Senior Wood Scientist

Senior Wood Scientist at Rural Electrification Authority in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

The Rural Electrification Authority, a State Corporation within the Energy Sector seeks to fill the following positions:

SENIOR WOOD SCIENTIST

MG 8
1 Post

Duties & Responsibilities:
He/she will be responsible for: Formulating, updating and maintaining technical specifications for poles for use in the electricity distribution function;Carry out quality verification of poles being delivered to the Company to ensure conformity to standards;Coordinate internal testing of poles and ensure conformity to Company technical standards and KS 516;Formulate, maintain and update procedures to be consistent with current trends in timber preservation;Supervise pole treatment facilities to ensure appropriate chemical treatment of wood poles in compliance with the set standards and specifications;Carry out inspection of raw seasoned poles before delivery to treatment facilities and coordinate their treatment in conformity with set standards;Formulate policy framework on ownership through concession of forest plantations and commercial tree growing for provision of power distribution pole; andUndertaking other tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Wood Science & Technology or other comparable qualifications from a recognized institution;At least five (5) years work experience in wood preservation industry;Knowledge on Quality Management Systems will be an added advantage , andComputer Literacy.

Applications (indicating current basic salary) together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and relevant testimonials including daytime telephone contacts and names of three referees and quoting the job title on the envelope should be sent to the office of the Chief Executive Officer at the address indicated below on or before 26th Sept, 2011.

The Chief Executive Officer
Rural Electrification Authority
P.O. Box 34585 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

REA is an equal opportunity employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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