Maintenance Engineer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - Manufacturing Company

A well-established Manufacturing Company based in Nairobi is looking for a Maintenance Engineer. 

The job holder will be responsible for the entire plant and machinery maintenance, hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, technical trouble shooting, problem solving, engineering and spares stores.
 

Key Responsibilities;

• Help in project planning and execution.


• Ensure that maintenance is carried out within approved costs and budget.


• Scheduling planned preventive maintenance and unplanned work.


• Help in drafting maintenance strategies to help with installation and commissioning guidelines.


• Ensure comprehensive compliance with the occupational health and safety policy.


• Diagnosing breakdowns, root cause analysis for equipment failure and corrective measure.


• Ensure that all documentation and procedures are followed in line with ISO.


• Help the General Manager in sourcing of spares and services from different suppliers / distributors.


• Prepare requirements and ensure availability of maintenance work spares, materials and personnel.


• Maintain comprehensive records of stocks and maintenance carried out.


• Help General Manager in coordinating with contractors for jobs that cannot be handled in house.


• Take active part in controlling maintenance stores, tools, spares stores and equipment.


• Carry out and help in any other duties or functions as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Higher National Diploma or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.


• At least 3 years in a similar position.


• Have knowledge and usage of computer program packages.


• Have good knowledge of electrical – 3 phase circuits, single phase circuits.


• Should have fairly good knowledge of digital circuits, PLC based systems.


• Able to perform standard repairs on printed circuit boards.


• Be able to interpret and understand technical drawings and diagrams for fault finding.


• Must be able to handle a broad range of complex technical and professional work activities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Good planning, organizational skills, accountable and responsible.


• Accurate analytical thinking, result oriented and a good team player.


• Knowledgeable in Mechanical work (plant option), hydraulic & pneumatic related components and systems.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 35,000 – 45,000/= (Approx. 350 – 450 USD)depending on experience
 

Deadline: 10th October 2015   

Applications:
 

To apply, please follow the link: 

Blixen Court, Karen road, 

Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job