Technical In-Charge at Express Shipping & Logistics (EA) Limited (ESL)

• We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for a Technical In-Charge who holds professional qualification and practical abilities in general technical/engineering areas. The position shall be based in Mombasa.

Responsibilities

Planning:

• Annual Planning for technical activities in line with the budget and strategic plan.
• Preparation of the technical budgets including capex
• Long term planning for the replacements of the major technical assets.
• Task allocation to department staff.
• Plan for weekly activities through performance dialogues.
• Report of a weekly basis on technical asset utilization.
• Keep pace with key stakeholder developments ie post and operations.
• Research on best practices in management of technical assets.

Equipment and property management:

• Develop and maintain a preventive and corrective maintenance schedule.
• Report urgent maintenance tasks to management for approval.
• Monitor usage of company equipment and property
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and performing repairs.
• Coordinate technical stock purchase and utilization
• Manage technical costs.
• Conduct regular inspection on all company assets as required.
• Ensure proper branding of company assets as per brand guidelines

Operations Coordination:

• Ensure all port equipment are ready for use.
• Monitor technical assets to minimize on operations downtime.
• Ensure timely mobilization of equipment.
• Monitor trimming operations and ensure set target hours are not exceeded.
• Ensure safety of operators and third parties using machines and equipment.
• Ensure operational cost are controlled and within budget.
• Timely renewal of port pass
• Facilitate the acquisition of Port approvals e.g., Security, fire and safety, hot work permits, specialized equipment use, etc.
• Map and manage key technical stakeholders.

Record Management:

• Proper documentation of all equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance works, technical manuals and technical costs (invoices and payment made.
• Keep an inventory of maintenance tools, materials, and parts.
• Ensure efficient documentation of valid OSHA and NTSA inspection reports.
• Ensure all technical documents are inline with the Quality Management system.

Risk Management:

• Identify and manage risks within the technical and operations scope of work
• Ensure compliance to safety and security regulations and standards when undertaking maintenance.
• Ensure compliance to all related equipment and property laws
• Conduct root cause analysis for all incidents, accidents, misses or near misses.

Other duties:

• Any other duty assigned by supervisor.

Key Competencies and Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or any related Engineering course.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy plant repairs.
• A valid driver’s license

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of machine diagnostic software.
• Tech savvy
• Team management skills.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Professionalism
• Project management