We are in the process of
diversifying and transforming our operations to meet the ever changing customer
requirements by producing ethernal and co-generation.
1. Mechanical Engineering Manager
Reporting to Head of Manufacturing, the Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
- Enabling production
targets to be met by eliminating avoidable factory stops attributable to
mechanical failures.
- Planning and
implementing preventive maintenance systems in the Factory plant.
- Preparing
operational specifications and controlling engineering Projects.
- Operating
the division within the approved budget of all resources, man, money,
material and time.
- Preparing
timely, divisional monthly reports.
- Enforcing
safety policy in the factory.
- Organizing
plant inspection scheme with a view to minimizing downtime.
- Planning and
co-coordinating Effective Annual Plant and weekly maintenance.
- Improving
the performance standards of all employees in the division by organizing
and implementing training seminars, coaching etc.
- Maintains
high level of discipline within the division.
- Providing
strategic input in the area of Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing
Person Specifications
- A holder of
Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering, from a recognised institution
with eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in a similar environment.
- Post
graduate qualification in any of the following;- project management,
strategic management, maintenance and condition monitoring, environmental
management or any other related field from a recognised institution
- Registered
with a professional body.
- Attended a
senior management course for a period lasting not less than 4 weeks
- Performance
and results.
- Computer
proficiency
- Aged at
least 30 years and above
2. Senior Internal Auditor
Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
Reporting to the Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
- Conducting
independent audits of the operational and financial functions of Sony
sugar so as to identify weaknesses in the effectiveness and efficiency of
controls and propose recommendations for improvement
- Prepare
annual audit schedules and programs, perform risk exposure assessments and
provide recommendations to minimize the risks and safeguards the Company
assets.
- Carry out
system audits and appraise the application and adequacy of accounting,
financial, procurement and other controls.
- Review the
work of internal auditors for quality and completeness, taking key risks
into consideration.
- Prepare and
submit audit reports including recommendations to management and the Board
Audit Committee.
- Follow up on
recommendations to ensure they are implemented.
Persons Specification
- A degree in
Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from a recognized
University.
- A qualified
accountant (CPA Finalist / ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- At least
three (3) years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in a
Manufacturing or Audit firm.
- Good
analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Experience
in using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
- Possession
of CISA qualifications an added advantage.
- Below 45
years of age
3. Legal Officer
Reporting to the Legal Services Manager, the legal Officer will be responsible for:
- Ensuring all
legal affairs of the Company are efficiently managed and provides legal
services to all departments of the Company.
- Reviewing
and drafting contracts, leases and agreements on behalf of the Company.
- Providing
legal advice on suits filed by or against the Company.
- Advising the
Company on any new laws, regulations or statutes relevant to activities of
the Company.
- Acting as a
legal consultant for the Company in any legal matters, mediations,
arbitrations
- Offering
support to the procurement unit on legal matters.
- Drafting
letters and correspondences on behalf of the Company, when called upon to
do so.
- Assisting in
establishing an effective court cases management system
- Developing
key controls, alerts, measures and reporting systems to minimize risks.
- Developing
an effective contracts management system.
- Advising
management through monthly reports on contract status and any potential
exposures.
- Any other
duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor of
Law degree from a reputable University and enrolled as advocate of the
High Court.
- Postgraduate
Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
- At least
five years working experience in a busy commercial oriented organization.
- Good
appreciation of Public Procurement processes in the public sector.
- Knowledge in
contract management/administration.
- Good
communication, drafting, negotiating and arbitration skills.
- High
personal integrity.
- Below 45
years of age
4. Electrical Engineer
Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, Electrical Engineer will be responsible for:
- Ensuring
effective coordination, budgeting and execution of specific activities in
his/her section aimed at securing optimal plant/equipment availability for
efficient sugar processing. He/she will also be responsible for:
- Planning,
installation and Commissioning of electrical machines and systems to the
right standards.
- Planning and
Supervision of all electrical Section human resources, daily works and
maintenance.
- Availing of
electrical equipment, Machinery and Systems to meet the desired corporate
goals
- Embracing of
customer focus, teamwork, integrity and staff requirements
- Ensuring
health, safety and environmental practices are adhered to.
