Principal Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical & Transport) Job PSCK

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Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• cumulative service period of nine (9) years. three (3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical and Transport), CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical and industrial Engineering, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering or its equivalent qualification for a university recognized in Kenya;
• registration by Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer;
• registration as a Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (MIEK);
• valid annual practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya; and
• demonstrated high degree of professional competence and administrative capability required capability as reflected in wok performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include: –

• planning and designing of technical works/ installations, vehicles, equipment, plant machinery and workshop;
• coordinating activities in workshops and ensuring prudent utilization n of resources
• conducting technical monitoring and evaluation of projects pertaining to mechanical engineering services (mechanical and transport);
• identifying vehicle, plants and mechanical equipment for relocation, replacement, overhaul and disposal;
• coordinating preparation of project costing and budgets for mechanical engineering (mechanical and transport) services;
• preparing specifications for procurement of vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment;
• taking part in preparation and implementation of the MTF budgets;
• providing updates on charges and charges to lease rates;
• coordinating testing, valuation and inspection of vehicles plant and equipment;
• coordinating examination and grades/trade tests for drivers and plant operators;
• preparation general layout drawings and shop flow organization workshop;
• building up and maintaining a set of standard specification for types of vehicles, plant and equipment;
• coordinating activities in the central workshop including repairs of manufacturing and production machines, plant and equipment, and analyzing progress and output reports;
• monitoring usage of government vehicles, plants, machines and resources in the regions in liaison with the regional mechanical engineers;
• carrying out research in emerging trends and technologies in mechanical engineering services (mechanical and transport);
• keeping up to date information and records on vehicles, plants and equipment throughout their life cycle and inventory;
• preparing strategic/work plans, budgets and setting targets: and
• guiding and counselling of staff.

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