Engineering will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Surveying, Environmental Geoscience or Management of Agroecosystems
& Environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will be an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in irrigation projects
- Good
communication skills
- Proficiency in
use of MS Project software
- Attention to
detail
- Good planning,
prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to
work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
- Supervisory
skills
Job Title: Planning
Engineer
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Reports To: Head of Works
Job Summary
Planning and design of overall project area layout to determine appropriate
location and positioning of structures, equipment, materials and other
resources as per approved policies and procedures and in line with the project
objectives for optimal output from the project.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess and
Inspect the irrigation and settlement scheme to determine appropriate
locations and positioning of civil works structures, materials and
equipment
- Work in
collaboration with Surveying and Civil Engineering team in mapping out and
designing appropriate project area layout and structures that will lead to
increased efficiency and effectiveness of the irrigation scheme
project
- Plan ahead and
forecast future needs of the project in a timely manner in collaboration
with Surveying and Civil Engineering team
- Work in
collaboration with Surveyors and Civil Engineers in planning and
coordinating the construction of civil works at the scheme, including
canal construction and pipes installation, drainage system, roads and
walkways in line with operating plans and civil engineering standards
- Develop
construction budgets and costing in liaison with the Civil Engineer
- Ensure
compliance with safety procedures and standards
- Perform project
monitoring & evaluation to determine if the project is progressing as
planned and make necessary adjustments in a timely manner
- Prepare and
submit regular reports on future planning
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- BSc Civil /
Structural Engineering
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management
- 8 to 10 years
work experience of in irrigation, planning works, civil and building works
engineering
- MS Project and
AUTOCAD certification
- MSc
Civil/Agricultural Engineering will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Surveying, Environmental Geoscience or Management of Agroecosystems
& Environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will be an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in civil works in irrigation projects
- Good
communication skills
- Proficiency in
use of MS Project software
- Attention to
detail
- Good planning,
prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to
work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
- Supervisory
skills
Job Title: Safety
Engineer
Number of Positions: One (1)
Reports To: Project-in-Charge
Job Summary
Establish and ensure compliance with occupational safety and health standards
and regulations to attain overall safety at the project construction site,
minimal risk exposure to personal injury or damage to equipment, materials and
other resources to ensure continuous operation of the project and achievement
of project objectives.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep employees
free from danger, risk, or injury.
- Write and
revise safety policy, regulations and codes.
- Develop safety
programs to minimize losses due to injuries and property damage.
- Eliminate
unsafe practices and conditions at the project construction site.
- Inspect and
study the buildings, equipment, procedures and accident records at the
project construction site and point out safety hazards and ensure safety
regulation compliance.
- Advise ways to
fix unsafe structures or recommend changes in the layout of the project
area.
- Draw up plans
for the regular maintenance of machinery.
- Review and
inspect on-site safety conditions and investigate accidents, injuries and
occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Compile,
analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses
and accidents.
- Conduct or
coordinate employee training in safe work habits, safety laws and
regulations, hazardous condition monitoring and use of safety equipment.
- Review
employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
- Evaluate
adequacy of actions taken to correct safety and health inspection
violations.
- Interview
employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and
workplace incidents.
- Review plans
and specifications for installation of new machinery or equipment in order
to determine if all safety requirements have been met.
- Interpret
safety regulations for others employees.
- Recommend
process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure
to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
- Conduct or
test air quality, noise and temperature levels to verify compliance with
health and safety regulations.
- Provide technical
advice and guidance on how to handle health-related problems in
consultation with a qualified health practitioner and make needed changes.
- Install safety
devices on machinery, or direct device installation.
- Maintain
liaison with outside organizations such as fire departments and rescue
teams so that emergency responses can be facilitated if/when needed.
