Production Engineer at Q-Sourcing Servtec Group

Lead a technical team in providing maintenance support for a client FMCG manufacturing plant. This includes mechanical support, electrical support, workshop/fabrication support, boiler and compressor operation and maintenance, ETP operation and maintenance, fire suppression and water supply systems, conveyor maintenance, HVAC and refrigeration installations among other equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure adequate departmental staffing, Supervising engineering and technical staff, ensuring timely and quality service delivery
• Planning and undertaking scheduled inspections and maintenance
• Promptly responding to breakdowns
• Adhere to a strict machine inspection schedule diagnosing faults and initiating repairs before equipment failure. Target is zero down time.
• Obtaining specialist components, fixtures, fittings or materials
• Managing budgets
• Maintaining all departmental records including check lists, jobs logs, action closure trackers, staff attendance etc
• Ensuring compliance with site health and safety regulations
• Managing stocks of supplies and equipment.

Ensure proper housekeeping in all work areas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years’ experience in a busy FMCG manufacturing plant in a senior maintenance supervisory or managerial role, involved in installation, operation, repair and maintenance of industrial equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering and be registered with engineers board of Kenya.
• Project scoping, designing  and costing
• Proficient in use of engineering design software(Autodesk AUTOCAD and Autodesk Inventor)
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimum or no supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills
• Good planning and priority setting skills
• Team building and working skills
• People management skills