Technical Officer – Facility Management Job, Current Engineering Jobs In Kenya,

HR/004/08/2023

Job Purpose


  • To assist the Technical Services Manager in ensuring the Company’s infrastructure repairs and maintenance are done efficiently and in a cost-effective manner to meet the customers’ expectations while meeting the set health and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities


  •  Ensuring the company’s infrastructures function smoothly throughout their operational life.

  •  Developing, planning, and coordinating infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.

  •  Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing maintenance activities.

  •  Ensuring compliance with relevant WASREB regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.

  •  Management of the sewer distribution network.

  •  Preparing periodic reports and compliance documentation.

  •  Inputting into the design stages of a project and identifying future maintenance issues

  •  Liaising with the procurement department in procuring the required materials, tools, and equipment.

  •  Prepare and submit the Technical Manager proposals and concept notes for review.

  •  Conduct Energy audits and advise the department on the suitability and sustainability of existing energy sources

  •  Coming up with plans for improving and replacing the existing company infrastructure.

  •  Creating a strategic management system to benefit an organization’s infrastructure and people.

  •  Coordinating refurbishments and renovations.

  •  Ensuring buildings, plants, and machinery meet health and safety and energy efficiency standards

  •  Ensuring optimum utilization of resources and providing professional leadership to technical staff.

  •  Implementation of the strategic plan and the business plan at the technical level and implementation of management resolutions

  •  Implement safety standards to ensure the safety of staff and company facilities

  •  Ensure periodic performance appraisal in the department.

  •  Analyze and advise on the facility’s plant and equipment lifespan and usage.

  •  Develop and supervise an emergency/ standby teams to deal with emergencies and breakdowns

Qualifications & Experience


  •  A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or its equivalent

  •  A higher Diploma in lieu of a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience.

  •  A Registered Graduate Engineer with EBK and IEK in good standing

  •  Five (5) years of relevant working experience with at least two (2) years in a Supervisory Position

  •  Prior experience in routine and preventive maintenance of Pumps and other electromechanical systems.

  •  At least three (3) years’ experience in a water treatment facility as a facility/water supply operator/ maintenance officer.

  •  Experience in the STP works.

  •  Training from the KEWI on Pump maintenance will be an added advantage

Direct Reports


  •  Treatment Works Officer

  •  Sewer Lines Officer

  •  Electrician

  •  Pump Maintenance Assistant

  •  Mechanics

  •  Masons

How To Apply

Application should be sent to:

The Managing Director
Gusii Water & Sanitation Company
P.O Box3880 – 40200
KISII
Applicants to attach their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of their certificates and testimonials.
Application should be sent via e-mail only to: recruit@gwasco.co.ke
The applications should be received by close of business on 25th August 2023
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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