Kenya Ferry Services Limited is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure mandated with the operations of ferries in the Country.
Our headquarters in Peleleza are set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and splendid Indian Ocean overlooking the magnificient view of Likoni channel.
It’s dynamism in managerial and maritime leadership has seen the company increase it’s efficency in service delivery in ferrying over 300,000 pedestrians and over 5,000 vehicles daily.
In order to actuate its vision of being a ferry service of choice and to be an active player in realization of Vision 2030, we are seeking mature, self driven, dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified professionals to join our team in the following positions:
Engineering and Maintenance Department
Engineering Technician (Electrical / Electronics)
Grade FMVI
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 5 (2015)
3 Posts
Job Summary: Responsible to the Senior Engineering Technician, this position requires an individual with good engineering skills to ensure electrical machinery, equipment and installations are operational and well maintained.
Key Duties
- Trouble-shoot ferries electrical systems-lighting, wiring and alarms.
- Service and maintain electrical machines: motors, pumps, batteries, navigation and communication equipment.
- Pre-sea checks of vessels.
- Ability to interpret electrical/electronic circuit diagrams.
- Carry out electrical installations.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Engineering Technician or any other person placed in authority.
- Must possess a minimum of Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a reputable institution.
- Must possess Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate.
- Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a comparable position.
- Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Ability to work at odd hours with minimum supervision;
- Good communication skills;
- Report writing skills; and
- Good analytical skills.
Grade FMVI
Ref: KFS/HR/REC 6 (2015)
2 Posts
Job Summary: This position reports to the Senior Engineering Technician and requires an individual with good engineering skills to co-ordinate routine, corrective and preventive maintenance of vessels and equipment on board ferries.
Key Duties
- Undertake mechanical maintenance activities as per the work order.
- Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry docking.
- Prepare and submit daily and monthly vessel maintenance reports.
- Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps, power generating sets, and other equipment.
- Carry out equipment defects trouble shooting.
- Initiate development of procurement plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Engineering Technician or any other person placed in authority.
- Must possess a Minimum of Diploma in Mechanical/Marine Engineering from a reputable institution.
- Must possess Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate.
- Must be holder of Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) will be an added advantage.
- Must have at least three (3) years relevant experience in a comparable position.
- Good technical skills;
- Good communication skills;
- Ability to work at odd hours with minimum supervision;
- Report writing skills; and
- Good analytical skills.
Applications accompanied by a detailed CV containing academic qualifications, professional experience, current remuneration, e-mail addresses, day telephone contacts as well as copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and national identification card are invited from persons qualified for the position described above.
The applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of at least three referees who are knowledgeable about their competence and area of specialization.
The applicants should request their referees to submit their references directly to the undersigned.Applications and referees’ confidential reports on the applicant’s suitability for the position should be sent to the undersigned to be received on or before 19th June 2015.
The Managing Director,
Kenya Ferry Services Limited,
Headquarters Office,
Gaza Road, Off Mwinyi Babu Road – Peleleza
P.O. Box 96242 – 80110,
Mombasa.
The reference number and title of the position applied for MUST be clearly indicated on the ENVELOPE.
Persons living with disabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas and women are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Remuneration: The above positions are challenging and offer attractive remuneration packages.
Selection Communique: Applicants who shall not have received our response by 19th June, 2015 should consider themselves unsuccessful.
“Kenya Ferry Services Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”
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