Principal, Engineering Technician, KBI 6 at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Vacancy No.: KBI/13/02/2025

Job Purpose:

• The Principal Engineering Technician, Maintenance Engineering section shall carry out all maintenance engineering functions and provide technical expertise, operational functions and guidance on the design, development and maintenance of engineering systems and projects.

Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Member of a professional body where applicable;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Key Competencies and skills

• Strong technical expertise in engineering functions in a manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge on technical report writing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Supervisory, coaching and mentorship skills; and
• Organsational skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviewing standard operating procedures, and approving work instructions for the engineering and technical work performed by the department;
• Maintaining and repairing the Company’s facilities (Heating Ventilation Air Condition System, Waste Management System and Water Purification Plant), Equipment, special delivery vehicles and other auxiliaries’ equipment;
• Implementing preventive maintenance and calibration schedule as required by WHO GMP guidelines and other requirements;
• Collaborating with external contractors for specified contractual activities;
• Solving problems on all engineering and maintenance matters;
• Installation, testing, commission and de-commission of Machines and equipment;
• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2007 (OSHA) and
• Environmental management requirements;
• Performing continuous process improvement and providing technical advice on engineering projects, and emerging technologies;
• Ensuring procurement of all engineering requirements including spare parts, and other consumables;
• Implementing compliance to occupational safety and Health Act 2007 and environment management at the workplace;
• Coordinating and updating on work progress;
• Undertaking troubleshooting and investigation of engineering and processing problems and provide;
• Timely resolution of Customer Complaints; and
• Fostering professionalism, integrity, discipline and teamwork.