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.
- 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.
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.