Chemical & Process Engineer Job Opportunity in Kenya – Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority-2015

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA), a leading Regulatory Authority in Kenya is seeking to recruit dynamic, result oriented and self-driven professionals to fill the following positions:-
Chemical & Process Engineer
(1 Position) 
Ref No. CPE/04/02/2015
 
Responsibilities & Tasks
  • Oversee the day to day operations of the processing plant;
  • Monitor production
  • Develop methods to handle by-products and other waste products in an Environmental friendly manner;
  • Work closely with quality control and Health & Safety Manager;
  • Work with plant designers and engineers to design machinery and other equipment and design manufacturing processes;
  • Manage/supervise a team of chemical engineering technicians;
  • Responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and improvement of equipment and facilities used for processing and producing pyrethrum products;
  • Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of the processing plant;
  • Make observations and take measurements directly, as well as collect and interpret data from the other technical and operating staff involved;
  • Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations;
  • Work closely with other specialists; engineers responsible for plant maintenance, commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules;
Qualifications
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical engineering or Chemical & Process Engineering from a recognized institution with a minimum of second class upper division;
  • Have worked in a busy chemical industry for a minimum of 3 (three) years;
  • Be registered with Engineers Registration Board (ERB);
  • Be computer literate;
  • Fulfill requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution (Clearance from:- HELB; Kenya Police; Kenya Revenue Authority and; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Personal Attributes
  • Team player;
  • Good Communication and analytical Skills;
  • Ability to handle challenges ad cope with a difficulty working environment;
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills.
How to Apply

Application quoting the reference number on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three (3) referees and daytime telephone contacts, copies of Academic and Professional certificates & Testimonials should be addressed to:

Interim Director General
Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Authority
P. O. Box 37962 -00100
Nairobi
So as to reach the addressed by close of business, on or before Monday 21st March 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.



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