Job Description:

About the Job

The State Department for Roads is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This entry-level position involves participating in the design, fabrication, repair, and maintenance of mechanical components, vehicles, plant, and equipment.

Responsibilities

Taking part in preparation of designs and drawings for manufacturing of mechanical components.
Taking part in fabrication of tools, equipment and machine/plant/vehicle components.
Repairing and maintenance of vehicle, plant and equipment.
Carrying out inspection and testing of vehicles, plant, machines and equipment.
Taking part in installations, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery in workshops.
Identifying vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment for relocation, repair, replacement, overhaul and disposal.
Carrying out tests, valuation and inspection of vehicles, plant and equipment.
Supervising examinations and grade/trade tests for drivers and plant operators.
Taking part preparation of general layout drawings and shop flow organization workshops.
Collecting and collating data for research.
Collecting and compiling data on inventory of vehicles, plant and equipment throughout their life cycle.
Taking part in preparation of maintenance and serviceability schedules for vehicles and plant machinery and preparing reports.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Production Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.