Nation
Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa
with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves
unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We
are seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to the
positions of Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer.
Mechanical Engineer
Job
Ref:
HR-ME-09-2012
Reporting
to the Technical Manager, the Engineer will be expected to deliver on
operational and technical requirements in accordance with our quality standards
while guaranteeing that we are true to our vision of being the Media of Africa
for Africa.
Key
responsibilities
- Preparation
of routine maintenance plans and tasks for a rotary web-offsetprinting press
and ancillary equipment;
- Implementation
of planned and preventive maintenance tasks;
- Troubleshooting
and resolving of machine problems and break downs expeditiously;
- Installation
and commissioning of new production equipment;
- Implementation
of safe working practices;
- Supervision
of plant technicians.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- Basic
University Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
- At
least 3 years working experience;
- Knowledge
/awareness of OSH Act of 2007;
- Knowledgeable
in applying best practice for print production;
- Demonstrable
capability to fit and contribute within a technical and professional team;
- Ability
and readiness to work long hours.
Electrical Engineer
Job
Ref:
HR-EE-09-2012
Reporting
to the Technical Manager, the Engineer will be expected to deliver on
operational and technical requirements in accordance with our quality standards
while guaranteeing that we are true to our vision of being the Media of Africa
for Africa.
Key
responsibilities
- Preparation
of routine maintenance plans and tasks for a rotary web-offset printing
press and ancillary equipment;
- Implementation
of planned and preventive maintenance tasks;
- Troubleshooting
and resolving of machine problems and break downs expeditiously;
- Installation
and commissioning of new production equipment;
- Implementation
of safe working practices;
- Supervision
of plant technicians.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- B.Sc.
Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized
university;
- At
least 3 years working experience preferably in a busy production plant or
print shop;
- Knowledge/awareness
of OSH Act of 2007.
- Knowledge
of personal computers (hardware/ software) and LAN experience;
- Knowledgeable
in applying best practice for print production;
- Demonstrable
capability to fit and contribute within a technical and professional team;
- Ability
to cope with pressure, work odd hours while adhering to tight deadlines.
Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and
detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com
on or before 9th October, 2012.
Note:
We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.