- Controlling
cost of running electrical equipment, machinery and human resources within
the approved targets.
- Availing of
electrical plants by carrying out trouble shooting in electrical lines,
machines, electrical drives and their systems.
- Carrying out
proper section planning and execution of budget and capital projects
within the approved targets.
- Periodically
reviewing equipment and systems in line with market technology changes and
advice management appropriately.
Person Specifications
- Must be
holder of Bsc. (Electrical Engineering) from a recognized University.
- Knowledgeable
in electrical fault diagnosis, trouble shooting, equipment maintenance,
budgeting, condition monitoring and maintenance or project management or
strategic management.
- At least 5
years ‘hands- on’ experience from a recognized firm preferably
manufacturing industry and conversant with work on electrical systems up
to 11kv and above.
- Demonstrate
ability in Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Programme Logic Controls systems
(PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Relays &
Metering testing and calibration . Instrumentation and Electronic controls
will be an added advantage
- Must be
knowledgeable in energy management and conservation systems.
- Member of
relevant Professional body
- Able to
display high level of integrity with good interpersonal and communication
skills
- Champion the
section Quality and Environment Management Systems
- Must be IT
Proficient
- Must be able
to work long hours to meet deadlines
- Aged below
45 years
5. Instrument Superintendent
Reporting to Instrument Engineer, the Instrument Superintendent will be responsible for:-
Reporting to Instrument Engineer, the Instrument Superintendent will be responsible for:-
- Ensuring
effective coordination and execution of specific activities aimed at
securing optimal plant/equipment availability for efficient sugar
processing.
- Ensuring
appropriate installation, commissioning, maintenance, service and repair
of all instrumentation equipment, machines and systems.
- Managing
periodical inventory of equipment, machinery, systems and spares. Update/
review upgrade, obsolescence, technology, replacement and replenishment.
Advice management appropriately.
- Ensuring
compliance with the sectional approved expenditure plans.
- Adhering to
environmental, health and safety policy.
- Organizing
and coordinating staff duty allocation and performance in instrument
section.
- Prepare
periodic section reports as shall be required.
- Preparing
and executing planned preventive maintenance for all instruments and
control equipment to assure reliable and accurate functioning/ optimal
asset life cycle management.
- Overseeing
control and measurement of equipment calibration programs in liaison with
service providers to augment these services and maintain records.
- Undertaking
In - house training for workforce. Advise and follow up on staff
training needs with relevant offices.
- Championing
the section Quality and Environment Management Systems
- Carrying out
proper section planning and execution of budget and capital projects
within the approved targets.
- Attending to
any other duties as shall be assigned by superiors.
Person Specification
- B. Sc. In
Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation/electronics.
- Minimum 3
years relevant post college experience in controls and Instrumentation
preferably in a production environment.
- Must
demonstrate knowledge and competency in configuring & Programming
Industrial Variable Speed Drives (VSD), Programme Logic Controls systems
(PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Must possess
experience in supervising junior engineers and artisans in work tasks.
- Able to
display high level of integrity with good interpersonal and communication
skills
- Undertake
cross functional tasks in a team context.
- Registered
as a graduate engineer
- Must be IT
Proficient
- Ability to
work long hours
- Aged below
45 years.
6. Production Superintendent
(3posts)
Reporting to Production Manager, the Production Superintendent will be responsible for:-
Reporting to Production Manager, the Production Superintendent will be responsible for:-
- Coordinating
of all shift operations to ensure that the projected quantity and quality
of sugar is produced efficiently.
- Effective
manning deployment of workers/operators on shift.
- Optimal cane
off-loading, stacking and feeding into the cane carriers.
- Effective
control of juice treatment and clarification processes
- Sugar loss
prevention and control in processing.
- Effective
and efficient handling of sugar in drying, weighing, bagging processes and
assuring safe storage as per SOP’s.
- Effective
treatment and supply of water to satisfy requirements in the factory and
residential estates.
- Motivation
and competency development of workers.
- Ensuring
good human and industrial relations
Person Specifications
- Holder of
any of the following degrees Bsc. Chemical Engineering, / Food Technology
, /Industrial Chemistry or, Chemistry from a recognized university
- Minimum 2
years’ experience in a food manufacturing plant.
