Job Description

Sanergy

Job Vacancy: Process Engineering Associate

Job Location: Kilifi, Kenya

About Sanergy: Sanergy is an award-winning social venture based in Nairobi, Kenya.

We undertake three exciting lines of work:

• We provide safe, sustainable sanitation services to residents living in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and
  Kisumu using end-to-end non-sewered sanitation solutions.

• We implement a circular economy model to sustainably manage sanitation and organic waste generated in
  cities. Using technologies developed in-house, we upcycle the waste into insect-based protein for animal feed,
  organic fertilizer, and biomass fuel. We operate the largest organics recycling plant in East Africa.

• We partner with cities to develop and deliver safe sanitation and waste management for urban residents. Using a systematic methodology, we match cities’ sanitation and waste management needs with technology and service delivery models, and then offer clear guidance on the steps that governments, funders, service providers and technology developers can take to develop and implement integrated service delivery systems.

Operational since 2011, Sanergy serves over 140,000 urban residents with safe sanitation services every day.

Sanergy collects and treats over 12,000T of waste per year, and successfully sells its agricultural end-products to farmers in over 20 counties in Kenya, who see improved yields and increased incomes.

At the same time, we have built a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds who solve diverse problems, but all embody the drive, creativity, teamwork, and passion that make us achieve our goals.

For our work, we have been recognized by the Gates Foundation as one of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals accelerator; by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the world doing social good and one of the 10 best companies in Africa, and the Food Planet Prize for our innovative circular economy approach.

About the Role: We are an increasingly sophisticated, highly intricate organization with many moving parts and currently seeking a Process Engineering Associate to join the team in Kilifi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review DAILY targets as set by the planning team and provide team leads with DAILY target requirements


• Carry out DAILY quality checks in the assigned areas


• Review adherence to CCPs and Work Instructions on a DAILY basis and provide guidance to crew leads and other operators


• Provide DAILY updates on adherence, blocks, and progress towards improvement projects


• Lead problem solving with the operational teams


• Develop corrective actions and lead implementation. Where actions are tied to different teams, provide follow-up on agreed-upon corrective actions until completion.


• Implement preventive actions


• Develop performance criteria for the respective sections


• Measure and report on DAILY/WEEKLY performance in the respective area


• Identify and share opportunities for improvement with the operations team


• Develop systems to structure and analyze data


• Closely work with the Operations team to ensure adherence to quality and HSE guidelines


• Respond to requests pertaining to the process areas quickly and efficiently


• Contribute your point of view towards ensuring continuous improvement


• Work towards conflict resolution esp. between different departments through open and honest discussion


• Work with existing vendors to promote Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment aspects within the site as per
  internal policies and procedures


• Develop a 4-week tactical plan (broken into days and weeks) for process quality targets within the specified
  section.


• Train the operations team on instructions and corrective actions in order to achieve the required results


• Plan and lead execution of process monitoring projects – to achieve the required yields


• Actively participate in improvement projects with other teams within the site


• Proactively share new ideas to the manager and support bringing them to fruition


• Propose and implement changes to existing CCPs, SOPs, WIs, and other process documentation

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field


• Demonstrable experience of not less than 2 years in the relevant field


• Experience in thermophilic composting is an added advantage


• Outstanding presentation, reporting, and communication skills


• Demonstrable problem-solving skills


• Has great analytical skills


• Ability to work with a team


• Ability to be adaptable and flexible


• Communication skills Ability to learn

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Sanergy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). SANERGY AND FRESH LIFE DO NOT ASK FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION OUTSIDE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

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