VACANCIES AT NZOIA SUGAR FACTORY FOR MECHANICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERS- JOBS IN KENYA

Nzoia Sugar Company Limited, a sugar manufacturing company situated in western Kenya invites suitable candidates to the following positions:

1.0 Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
1 Position

The objective of the job is to ensure maximum plant availability and achieve maximum performance of various equipment in the factory. The successful applicant for the position will report to the Factory Manager. This is a senior and critical position in the factory operations and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity and ability to work under pressure.

Key tasks and responsibilities

To plan and ensure timely maintenance of all factory mechanical equipment and machinery.
To prepare and implement maintenance of plant equipment .
To timely initiate procurement of relevant spares.
To ensure new equipment and spares meet prescribed standards.
To design and ensure production of alternative parts/components to sustain plant operations at minimal costs.
To provide management with technical advice on all mechanical engineering matters.
To co-ordinate shift operations so as to ensure smooth factory running.
To ensure adherence to all safety practices.
To prepare sectional annual budgets and control costs.
Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of BSC degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
At least 8 years relevant working experience four of which should be at a senior position.
Computer literate and knowledge of spreadsheets application.
Evidence of overseeing /managing repairs of various sugar industry equipments and projects.
Experience in factory maintenance, Planning and implementation.
Knowledge of CPM and /or Project management, Experience in sugar industry will be an added advantage.
Age between 33-50 Years.

2.0 Instruments Engineer
(Re-Advertisement)

The key objective of the job is to ensure proper maintenance/functioning of all instruments, control systems and equipment in the factory. The successful applicant of the position will report to the Engineering Manager (Electrical). This is a critical position in the factory operations and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, maturity and ability to work with dedication.

Key tasks and responsibilities

To ensure proper operation and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems in the factory.
To timely initiate the procurement /replenishment of relevant spares for the instruments for the instrumentation and control systems in the factory.
To ensure proper functioning and maintenance of the weighbridges and other weighing and measuring equipment.
To calibrate and standardize all scales in line with Government regulations.
To ensure proper adjustment and setting of safety shutdown systems of the equipment in the plant.
To effectively carry out preventive maintenance of all plant instrumentation and control system.
To ensure installation and commissioning of new instrumentation equipment in liaison with relevant authorities.
To ensure accurate maintenance of all instrumentation equipment in liaison with relevant authorities.
To carry out suitable modifications to improve/sustain operations.
To liaise with other departments to ensure that all instrumentation equipment are functioning.
Qualifications and Experience

Academic /Prof: Qualifications: Bsc Electronics/Instrumentation or equivalent
4 years relevant work experience.
Skills; Computer knowledge
Job knowledge: Full understanding in instrumentation and control Engineering.
Age; 27-45 years.
Those with higher National Diploma (HND) and relevant work experience of six (6) years will also be considered.
Those who had applied earlier following our previous advertisement need not apply.

3.0 Legal Officer
(1 Position)

The key objective of the job is to liaise with the company lawyers and prepare cases for hearing. The successful applicant for the position will report to the company secretary.This is a senior position in the company and therefore the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership qualities, reliability, maturity, assertiveness ,analytical and interpersonal skills, and be result oriented. We are looking for a Kenyan aged between 26-40 years to fill the position.

Key Tasks and responsibilities

To liaise with company lawyers and prepare for case hearings
To prepare write-ups for court hearings
To track and revive legal documents
To appropriately insure all company assests and employees
To draft and execute suitable agreements/deeds on behalf of the company.
To carry out legal research for the company.
To lodge insurance claims with underwriters for compensation.
To maintain and update court cases and registers
Qualifications and Experience

Academic Qualification: University degree LLB
Professional Qualification: Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
A member of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (K)
Relevant Work Experience: 3 Years
Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge
Age: 26 to 40 Years Old.
Applicants interested in the above positions should send their curriculum vita, 2 passport size photographs, academic and professional certificates, copy of the identification card together with the mobile/day time telephone contacts so as to reach the undermentioned on or before 29th April 2010

Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Company
P.O Box 285,
Bungoma