- Must be a
person of high personal integrity, good interpersonal and
communication skills
- Proficient
in IT and a team player
- Aged below
45 years
7. Fitter
( 10 posts)
Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the Fitter will be responsible for:
Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the Fitter will be responsible for:
- Ensuring
availability of Plant by repairing breakdowns
- Monitoring
operations to detect defects
- Ensuring
safe house keeping
- Carrying out
programmed jobs
- Repairing of
breakdowns effectively to be able to handle pumps and general machinery
alignment both angular and linear. Must be able to read Vaneer
calipers and Micrometer Screw gauge amongst the tools
- Carry out
routine maintenance of equipment and plant
Person Specifications
- Holder of
KCSE C or KCE Div. III certificate and above
- Diploma in
Mechanical Engineering with three (3) years relevant work Experience or,
- Craft
certificate in Mechanical Engineering with at least five (5) years
relevant Work experience preferably in a busy manufacturing firm.
- Aged below
45 years
8. High Pressure welder
(2 posts)
Reporting to Boiler Supervisor, the High Pressure Welder will be responsible for:-
Reporting to Boiler Supervisor, the High Pressure Welder will be responsible for:-
Carry out manufacture, repair and maintenance of equipment/plant components through welding processes, with special bias to steam boiler (high pressure) systems
- Welding of
pressure parts both boiler and stir compressor parts.
- Welding of
boiler pressure parts.
- Welding or
plugging tubes.
- Repairing of
tubes.
- Welding or
repair of steamed compressors and piping.
- Maintaining
safety of the welding gas equipment.
- Ensuring
safety of machines, equipment and his co-workers.
- Ensuring
good housekeeping.
- Hard facing
of induced draft fans.
- Handling
general welding jobs at the boilers.
Person Specifications
- KCSE/KCE
certificate
- Final Craft
Certificate in Welding
- Five (5)
years’ experience in welding (Arc, Gas, TIG/MIG, etc.) in a busy
manufacturing, steel construction, or similar industry
- Preference
will be given to those with experience in welding high pressure steam
systems
- Possession
of Coded Welder Approval Test Certification or equivalent qualification
will be added advantage
- Aged below
45 years
9. Machinist
(5 posts)
Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Machinist will be responsible for
Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Machinist will be responsible for
- Carry out
manufacture, repair and maintenance of equipment/plant components through
welding processes, with special bias to steam boiler (high pressure)
systems.
- Processing
(turning, milling, shaping, gear cutting, etc.),
- Do precision
machining Production of components through various machining processes to
support equipment/plant maintenance activities of the factory.
- Making spare
parts by turning, milling and shaping
- Ensuring
spare parts are made on the lathe shaper and milling machines.
- Making new
spare parts or machine parts.
- Repairing
old parts by turning and rebuilding worn out area.
- Doing wide
range of repairs with the lathe, shaper, miller and drilling machine.
Person specifications:
- KCSE/KCE
- Final Craft
Certificate,
- Five years’
( 5) years post qualification experience in a busy workshop handling all
machining processes (turning, milling, shaping, gear cutting, etc.),
- Experience
in precision machining
- Aged below
45 years
10. Fabricator
(2 posts)
Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Fabricator will be responsible for
Reporting to Workshop Supervisor, the Fabricator will be responsible for
- Reconditioning
of old parts e.g. heavy duty knives, rakes, inter-carrier Tail drum
rings
- Fabrication
of new parts and refurbishing of equipment.
- Casting of
non-ferrous items as requested e.g. aluminum and brass items.
- Making cane
knifes.
- Safety
awareness.
- Interpretation
of drawings
- Production,
repair, maintenance and installation of equipment/plant through
fabrication processes
Person specifications:
- Minimum
KCSE/KCE
- Final Craft
Certificate Fabrication & Welding
- Five (5)
years’ experience gained in a busy steel fabrication workshop/firm
- Aged below
45 years
If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the
criteria of the above positions, please submit your applications with copies of
your certificates and other testimonials with a well detailed Curriculum Vitae
(CV) immediately but not later than July 14, 2012 to:
Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo
Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 107 - 40405
Sare - Awendo
