Electrical 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:

Electrical Engineer 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent will responsible for planning and coordinating all activities in the electrical section of the company including the generator area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic electrical plans by studying existing conditions, determining needs to accomplish operational plans and modify requirements and solutions.
• Prepare electrical engineering analysis of plant performance and efficiency.
• Manage the Engineering budget and procurement strategies.
• Oversee the scheduling of planned maintenance and manage critical, emergency and breakdown situations.
• Plan and implement electrical projects in line with company budget and specifications.
• Responsible for electrical devices, components, production equipment, transportation equipment, environmental control, materials handling, machine tools, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Review and critique proposed changes to engineering standards and policies.
• Review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards and good practices.
• Analyse and resolve work problems within the electrical department.
• Confer with other Managers and Supervisors to coordinate activities with other departments.
• Manage emergency response activities.
• Design, document, and implement engineering solutions to provide maximum engineering effectiveness with the minimum disruption to production and operations.
• Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s Environmental, Quality and Safety policies and strategies.
• Assign goals in the department for high standard of quality product and specification.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be registered as an Engineer with relevant professional body.
• Advanced computer skills (Ms. Office).
• 10 years practical experience in a manufacturing multinational, 5 of which should be in managerial or supervisory level.
• Advanced practical knowledge of PLC enabled machines.
• Sound leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Sound knowledge and experience in Quality systems and Statistical Process Control.
• Excellent data interpretation and report writing skills.

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.