Job Description

Head of Engineering Job, Engineering Jobs Kenya 2021, 

Title: Head of Engineering – Construction Machinery,

Industry: Construction,

Salary:  Ksh250k – 300k,

Our client is a leading manufacturer of heavy construction machinery and equipment. They seek to hire a self-driven, passionate and results-focused Head of Engineering to manage the mechanical engineering tasks, maintenance planning and execution of works in accordance with engineering needs work plan and budgeting plans.

Responsibilities

• To support assembly, delivery, maintenance and repair work to the equipment at the working site, and training to distributors.


• To assist in advice and guidance to distributors for proper operation and maintenance of the equipment, selection & procurement of tools and shop equipment.


• To prepare necessary spare parts recommendation for the equipment and advise them to the distributors.


• Coordinate section activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.


• Manage and ensure effective implementation of mechanical engineering and maintenance functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.


• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for machinery maintenance


• Provide advisory assistance in regard to equipment and equipment needs and conditions.


• Identify staff development needs and train the maintenance personnel in equipment maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques for maximum productivity.


• Maintain all equipment manuals, equipment warranties, and tool inventories.


• Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.


• Has a supervisory role over all manpower under his department.


• Budgeting and Financial Planning


• Ensure all activities relating to mechanical engineering are fully captured and transacted on the ERP platform.


• Follow up status of spare parts stock and find new source of spares


• Plan for Preventive maintenance of all equipment to confirm the highest performance

Click here for full details on the job

Apply Now Email Job