- Prepare and
submit regular reports on works at the project construction site.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- BSc Civil /
Structural Engineering
- Certified
Safety Engineer
- 10 to 15 years
work experience in handling safety issues in the construction industry
- Ability to
implement and uphold safety standards as per the approved policies
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management
- MSc Civil/Agricultural
Engineering will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Environmental Geosciences or Management of Agro ecosystems &
Environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will have an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in civil works in irrigation projects
- Good
communication skills
- Attention to
detail
- Good planning,
prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to
work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
- Supervisory
skills
Job Title: Supervisor/Foreman
Number of Positions: Five (5)
Reports To: Head of Works
Job Purpose
Effective supervision of labour teams to ensure that project deliverables are
met and quality standards are complied with.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee and
inspect all project activities performed by the labour teams on a
continuous basis to ensure high quality work output
- Work in
collaboration with the engineering team in developing project objectives
and deliverables
- Ensure labour
teams adhere to laid down guidelines, standards and procedures
- Provide
guidance and support to the labour teams
- Prepare daily
and weekly activity work plans for the labour teams
- Set
performance objectives for the labour teams in line with project
objectives
- Monitor the
project operations and notify the relevant departments of any technical
observations that may affect the quality of output
- Maintain
quality control objectives/requirements and coordinate the objectives with
work procedures to ensure high quality output, waste minimization and cost
efficiency in liaison with the Quality Control Engineer
- Implement
quality control procedures, including frequency of inspection, methods,
items to inspect and quality standards in liaison with the Quality Control
Engineer
- Ensure proper
inspection and testing of all materials in all processes in liaison with
the Quality Control Engineer
- Report/escalate
faults or anomalies in the project for corrective action to be taken, in
collaboration with surveying, planning, civil and mechanical engineering
teams
- Ensure
compliance with safety procedures and standards
- Monitor and
appraise performance of the labour teams
- Plan and
organize training activities for the labour teams
- Prepare and
submit regular progress reports on project activities and output
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Higher Diploma
in Civil/ Agricultural Engineering
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management
- 5 to 10 years
experience in irrigation works, installation of gates, gabion works and
building works for Supervisors
- 3 to 5 years
experience in irrigation works, installation of gates, gabion works and
building works for Foremen
- Certification
in Surveying, Environmental Geoscience or Management of Agroecosystems
& Environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will be an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in irrigation and construction projects
- Strong supervisory
skills
- Good
communication skills
- Attention to
detail
- Strong
planning, prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to
work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
Job Title: Surveyor
Number of Positions: Four (4)
Reports To: Head of Works
Job summary
Effective survey of overall project area to
determine appropriate location and positioning of structures, equipment,
materials and other resources as per approved policies and procedures and in
line with the project objectives for optimal output from the project.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform
topographical, geological, geophysical, climatological and aerial surveys
and satellite imagery to map out and design appropriate project area
layout
- Survey, assess
and inspect the irrigation and settlement scheme to determine appropriate
locations and positioning of civil works structures, materials and
equipment in collaboration with civil, planning and quality control
engineering teams
- Plan ahead and
forecast future needs of the project in a timely manner in collaboration
with Planning and Civil Engineering team
- Advise on
appropriate/ alternative areas to locate or position project installations
guided by topographical, geological, geophysical, climatological and
aerial surveys
- Collaborate
with Civil and Planning engineering teams in resolving faults or anomalies
in the project
- Prepare and
submit regular reports on project area surveys
Professional Qualifications and Experience
- BSc Surveying/
Geospatial Engineering/ Geology/ Environmental Geosciences or related
qualification
- Proficiency in
use of surveying tools, equipment and software
- MS Project and
AUTOCAD certification
- 3 to 5 years
experience in ground survey works
- Experience in
working with Total Station Software
- Post-graduate
qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage
- Certification
in Management of Agro ecosystems & Environment will be an added
advantage
- Ability to
speak Somali language will be an added advantage
Key Skills & Competencies
- Sound
technical skills in surveying, especially in irrigation and construction
projects
- Good
communication skills
- Attention to
detail
- Strong
planning, prioritizing and organizational skills
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Ability to
work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Good reporting
skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a cover letter and detailed
CV clearly indicating their current telephone number and email address to careers@thehrpractice.net
Include the names of 3 referees with their current telephone and email
contacts.
In your application, please quote your current and expected salary.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Application deadline: Monday, 19th November 2012. Note: DO NOT attach
certificates.
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