Application Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Application Engineer Jobs in Kenya


Our client, a multinational in power generation is looking to recruit a qualified Application Engineer – EA.

Purpose of the Job:

Preparation of project specific designs and supporting technical documentation for inclusion in Sales bids and Operational projects

Job Accountabilities / Key Responsibilities

  • Compilation of schematic and layout drawings using CAD.
  • Liaise with client’s technical staff and visit potential job sites, as required, to verify project needs.
  • Preparation of Project Design Pack documentation for inclusion in sales proposals.
  • Design technical proposal to meet quality, cost effectiveness and safety performance indicators and engineering governance.
  • Advise Sales team on project specific design issues and propose engineering solutions.
  • Design power packages to suit project needs and maximize use of company fleet products.
  • Design and specification of specialist electrical equipment in conjunction with the Product and manufacturing teams.
  • Gives engineering assistance as required to Operational Projects.
  • Efficiently carry site visits during the initial project phase.
  • Ongoing mentoring of on operational electrical and mechanical technicians.
  • Delivers technical training modules to operations technicians.
  • Provide expert class electrical expertise to existing projects during the project life cycle
  • Liaise with the Design Group to prepare site specific, as built, technical documentation.
  • Setting of field electrical equipment to designed specifications.
  • Carry out improvements and promote a continuous improvement philosophy.
  • Working to defined company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and policies.
  • Use and champion company LV and HV Best Operating Practices.
  • Ongoing field support in cases of forced maintenance and M06/7 modifications.
  • Trouble shooting Electrical HV, LV systems and diesel, gas engines and load banks.
  • Any other duties considered necessary to enable all aspects of field support to be
    effective.
  • All other assigned engineering related tasks.

    Person Specification / Job Requirements

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer preferably with a minimum of 5 years design experience in an electrical power systems business.
  • Basic Knowledge of Gas, HFO and Diesel oil fuelled generators required, temperature controlled system will be a plus.
  • A good communicator, both written and oral.
  • Knowledge of HV electrical systems.
  • Fluent in English, a second language would be an advantage.
  • Has a solid background in electromechanical process and control systems.
  • Available to travel intensively and on short notice wherever the business required.

    Job Description

  • Strong computer design skills and experience on CAD and other design software.
  • Has a solid background in HV protection system
    Creativity and problem solving.
  • Able to work unsupervised on a standalone basis with remote teams.
  • Good interpersonal and personnel development skills.
  • Objective driven.
  • High standard of computer literacy.
  • Multi skilled technical ability an advantage.
  • Team player.

    Desired Skills

  • Problem solving and analyzing skills
  • Planning & Organizing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication

    How to Apply

  • If interested and qualified kindly send your updated CV to: n.kasima@houstonconsult.com cc fred@houstonconsult.com before 23rd December 2018
  • The desired candidate must be able to travel the EA region and be technically sound.

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