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The Company employs over 500 employees of which close to 300 are unionised. Employees and their families live in Sowa Town, about 20 km from the plant site. The town boasts of recreational facilities, which include restaurant, tennis courts, squash court, swimming pool and golf course. There is also an excellent English medium pre-primary, primary and secondary school as well as public primary and junior secondary schools.\nApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:\nPROJECTS ENGINEER-MECHANICAL\nThe incumbent will be responsible for overall direction and co-ordination of all mechanical engineering aspects on assigned projects and programs, from requirements gathering to producing specifications, designs, equipment selection, installation and commissioning. The Engineer will be responsible for producing project execution plans and securing the necessary approvals. The incumbent will ensure implementation and control of assigned projects to be completed with minimal variation to scope, time, cost and quality constraints. He/She will be responsible for contract management and performance of external service providers, maintaining an up-to-date projects database as well as preparing and presenting periodic status reports to key stakeholders\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupervising and effecting the proper installation of all mechanical equipment and infrastructure in assigned plants as per the Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Regulations.\nInitiating and implementing stay-in business projects, plant improvement projects and modifications.\nMaintaining the mechanical and structural integrity of plant equipment and infrastructure.\nMaintaining an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.\nProviding engineering guidance and leading the provision of proactive and cost-effective maintenance programs.\nEnsuring that optimized mechanical maintenance is carried out diligently to achieve/ exceed OEE and production targets.\nBudgeting and cost control of assigned opex and capex.\nContinuous improvement of the availability, reliability and efficiency of assets and processes.\nInterfacing with Production, Projects, Process and Engineering Services sections to provide and obtain required input in the evaluation of planned plant modifications and capital projects.\nManaging, developing and coaching subordinates to improve their competence and performance in accordance with the company’s performance and talent management systems and processes.\nRequirements\nMinimum Requirements:\nBEng. 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