Current Opportunities at Proto Energy

About the job

• Carrying out and managing the breakdown, planned, periodical and preventive maintenance of plant, machineries, utilities and equipment in cooperating with other departments.
• Assuring timely support and effective maintenance in order to keep the production active and ongoing.
• Developing maintenance procedures and ensure implementation, analyzing the root-causes of failures and cooperate with the involved functions in solving the recurring problems.
• Ensuring the compliance to the rules and certifications of Kenyan Laws about quality, safety and environment on the workplace and the application of the current management/organizational systems.
• Keeping maintenance logs and report on daily activities and SLA performance with Service/maintenance providers where applicable.
• Optimizing machinery, equipment and utilities according to standard procedure, enhancing performance and product quality.
• Managing spare parts inventory to determine and manage stocking levels.
• Develop Machinery quality measurement metrics and their reporting.
• Oversee the operations of maintenance section and the management of the team.
• Develop and monitor budgets for Plant Maintenance including monitoring maintenance plans and performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of the department budget.
• Develops, trains, mentors, supervises and motivates team members and succession planning.
• Perform any other duty(ies) as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.

Must have skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to details.
• Team work and effective communication skills

Good to have skills

• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a team
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extra hours, shifts, weekends and holiday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronic or electric engineering or equivalent qualification.

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Must have skills

• Proper time management 
• Resilient & flexible 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Strong team player 
• Available on call at any given time while on duty

Qualifications

• Valid & BCE Class of Driving License and above.
• Valid EPRA License.
• Defensive Driving Certificate
• 3 years’ experience driving in corporate setup.
• Proficiency in using GPS devices i.e., smartphones.
• Certificate of good conduct is mandatory.

Job Role

• Reporting to our plant at 6AM during assigned shifts, or as and when required.
• Conduct daily tear & gross weights to facilitate loading.   
• Support maintenance activities with the help of maintenance team and LPG systems’ Engineering team.   
• Conduct maintenance checklists.
• Submitting real time online reports after deliveries via our mobile application.
• Mapping customer locations. 
• Before starting any trip, check all statutory licences are valid and up to date, EPRA & NTSA licences, insurance, inspection, branding and inter-county permits.
• Asset/truck must be driven in accordance with Kenya Traffic Act – Cap 404 of the laws of Kenya.
• All accidents and incidents are reported as they happen in a timely manner.

Carefully drive the asset/truck to assigned delivery points and take full charge of the asset;

• Pre-trip checks
• Service interval schedules
• General cleanliness
• Take full responsibility of assets’ accessories – first aid kit, fire extinguishers & tool kits.
• Timely delivery of LPG to the Customers as per stipulated SOPs.
• HSE policies and procedures must be adhered to while handling company products.
• Ensure delivery process are done procedural as per laid down SOP both physical and on company APP system.
• Achieve and observe quick turnaround time at delivery locations as per set KPIs.
• Perform any other duty as will be assigned by the supervisor and management.

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Must have skills

• Proper time management 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Detail oriented and integrity 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Good command in spoken and written communication (both English and Kiswahili) 
• Flexible Ability to work under pressure 
• Self-starter with creative problem solving 
• Analytical thinker Team player

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in supply chain management or related field.
• Preferably 1 year experience in a similar role.
• A good grasp of Excel and ERP – SAP systems.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Intermediate computer literacy

Job Role

• Ensure proper assets checks before start of delivery trips. 
• To ensure discharging machines/operations of the asset are working properly. 
• Ensure pre-trip asset weight checks are done as per laid down procedures. Same to be done after delivery trips. 
• Coordinate bulk orders deliveries​. 
• Route planning for Nairobi, Nakuru & Mombasa regions​. 
• Managing the team of drivers to ensure timely and delivering of orders in full to end customers​. 
• Monitor loading & offloading to rule out variances, & ensure we are maintaining capacity. 
• Ensure 100% Order fulfillment to End Customers & OTOGAS. 
• ​Ensure Proper Route Adherence as planned. 
• Establish a customer focused culture by participating in the implementation of initiatives aimed at customer satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, both internally and externally.
• Comply with the company’s corporate responsibility, health and safety, and environmental standards and responsibilities as identified within the Proto Management system.
• Any other duty(ies) as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.

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Must have skills

• Strong problem solving skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Team work and effective communication skills 
• Can work under pressure Flexible

Qualifications

• Certificate in mechanical engineering or any relevant certificate.
• 5 years’ experience in painting.
• Strong learning aptitude required because 85% of the knowledge required must be learned on the job.
• Working knowledge on marking, measurement, tools.
• Ability to use wet film gauge and dry film gauge.
• Work experience in surface preparation for painting.
• Good conduct certificate.

Job Role

• Operate the blasting pot.
• Dry/prepare sand for blasting.
• Operate and maintain airless spraying machine.
• Operate and maintain hand spraying gun.
• Accurately use measuring jugs for proper use of paint.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be painted.
• Confer with supervisors and QAQC to resolve blasting and painting problems.
• Respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure due to scheduling constraints and perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Function as a viable member of the fabrication team.
• Maintain accurate records of regular safety checks on machine, tools conditions, product quality and quantity produced.
• Troubleshoot problems, system abnormalities and take corrective action as necessary.
• Train new painters on proper safety and production procedures.
• Liaise with QC/QA and supervisor, identify correct painting procedures.
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Grow, learn, knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Any other duty as will be assigned by immediate supervisor.

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Must have skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker.
• Attention to details.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinker. Attention to details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering or equivalent qualification.

Job Role

• Contract valuation and Audit of completed works.
• Electrical design evaluation of all electrical machine, builders work and panels.
• Negotiation with contractor on all electrical related jobs to ensure no budget constraints.
• Supervise electrical project team, proper engaging and delegating of manpower as well as ensuring job are effectively planned and executed.
• Ensure all electrical safety standards and practices are adhered to.
• Implementation of projects to approved standards within time and budgets.
• Provide technical support by responding to requests regarding electrical problems for all project work.
• Ensuring all drawings, manuals and records are well filed and accessible for reference.
• Ensure all electrical and measuring tools are functioning and well stored.
• Timely preparation of project technical report and documentation.
• Interpretation and making drawings using AUTOCAD and Microsoft Visio for electrical projects related activities.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of health and safety legislations, standard procedures and practices at all times.
• Keeping maintenance logs and report on daily activities and SLA performance with Service/maintenance providers where applicable
• Optimizing machinery, equipment and utilities according to standard procedure, enhancing performance and product quality
• Hiring, training, and evaluating performances of new employees
• Perform any other duty(ies) as will be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or management.