We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network Engineering Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Ref: TECHNOLOGY_SME__SEP _2012
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Space and Power Planning, the position holder will be responsible for organizing, managing, and delivering successful completion of projects by working with project teams to provide support and oversight on mechanical engineering services.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Space and Power Planning, the position holder will be responsible for organizing, managing, and delivering successful completion of projects by working with project teams to provide support and oversight on mechanical engineering services.
The position holder will also coordinate project activities from commencement to completion, providing a communication link with internal and external stakeholders and offering technical supporting role through all stages of mechanical services design, installation, commissioning and handover.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
- Prepare baseline mechanical designs (specifications, drawings/layouts and Bills of Quantities) for mechanical services in new hub sites – (Media Gateway Sites, BSCs Major hubs) and oversee their installation;
- Review designs, specifications, Bills of quantities for mechanical services designs prepared by external consultants and vendors for accuracy, cost and performance;
- Investigate mechanical services designs and installations in existing equipment rooms and advice remedial/upgrade works;
- Attend site inspections at appropriate intervals to ensure installations are carried out in accordance with Safaricom specifications and prescribed standards;
- Develop new and optimized specifications for mechanical services and guidelines for installations to be used in Technology division;
- Manage and maintain a database of all mechanical services installations in Safaricom key installations;
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Technology from a recognized university;
- Minimum 4 years’ technical experience in a busy service or manufacturing sector with active hands-on engagement in design, specification, installation and commissioning, operation and maintenance of industrial HVAC systems;
- Experience and knowledge in design and implementation of mechanical services in data centers and or telecommunications equipment rooms with at least 3 years work experience on air conditioning systems;
- Certification & practical experience in Project Management will be an added advantage;
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision;
- Work under pressure with capability to carryout multiple tasks;
- Team Player;
- Working knowledge and competence in MS Office; MS Project, Word, Power Point, Excel, basic CAD
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for application is Thursday 4th October, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke
