Shift Engineer Mechanical, Network and Systems Administrator Vacancy – Nzoia Sugar Co.
Shift Engineer Mechanical
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Role: To effectively co-ordinate and control operations and maintenance activities for a shift and ensure the achievement of set targets.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- To operate mills efficiently and safely to attain set milling targets.
- To operate boilers efficiently and safely to generate adequate quantity of good quality steam to run the factory.
- To carry out repairs on the broken down equipment during the shift to minimize factory downtime.
- To take custody of various tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work.
- To conduct equipment inspections during the run and recommend to the E.M. for jobs to be done during weekly maintenance.
- To liaise with the Shift Superintendent to ensure that the process house gets adequate steam and power.
- To liaise with the Cane-yard in-charge to ensure availability of cane and bagasse handling equipment.
- To assess plant breakdowns and seek timely assistance from Senior Staff On-Call.
- To write shift performance reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be registered with ERB
- Basic understanding of welding, fitting, fabrication and machine maintenance
- Computer literacy
- Bsc (Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent from a recognized institution
- Good communication and report writing skills.
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be in Management position
- Previous experience in sugar industry will be an added advantage.
- Aged: between 28-40 years
Network and Systems Administrator
(Re-advertisement)
The Network and Systems Administrator, will be responsible for the Administration and maintenance of the entire LAN/ WAN and ERP systems access.
Additionally, this role will be required to maintain and support administrative applications.
The successful person will report to the IT Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assisting in the planning, design, documentation and implementation of various systems including desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment and software applications
- Developing, maintaining and monitoring procedures for all server backups both systems and databases.
- Monitoring, planning and coordinating the distribution of client/server software and service packs, antivirus systems.
- Monitoring of LAN/WAN, Cisco switches and internet firewalls
- Performing on-site and remote technical support
- Plans, supervises and directs operations for computer networks;
- Directs cabling, configuring and installing computer hardware, and computer networks and software for network and stand alone computers;
- Makes recommendations to administrators regarding policies and standards for the computer and computer networks;
- Arranges for the installation of administrative and instructional software on computer networks;
- Analyzes organization needs and makes recommendations for improvements and enhancements;
- Troubleshoots hardware and software conflicts and problems;
- Provides on-site coordination and support for subcontractors;
- Arranges for and coordinates all necessary maintenance services to all hardware and networks;
- Plans and implements required configuration changes to local and wide area networks;
- Installing and configuring servers and application software;
- Backing up and restoring systems and users files;
Qualifications and Experience
- Be a holder of a bachelors degree in IT or Computer Science
- Possession of MCSE and CCNP will be an added advantage
- Experience with windows 2000/2003/2005 server platforms with an emphasis on Active Directory
- Experience in setting up Microsoft Exchange Server, DHCP Server and SQL Server 2000-2008.
- Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN and WIFI Configurations with experience in routers, switches, internet firewalls and wireless technology
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting skills.
- Minimum 4 years working experience in a busy IT environment with remote locations
- Age: between 28 – 35 years.
Applicants interested in the above position should send their curriculum vitae, 2 passport size photographs, academic and professional qualifications, copy of the identification card together with the mobile/day time telephone contacts so as to reach the under mentioned on or before 18th April 2012.
Managing Director
Nzoia Sugar Company Limited
P.O. Box 285
Bungoma
9001:2008 ISO Certified Company
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