Senior Engineer at The Kenya BioVax Institute

Job Purpose:

Carry out maintenance and repairs of all mechanical and refrigeration systems and machines of the corporation.

Requirements 

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; 
• Bachelors degree in any of the following engineering disciplines: Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Industrial Technology Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering; 
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) or Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) and in good standing; 
• Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• AutoCAD drawing packages;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Specification

Key Competencies and Skills 

• Good analytical skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Creativity and innovative; 
• Result- driven;
• Integrity and professionalism;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and
• Team player.  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical 

• Coordinate engineering operations shift between all sections of production and ensuring maximum availability of mechanical equipment and plant; 
• Ensure effective supervision of repairs and maintenance of all mechanical equipment to minimize downtime; 
• Ensure preventive maintenance of all mechanical & refrigeration systems is carried out; 
• Propose the annual operating and maintenance budget for mechanical section for approval; 
• Ensure sufficient inventory of spares for all mechanical equipment;
• Promptly attend to issues related to utilities (power, electricity, compressed air and water) supply and distribution to various sectors of plant; 
• Ensure safe use of all mechanical workshop equipment, tools and accessories; 
• Ensure statutory regulations are adhered to as far as mechanical equipment are concerned including inspections and repairs; 
• Preparing Maintenance and sectional monthly report; and
• Attend to emergencies in the plant. 

Electrical 

• Ensure efficient factory operations through provision of safe generation, distribution, utilization and control of electrical power; 
• Ensure proper running and operation of all electrical equipment in the factory; 
• Co-ordinate repairs and maintenance of all electrical / instruments equipment to minimize downtime; 
• Ensure power from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and own generation is of acceptable voltage and frequency; 
• Carry out preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment and instruments; 
• Propose annual operating and maintenance budget for electrical and instruments sections for approval;
• Ensuring that there are sufficient spares for all electrical/ instruments equipment; 
• Attend to issues related to power supply and distribution to company facilities;
• Ensure safe use of all electrical equipment and accessories by workers;
• Ensure safe working conditions and safety of workers by provision of accurate instruments; and 
• Check and ensure that all instruments are calibrated as per statutory requirements.

  Terms of Service

 The successful applicant will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.