Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a leading electrical contracting and supplies company in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for installations, servicing and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating units and other electrical systems.

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Applying engineering principles to evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical and electrical products, equipment, systems and processes.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.
• Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.
• Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
• Design, test and control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products.
• Provide feedback to management on customer problems and needs.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer Job

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in HVAC engineering technology/mechanical engineering.
• Atleast 3 years of experience in the same position.
• Must have solid problem solving skills to ensure the heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems meet the needs of the users.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) software training.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering skills.
• Strong experience with air conditioning systems.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

How To Apply

Interested candidate should send their applications (CV and cover letter) to hr@upo.co.ke on or before 01 March 2017. Please indicate, ‘Mechanical Engineer’ on the subject line