Qualified experienced Mechanic and Plumber and Pipe Fitter wanted urgently in a flower farm based in Ruiru.
Diploma in plumbing, have at least 2 years experience AND Knowledge in PVC fittings. Diploma in Mechanical engineering AND 3 years experience in plant mechanics.
DN/A 1357
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

We are in the process of diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation. In this regard we seek to enhance our human capital base by filling the following strategic positions with vibrant and competent Kenyan Citizens:-

1.    Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:Enabling production targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to mechanical failures.Planning and implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.Preparing operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.Operating the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money, material and time.Preparing timely, divisional monthly reports.Enforcing safety policy in the factory.Organizing plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.Planning and co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.Improving the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.Maintains high level of discipline within the division.Providing strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in ManufacturingA holder of Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.Post graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management, strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental management or any other related field from a recognised institutionRegistered with a professional body.Attended a senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeksPerformance and results.Computer proficiencyAged at least 30 years and above2.    Senior Internal Auditor      
Reporting to the  Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for:Conducting independent audits of the operational and financial functions of Sony sugar so as to identify weaknesses in the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and propose recommendations for improvementPrepare annual audit schedules and programs, perform risk exposure assessments and provide recommendations to minimize the risks and safeguards the Company assets.Carry out system audits and appraise the application and adequacy of accounting, financial, procurement and other controls.Review the work of internal auditors for quality and completeness, taking key risks into consideration.Prepare and submit audit reports including recommendations to management and the Board Audit Committee.Follow up on recommendations to ensure they are implemented.A degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from a recognized University.A qualified accountant (CPA Finalist / ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in a Manufacturing or Audit firm.Good analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills.Experience in using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).Possession of CISA qualifications an added advantage.Below 45 years of age
Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the legal Officer will be responsible for:Ensuring all legal affairs of the Company are efficiently managed and provides legal services to all departments of the Company.Reviewing and drafting contracts, leases and agreements on behalf of the Company.Providing legal advice on suits filed by or against the Company.Advising the Company on any new laws, regulations or statutes relevant to activities of the Company.Acting as a legal consultant for the Company in any legal matters, mediations, arbitrationsOffering support to the procurement unit on legal matters.Drafting letters and correspondences on behalf of the Company, when called upon to do so.Assisting in establishing an effective court cases management systemDeveloping key controls, alerts, measures and reporting systems to minimize risks.Developing an effective contracts management system.Advising management through monthly reports on contract status and any potential exposures.Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable University and enrolled as advocate of the High Court.Postgraduate Diploma from Kenya School of Law.At least five years working experience in a busy commercial oriented organization.Good appreciation of Public Procurement processes in the public sector.Knowledge in contract management/administration.Good communication, drafting, negotiating and arbitration skills.High personal integrity.Below 45 years of age 
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:Ensuring effective coordination, budgeting and execution of specific activities in his/her section aimed at securing optimal plant/equipment availability for efficient sugar processing. He/she will also be responsible for:Planning, installation and Commissioning of electrical machines and systems to the right standards.Planning and Supervision of all electrical Section human resources, daily works and maintenance.Availing of electrical equipment, Machinery and Systems to meet the desired corporate goalsEmbracing of customer focus, teamwork, integrity and staff requirementsEnsuring health, safety and environmental practices are adhered to.Controlling cost of running electrical equipment, machinery and human resources within the approved targets.Availing of electrical plants by carrying out trouble shooting in electrical lines, machines, electrical drives and their systems.Carrying out proper section planning and execution of budget and capital projects within the approved targets.Periodically reviewing equipment and systems in line with market technology changes and advice management appropriately.Must be holder of Bsc. (Electrical Engineering) from a recognized University.Knowledgeable in electrical fault diagnosis, trouble shooting, equipment maintenance, budgeting, condition monitoring and maintenance or project management or strategic management.At least 5 years ‘hands- on’ experience from a recognized firm preferably manufacturing industry and conversant with work on electrical systems up to 11kv and above.Demonstrate ability in Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Programme Logic Controls systems (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Relays & Metering testing and calibration . Instrumentation and Electronic controls will be an added advantageMust be knowledgeable in energy management and conservation systems.Member of relevant Professional bodyAble to display high level of integrity with good interpersonal and communication skillsChampion the section Quality and Environment  Management SystemsMust be IT ProficientMust be able to work long hours to meet deadlinesAged below 45 years5.    Instrument Superintendent

Reporting to Instrument Engineer, the Instrument Superintendent will be responsible for:-

Ensuring effective coordination and execution of specific activities aimed at securing optimal plant/equipment availability for efficient sugar processing.Ensuring appropriate installation, commissioning, maintenance, service and repair of all instrumentation equipment, machines and systems.Managing periodical inventory of equipment, machinery, systems and spares. Update/ review upgrade, obsolescence, technology, replacement and replenishment. Advice management appropriately.Ensuring compliance with the sectional approved expenditure plans.Adhering to environmental, health and safety policy.Organizing and coordinating staff duty allocation and performance in instrument section.Prepare periodic section reports as shall be required.Preparing and executing planned preventive maintenance for all instruments and control equipment to assure reliable and accurate functioning/ optimal asset life cycle management.Overseeing control and measurement of equipment calibration programs in liaison with service providers to augment these services and maintain records.Undertaking In - house training for workforce.  Advise and follow up on staff training needs with relevant offices.Championing the section Quality and Environment  Management SystemsCarrying out proper section planning and execution of budget and capital projects within the approved targets.Attending to any other duties as shall be assigned by superiors.B. Sc. In Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation/electronics.Minimum 3 years relevant post college experience in controls and Instrumentation preferably in a production environment.Must demonstrate knowledge and competency in configuring & Programming Industrial Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Programme Logic Controls systems (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systemsMust possess experience in supervising junior engineers and artisans in work tasks.Able to display high level of integrity with good interpersonal and communication skillsUndertake cross functional tasks in a team context.Registered as a graduate engineerMust be IT ProficientAbility to work long hoursAged below 45 years.  6.    Production Superintendent (3posts)

Reporting to Production Manager, the Production Superintendent will be responsible for:-

Coordinating of all shift operations to ensure that the projected quantity and quality of sugar is produced efficiently.Effective manning deployment of workers/operators on shift.Optimal cane off-loading, stacking and feeding into the cane carriers.Effective control of juice treatment and clarification processesSugar loss prevention and control in processing.Effective and efficient handling of sugar in drying, weighing, bagging processes and assuring safe storage as per SOP’s.Effective treatment and supply of water to satisfy requirements in the factory and residential estates.Motivation and competency development of workers.Ensuring good human and industrial relationsHolder of any of the following degrees Bsc. Chemical Engineering, / Food Technology , /Industrial Chemistry or,  Chemistry from a recognized universityMinimum 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing plant.Must be a person of high personal integrity, good interpersonal and   communication skillsProficient in IT  and a team playerAged below 45 years( 10 posts)
Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the Fitter will be responsible for:Ensuring availability of Plant by repairing breakdownsMonitoring operations to detect defectsEnsuring safe house keepingCarrying out programmed jobsRepairing of breakdowns effectively to be able to handle pumps and general machinery alignment both angular and linear. Must be able to read Vaneer  calipers and Micrometer Screw gauge  amongst the toolsCarry out routine maintenance of equipment and plantHolder of KCSE C or KCE Div. III certificate and aboveDiploma in Mechanical Engineering with three (3) years relevant work Experience or,Craft certificate in Mechanical Engineering with at least five (5) years relevant Work experience preferably in a busy manufacturing firm.Aged below 45 years(2 posts)

Reporting to Boiler Supervisor, the High Pressure Welder will be responsible for:-

Carry out manufacture, repair and maintenance of equipment/plant components through welding processes, with special bias to steam boiler (high pressure) systemsWelding of pressure parts both boiler and stir compressor parts.Welding of boiler pressure parts.Welding or plugging tubes.Repairing of tubes.Welding or repair of steamed compressors and piping.Maintaining safety of the welding gas equipment.Ensuring safety of machines, equipment and his co-workers.Ensuring good housekeeping.Hard facing of induced draft fans.Handling general welding jobs at the boilers.KCSE/KCE  certificateFinal Craft Certificate in WeldingFive (5) years’ experience in welding (Arc, Gas, TIG/MIG, etc.) in a busy manufacturing, steel construction, or similar industryPreference will be given to those with experience in welding high pressure steam systemsPossession of Coded Welder Approval Test Certification or equivalent qualification will be added advantageAged below 45 years(5 posts)

Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Machinist will be responsible for

Carry out manufacture, repair and maintenance of equipment/plant components through welding processes, with special bias to steam boiler (high pressure) systems. Processing (turning, milling, shaping, gear cutting, etc.),Do precision machining Production of components through various machining processes to support equipment/plant maintenance activities of the factory. Making spare parts by turning, milling and shapingEnsuring spare parts are made on the lathe shaper and milling machines.Making new spare parts or machine parts.Repairing old parts by turning and rebuilding worn out area.Doing wide range of repairs with the lathe, shaper, miller and drilling machine.KCSE/KCEFinal Craft Certificate,Five years’ ( 5) years post qualification experience in a busy workshop handling all machining processes (turning, milling, shaping, gear cutting, etc.),Experience in precision machiningAged below 45 years(2 posts)

Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Fabricator will be responsible for

Reconditioning of old parts e.g. heavy  duty knives, rakes, inter-carrier Tail drum ringsFabrication of new parts and refurbishing of equipment.Casting of non-ferrous items as requested e.g. aluminum and brass items.Making cane knifes.Safety awareness.Interpretation of drawingsProduction, repair, maintenance and installation of equipment/plant through fabrication processesMinimum KCSE/KCEFinal Craft Certificate Fabrication & WeldingFive (5) years’ experience gained in a busy steel fabrication workshop/firmAged below 45 yearsIf you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) immediately but not later than July 14, 2012 to:

Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo

Kilimanjaro Biochem Ltd is Tanzania's first Bio-Ethanol project with 22000 litres per day distillery having commenced in July, 2011.

