Principal Engineering Technician (KMFRI Grade 7) - 2 Post(s) at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Duties and responsibilities in this position will entail:

1. Supervising inspection and servicing of electrical and other related equipment;  
2. coordinating electrical installation works, maintenance and repair of buildings;
3. Ensuring continuous electricity and water supply; 
4. Preparing and cascading performance contract to the rest of staff;   
5. Monitoring and evaluating electrical, building civil and Research vessels works;
6. Preparing appropriate inspection reports; 
7. Budgeting for the electrical, building, civil, Equipment and Research vessels works; and 
8. Training, supervising and guiding electrical, building, civil and Research vessels works staff. 

Requirements for appointment/Persons Specification

1. At least six (6) years’ relevant experience, three (3) of which must have been in the position of senior engineering technician or a comparable position in the public or private sector.
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain (C) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering Marine Engineering, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
4. Registration with a relevant Authority;
5. Proficiency in computer applications; and
6. Meets the requirements of chapter six of the constitution. 

Other Key Competencies and Skills

1. Organizational skills; 
2. Communication skills;
3. Interpersonal skills.