Assistant Permanent Way Engineer at PeopleCentric Management Co. Ltd

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Assistant Permanent Way Engineer is required to carry out preparation for the preventive and corrective maintenance on the components of the track. This may involve; supervision and reviewing the work of staff responsible for maintenance and replacement of the track, junctions and appurtenances; ensuring work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performing related duties as assigned.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and ensure safety of way works in his /her charge; this consists of inspections and planning of track maintenance related tasks and ensuring track provides for safe and uninterrupted train operations.
• Ensure quality and progress of new works by preparing plans and estimates, measurements and executions.
• Develop and maintains maximum train speeds for track; develops and maintains track maintenance related forecasts and schedules.
• Performs field quality audits of the track maintenance and construction activities on the operating system.
• Maintains track and track way infrastructure asset management databases; maintains historical maintenance records and databases related to track and track way infrastructure.
• Coordinate and supervise permanent way team leaders
• Prepare annual permanent way budget requirement.
• Control expenditure in relation to budget allotment.
• Submit proposal to be included in track renewal programs.
• Handle emergencies quickly and ensure all necessary equipment are availed at site. He should take all possible measures to restore traffic.
• Ensure staff discipline is maintained within the frame work of rules.
• Investigate, monitor, inspect and analyze existing field conditions; prepare periodic and special reports and other necessary correspondence as assigned.
• Should ensure security of rails, chairs, sleepers and other materials in his charge and ensure that unused materials are stacked properly clear of the line, so as not to interfere with the safe running of trains.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya
• Knowledge in railway maintenance and be conversant with the railway general operating rules and regulations.
• Knowledge in principles and practices of safety in track equipment and maintenance

Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience in the railway maintenance, construction, design of railway track and structures.

Skills

• Ability to coordinate and manage inspection and maintenance staff.
• Be able to coordinate with officials of other departments
• Analyzing, evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the
• course of the work.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime, nights and/or weekends as required.
• Able to work long hours, in inclement weather conditions and exercise good judgments.
• Must possess sufficient mobility to inspect track way and structures, and in-progress construction.
• May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.