Coxswain at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1132

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.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Possession of safety training will be an added advantage.