Coxswain at Kenya Power

Reporting to the Transport Engineer, the successful candidate will be operating a company boat to ferry Company staff and equipment within the Lamu Islands. The specific tasks will entail:- 

• Ferry employees and loading/unloading of materials for operation from the boat within designated points as instructed.
• Ensure good maintenance and safe custody of the boat and equipment.
• Ensure safety of products/goods in the boat and its crew.
• Observe and comply with marine code of conduct and other related legal laws.
• Ensure payment of taxes/levies and valid licences for the boat are available at all times.
• Carry out daily cleaning and minor routine maintenance of the boat
• Report any malfunction of the boat for timely repairs.
• Prepare fuel cost returns
• Maintain and make timely records of mileage returns.
• Performe any other duties as may be assigned.

 Appointment Requirements 

• KCSE Certificate.
• Coxswain licence from Kenya Ports Authority or other comparable organizations
• Valid Driving License class BCE.
• Three (3) years rowing/sailing experience
• Excellent navigating skills and understanding of wind patterns in the Indian Ocean
• First Aid training and fire fighting techniques
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and familiarity with boat operations
• Experience in swimming/diving
• Possession of safety training will be an added advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of. Criminal Investigations.
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board.
• Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA.
• A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference