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Broad Function: To research, identify, develop, test and maintain instrumentation systems. The focus of the work is to ensure that instrumentation processes operate efficiently and safely.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

The Instrumentation Engineer shall be responsible for the following main activities but not limited to:
Assist with the development of instrumentation installation drawings, data sheets and specifications, in full compliance with recognized industry standards, safety standards, and various specifications.
Prepare technical specification of all measuring instruments.
Provide support to procurement of instrument items.
To coordinate the calibration of instruments and ensure compliance with calibration requirements for both plant and manufacturing equipment.
To perform the day-to-day demand and preventative maintenance and problem solving of instruments.
Prepare preventive maintenance programs for instruments.
To ensure completion of installation and validation of new and upgraded instruments and to maintain record and documentation on relevant procedures.
To ensure completion and recording of functional and safety checks on test instruments and correction of any deviations from specification.
To liaise with internal/external laboratory and engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing equipment.
To train instrumentation users on correct use of instruments and basic troubleshooting.
To bring attention of relevant management any risk in product/test operations, which may have adverse effects on product quality/safety.
Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications
BSc. Degree in Control and Instrumentation or Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a bias on light current and at least One (1) year experience in designing, installation, testing, servicing, calibration and repair of electronic and mechanical instruments.
Required skills and competencies
Computer literacy and familiar with standard office computer applications
Ability to perform calibration activities on a range of laboratory and manufacturing instruments.
Ability to execute mechanical and electrical trouble shooting of equipment.
Ability to execute basic re-design or modification of instrumentation to achieve continuous improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of laboratory equipment
Knowledge of principles of measurement

How to Apply
If you are the right person we are looking for, send your application in confidence clearly indicating the names and contacts of three referees one of whom must be a current or former Employer.

Attach copies of academic certificates and other relevant testimonials.

The envelope should be properly labeled with the job code of the position you are applying clearly indicated on top left hand corner.

The applications to be sent either by registered mail or courier services to the address indicated below:-

Managing Director,
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Co. Ltd,
P.O Box 30656-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline for applications is by close of business Friday 12th February 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company is an equal opportunity employer