Technical Engineer Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Our client, a company dealing in Fire safety and security systems has an opening in the following position:

Technical Engineer

This role will be based in Mombasa with frequent travels to other parts of the country.

The responsibilities of this role entails the following:

• Oversee and supervise the work of in-house engineers and technicians on all projects and assignments undertaken by the company
• Manage the development, design and installation of fire fighting, safety and security systems
• Ensure that all work assignments are undertaken as per specifications, as per determined budgets, and within agreed timelines
• Ensure work undertaken is carried out in conformity with county or national laws, and any other applicable regulations
• Prepare regular, detailed project reports, site reports, and other required documentation
• Review all technical work and specifications, and provide advice
• Conduct work audits on all project sites to evaluate materials use, cost control, quality of work done, and general efficiency
• Monitor and analyse the progress of the speed of work and provide interventions as required
• Generate additional or further work assignments from existing works
• Ensure projects are signed off on completion and be responsible for the certificates
• Ensure that every completed work has been invoiced as per contract
• Review and advice on all technical reports prepared by the company including signing off the Bills of Quantities
• Develop and improve on existing procedures to enhance efficiency in the execution of projects, reduce wastage and perform to the highest standards and quality
• Engaging customers in a consultative manner in order to understand the technical and business challenges facing prospective and current customers.
• Designing and supporting solutions to customers utilizing the company products and services to drive, maintain and increase profitable revenue.
• Supporting Sales and Accounts teams with proposal generation for all company solutions. Including, but not limited to, pricing assistance, equipment design, documentation, and technical documentation necessary during the pre-sale and post signature “hand over” work/site to the company.
• Assisting in preparing, completing and presenting all technical designs and concepts f during the Project Management and Implementation phases.
• Creating and delivering focused technical trainings for the sales teams.
• Representing the company on customer appointments as a subject matter technical expert.
• Staying current with technology as it pertains to the industry.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years professional level working experience preferred.
• Excellent project management skills and proven track record.

How to Apply

Interested applicants with the requisite skills and qualifications are asked to submit a cover letter along with a CV and references to: careers@mialebusiness.com before the deadline of 26 October, 2018.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.