Electrical Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Company Act and is also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act. The Bank was initially registered under the Co-operative Societies Act at the point of founding in 1965. This status was retained up to and until June 27th 2008 when the Bank's Special General Meeting resolved to incorporate under the Companies Act with a view to complying with the requirements for listing on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).

JOB SUMMARY

Desired Skills and ExperienceA Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.3 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment. Good knowledge in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration will be an added advantage.Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and arbitration related to building construction.Certification in Energy Management will be an added advantage.Highly flexible, on call 24/7 with the ability to travel to distant branches when required (Must have a valid driving license) and willing to put in extra hours to ensure jobs are completed on schedule and to specification.Excellent business skills and knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods including planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance to minimize unpredicted breakdowns, assess and analyze repair and breakdown costs and recommend equipment upgrading or replacement.Manage and oversee routine scheduled maintenance work and respond to equipment faults while carrying out quality inspections on jobs to verify and forward job cards and invoices to Finance for payment.Supervise projects in liaison with the Bank’s consultants, to successful completion within the shortest period as may be agreed from time to timeManage services installations costs in the new outlets and other refurbishments as may be agreed from time to time.Arrange specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components. This will entail preparing bills of quantities for new and refurbished branches to include intruder alarm, CCTV, internal and fascia signage.Ensure complete and proper documentation of all on-going and completed projects such as contracts, performance bonds, and all necessary documentation.Deal with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs by responding to breakdowns with agility and following up with vendors doing diagnosis and repair of equipment.Control Capital Expenditure for projects and maintain renovation costs.Maintain statistical and financial records for premises and equipment that are up to date.Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.Manage inventory of supplies and bank equipment including generators, Air Conditioners, vault doors and safes, ATMs and firefighting equipment.Prepare BQ’s and tender specification as required in relation to specialist items installations.Prepare repair specifications, select suitable contractors to carry out the works and prepare maintenance tender documents.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Product documentation, Equipment and tool maintenance, Construction management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree