Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) was established by an Act of Parliament on 20th January, 1978 with the mandate to maintain, improve and regulate all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s Coast.
In this regard, the Authority manages the Port of Mombasa which is strategically placed to serve the commercial, agriculture and industrial hinterland of Kenya and the surrounding landlocked countries.
The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
Due to the tremendous growth in business, Kenya Ports Authority is seeking to recruit high calibre professionals to support and strengthen its workforce.
The successful candidates will fill the following positions:
Conventional Cargo Engineering Department
Senior Electrical / Electronics Engineer (Planning)
Grade HM2
1 Post
Summary of the Job: The job holder is responsible for monitoring and controlling repairs of electronic components of Mobile Cranes, Harbour Mobile Cranes, Forklift Trucks, Portal Cranes and Spreaders and is also responsible for the planning of maintenance of the equipment
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintaining equipment operational performance data for the purpose of maintenance plans generations. Planning and monitoring the implementation of maintenance plans
- Liaising with Departmental Sectional and Unit Heads on a daily basis to obtain information on the progress of planned and breakdown maintenance
- Maintaining and analyzing equipment maintenance and availability data for department action plans for maintenance improvement
- Planning and monitoring electronics repairs of the equipment in the department
- Liaising with Operations on a daily basis to obtain information on ship cargo and berthing plan and facilitating the delivery of equipment complete with appropriate attachments such as boom or coil ram, long/short fork, etc, fitted as specified by operations
- Reviewing the work reports of section Superintendents, thereby conducting work study with a view to improving efficiency, work environment/conditions and techniques
- Planning for and monitoring effective and efficient use of resources (staff, time, equipment, materials, spares, tools, etc) in the section
- Preparing procurement plans for spares, materials and tools in line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006
- Ensuring supplier invoices are processed in line with the Stores Policy
Requirements for the Post
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or in any other relevant field from a recognized institution
- Registered as an Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Board of Kenya
- Senior Management Courses
- ICT Skills
- Knowledge of AutoCAD
- Good knowledge of Port Operations and Equipment
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competency, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Cargo Handling Equipment
- 5 years relevant experience in a similar role in a reputable organization
How to Apply
Kenya Ports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.
If your qualifications and career objectives match the requirements of any of the above positions, please submit your application with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating your qualifications, experience, present position, e-mail address and mobile telephone number with copies of your certificates and testimonials on or before 17th July, 2015 to:
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009- 80104,
Mombasa, Kenya.
Kenya Ports Authority,
P.O. Box 95009- 80104,
Mombasa, Kenya.