Chemelil Sugar Shift Engineers Jobs in Western Kenya

Our Company is a leading sugar miller with a heritage spanning over forty years, situated in Western Kenya along Awasi – Nandi Hills road (about 55km from Kisumu).

We seek for suitable qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens who are dynamic, self motivated and results oriented candidates for the following positions.

Shift Engineer
Two (2) Posts
Reporting to Engineering Manager - Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate Inspection of all equipment and plant to ensure that they are in good working condition and submit daily inspection report to the engineering managerPrepare annual maintenance schedules and agree with Engineering Manager- Mechanical on manning levels and materials requirements.Plan and carry-out periodic mini, weekly and annual maintenance tasks timely and efficiently.Monitor compliance to safe working conditions of personnel and equipmentRequisition for spares required for plant maintenance timely.Propose annual operating and maintenance budget.Run a condition monitoring system to get feedback on plant condition at all times.Propose plant modifications and carry out when approved.Monitor mill sanitation to reduce on loss of sucrose by microbial activity.Minimum Qualifications/Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentMembership to a relevant professional body e.g. I.E.K. and/or be registered engineer with ERBMinimum six (6) years experience gained from a large manufacturing concern preferably three (3) years of which should be in the sugar industry.Conversant with Sugar Mills.Team player and ability to mobilise effortShould be innovativeShould have knowledge in risk assessmentAbility to work beyond normal hoursProficiency in Office Suite Computer ApplicationsHave high integrityAbility to achieve strict targets.Coaching and counselling skillsAppreciation of basic accountingKnowledge of labour lawsGood communication skillsKnowledge of technical computer applications e.g. MS projectIf you meet the above criteria, please send an application letter with a detailed curriculum vitae stating your age, present employer, position, current salary and benefits, expected salary, day-time telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach the undersigned by 28th February,2011

Our vision: To be the company of choice in the manufacturing of sugar and related products in the region.

Managing Director
Chemelil Sugar Company Limited
P O Box 1649
Kisumu

E-mail: info@chemsugar.co.ke

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