The project is located at Mwanga in Kilimanjaro Region.

The product - Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) with 96.4% purity is import substitute.

Currently, Tanzania is importing ENA from South Africa, Kenya and Asia.

The Company is looking for a winning team of young Graduates and Technicians as per following requirements:

1. Shift Supervisors - should have B.Sc degree with specialization in organic chemistry or Micro- Biology obtained from recognized Institution. Candidates with 2-3 years experience in edible oil, food and beverages industry preferred.

2. Laboratory Technicians - Holder of a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Medical laboratory Sciences, registration by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician Technologist Board (KLTTB) will be an added advantage. 3-4 years work experience preferred in Edible oil. Food and Beverages Industries.

3. Boiler Operators - Qualified Technicians with 4-5 years experience in running 3-10 tons per hour capacity Boilers in Textiles or Sugar or Brewery or Oil mill. Holder of a certificate from the Government Trade Test or from any other recognized institute.

4. Electrician, fitter and welders - Well trained candidates with at least three years experience in manufacturing industry and a certificate from a recognized institute.

Interested candidate should send 1-2 page bio data (cv) in text form in the main body to email address tzprojects@hotmail.com without any file attachments before September 20th, 2011.

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Bidco Oil Refineries Limited, East Africa’s leading FMCG Company has embarked on its journey towards world class.

With state of the art manufacturing facilities, excellent nation wide distribution network and delivering top class quality products to consumers has been our forte in line with our philosophy of happy, healthy living.

Core to Bidco’s operations is the adopted philosophy of Kaizen, commitment to continuous improvement and implementation of world class systems & processes and believing that there’s always a better way of doing things.

For its endeavors towards plant expansions and launch of co- generation project to be self reliant for its power and energy needs, we are looking for young, dynamic, enthusiastic & qualified professionals for the following positions:

Power Plant in Charge (1 Position)

Ref: CO-GEN/01/PPIC/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth operation of cogeneration plant independently.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) with 8 - 10 years of working experience in handling power plants of 3 MW and above.

Shift in Charge - Power Plant (3 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/02/SIC/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth running of the power plant in the shift

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Degree/Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) with 5-6 years working experience in handling power plants of 3 MW and above

Turbine Operator (3 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/03/TO/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth running of the turbines in the shift.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) with 10-12 years working experience in handling turbine operations

Instrument Technicians (3 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/04/IT/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth running of the electronic equipment in the shift.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation with 4-5 years working experience in PLC, SCADA, power plant.

R O (Reverse Osmosis) Plant Operator (3 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/05/ROPO/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To run the RO plant efficiently and supply the desired water quality for Boiler.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Diploma Engineering/Science Graduate with 5-6 years RO water treatment working experience.

Fitter (3 Positions)

Ref: 06.2011/CO-GEN/06/FIT/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: Carry out preventive & predictive & breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment such as turbines, pumps, bearings, valves, etc.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Diploma Engineering (Mechanical) with 5-7 years experience in overhauling of Turbine & Boiler operations.

Electrician (3 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/07/ELEC/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth running of 11 KV HT/LT power distribution network.

Desired Academia, Qualification, Skills & Work Experience: Diploma Engineering (Electrical) with 5-10 years experience in 11 KV HTILT & power plant experience.

Boiler Operators (2 Positions)

Ref: CO-GEN/08/BO/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To ensure smooth running of high pressure boiler.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience: Diploma Engineering (Mechanical) & Boiler operator certificate,12-15 years experience of working on high pressure boilers.

Group Internal Auditor (1 Position)

Ref: 01/GIA/07-2011

Major Job Responsibilities:

Microbiologist (3 Positions)

Ref: 04/MB/07-2011

Major Job Responsibility: To lead the microbiological requirements in carrying out
relevant laboratory and clinical studies including micro risk assessment, documenting and implementing test protocols & leading HACCP initiatives.

Desired Qualification & Work Experience:

Job Function: Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance/Packaging Qualification: Post Graduation - Others -Post Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) School & Graduation - Others -Graduate (Others -Relevant Stream) Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Additional Information:
The post require 5 to 10 years hands on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory.

Interested candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant experience by email before 15th May 2011 on the following address.

Sukari Industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
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