Engineering Kenyan Jobs
responsAbility Investments AG is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers specializing in development related sectors of emerging economies such as finance, agriculture, health, education and energy.
responsAbility provides debt and equity financing to non-listed companies with business models that target the lower-income segment of the population and can thus drive economic growth and social progress.
Serving both institutional and private investors, responsAbility offers professionally-managed investment solutions ranging from mutual funds to individual mandates.
Founded in 2003, responsAbility currently has assets under management of USD 2 billion, which are invested in over 450 companies in around 80 countries.
responsAbility is headquartered in Zurich and has offices in Lima, Mumbai and Nairobi.
Its shareholders include a broad range of reputable institutions in the Swiss financial market as well as its own employees.
For our office in Nairobi, we have the following vacancy: Electro Mechanical Engineer
The Electro Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for participate in project evaluation to determine technical and financial viability of projects.
He will also play the lead role in electromechanical equipment selection based on site specific characteristics.
The EM engineer will also lead our sourcing of the electro mechanical equipment, ascertaining qualityproviders, oversee the EM design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
The role will also include supervision of the electromechanical contractors through commissioning of our various hydropower projects.
Experience and skills:
- Extensive experience in electromechanical work for hydro power projects.
- Proven track record managing teams and contractors in all phases of power project development from the prefeasibility stage through to construction and commissioning
- Knowledge and experience in power plant operations, maintenance, and staffing
- Familiarity with grid connection issues
- Experience in civil works development for hydroelectric power projects
- Experience in turbine selection and EM contractor supervision
- Proven track record in carrying out independent evaluation on technical drawings and specifications with an emphasis on the EM.
- Experience working on construction of hydroelectric sites preferably in a planning and supervisory role
- A self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team environment
While you will be based in Nairobi, a substantial amount of time is expected to be spent travelling in East Africa.
To fulfil these requirements, you possess:
- A Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
- Relevant engineering professional certification required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication and intercultural skills
- Excellent oral and written English, additional African language skills would be of advantage
To apply for the above positions, please send your full application (CV, motivation letter incl. possible starting date and salary expectation) not later than 15 May 2014.
Contact
E-mail: africa@responsability.com
Internet: http://ift.tt/1qIbHYH
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
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