Electrical Supervisor (Projects)

Finlays is a vertically integrated and geographically diversified agri-business that takes a leadership role in sustainability.

The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group’s success and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for.

Finlays is Kenya’s largest agricultural export group employing over 21,000 people and annually exporting over 300 million stems of flowers, 7 million kilos of vegetables, 26 million kilos of black tea and 3 million kilos of tea extract.

The organisation is geographically located in Nairobi, Naivasha, Kericho, Mt. Kenya and Mombasa and works with 1,200 vegetable out growers and 10,000 tea out growers.

We need dynamic individuals with strong supervisory, planning & organizing skills, interpersonal and communication skills and a team player to fill the following vacant positions in our Kericho operations.

The job holder is expected to

• provide technical support in the execution of special projects and assignments and also work with the supervisory team to drive various new organization-wide project initiatives;
• design, provide estimates and install special electrical projects;
• supervise and lead teams in various electrical projects for flower farms and tea estates;
• undertake electrical audits and inspections of major electrical installations as well as domestic installations, and make recommendations/process certification;
• assist ICT Department to implement various infrastructure projects and maintenance, including fibre optic cables, etc.;
• undertake repair and maintenance jobs of electrical switchgear of up to 33kv;
• maintain and control various electrical tools/instruments/equipment and train team on usage;
• install, repair and maintain VHF radios, T&A clocks and CCTV systems;
• follow up on implementation of electrical projects by external contractors within the Company for compliance with standards;
• observe and enforce health and safety procedures and requirements at the work place.

Minimum Requirements

• Craft certificate in electrical installation.
• 5 years relevant experience, 2 of which should be in busy project set up.
• Working knowledge of ICT installation and telephony/AutoCAD.
• Basic certification ERC licence.

Demonstrated knowledge of solar technologies and their applications.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirement of the above positions, please submit an application including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees, indicating the position you are applying for to reach us not later than 27 December 2013 and be addressed to:

Human Resource Director

P O Box 223 – 20200

Kericho

Email: careers@finlays.co.ke  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted