National Oil Projects Engineer Job

Projects Engineer
Ref: HR/02/02/11

Job Profile

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the job holder will provide engineering support to the Corporation’s construction and refurbishment projects in all functions of the business in line with business policies and ensure adherence to best safety and engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities
• Take field measurements and prepare bill of quantities and tender documents for works to be done in stations and other corporation facilities.
• Undertake tender analysis, recommend and prepare necessary proposals.
• Supervise consultants and contractors during project implementation and ensure that the terms of reference / bill of quantities and agreed time frames are strictly adhered to.
• Evaluate the performance of each contractor/ consultant during and after completion of works.
• Conduct site inspections and supervision of ongoing works and projects and prepare the necessary reports and payment certificates.
• Ensure that all the Corporation’s facilities are in optimum operational condition.
• Conduct periodic assessment of the Corporation’s facilities and recommend any areas for improvement.
• In liaison with Corporate Affairs team, ensure correct branding of Corporation’s facilities.
• Adherence to ISO procedures guiding Engineering Projects and ensure that all works meet all regulatory and Environmental Health and Safety standards required before commencement.

Requirements
• A Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
• Minimum five years experience in Project Supervision / Management environment.
• Must be duly registered with Engineers Registration Board and Institution of Engineers of Kenya as a professional member in the field of Civil Engineering and possess valid practicing licenses for the last three years.
• Conversant with Government Procurement and Disposal Act and the laid down procurement procedures.
• Experience in the Oil industry is an added advantage.

Work Related Skills
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self drive, reliability and high level of professionalism.
• Thorough and timely decision making skills.
• Keen on detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Impeccable personal integrity
• Team player and results or goal oriented.
National Oil is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidates.

Applications clearly indicating position reference should be addressed to the

Human Resources Manager,
P.O Box 58567 – 00200
City Square Nairobi

or via email: hrm@nockenya.co.ke

so as to reach us by 25th February, 2011.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of three (3) professional referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.