Engineering Vacancies at Karbak Ventures Limited

Job Description

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Manage assigned projects including coordination with a multi-discipline design team and oversight of production assigned to junior staff
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Design HVAC and interior piping systems for commercial applications
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
•  Perform hydraulic, pressure loss and pump head calculations
• Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Attend design and/or construction meetings as required
• Perform construction site visits as required
• Provide overall direction for design team from inception to completion on a project-specific basis

Desired Skills:

• Effective technical skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Creativity
•  Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Teamworking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; working knowledge of AutoCAD

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience + 1 year experience in a managerial role

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Job Description

• Applies expert product knowledge and seasoned experience to broader scope and more complex problems and projects during KVL’s site operations.
• Works independently to establish design requirements, conceptualize, plan and execute designs.
• Installing conveyors, structures, etc.
• Working with a team to set up a structure from scratch
• Regularly takes a lead role in assigned projects as assigned by the Operations Manager
• Trains, monitors and coaches team members to improve skill level, to ensure adherence to principles, policies and standards and to improve safety, quality and process reliability in a cost effective manner.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems
• Interfaces with technical professionals inside and outside the local organization
• Solicits understanding and support of line managers for major projects
• Uses creativity and independent judgment to formulate results based on principles, experience and constructive thinking
• Makes field trips with sales and service personnel with new products and technical applications.
• Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems including the design of new systems or the development of solutions having few or no precedents
• Anticipates potential problems, and proactively solves complex problems through creative thinking using internal and external resources.
• Ensures that assignments meet standards and performance requirements within area of expertise
• Provides “Process Support” as required, for all new projects which includes: attending design review for equipment and tools, reviewing installation procedures, assisting with project Factory Acceptance Tests and reviewing project training requirements for service personnel.
• Maintains communication with Company Representative on issues including job procedures, spare parts requirements, function fit and critical dimension measurements.
• Maintains communication with the Operations Manager on issues including job procedures, spare parts requirements, function fit and critical dimension measurements.
• Assists with training of less experienced process technicians.

Desired Knowledge andSkills:

• Practical experience of general plumbing and heating
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Full clean driving licence
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies
• Mechanical engineering experience in a commercial environment
• Construction site experience
• Ability to read drawings and plans
• Computer literate
• Problem solving skills
• Experience of leading a small team 

Person profile:

Personality:

• Self-driven, proactive and results-oriented with a positive outlook, a clear focus on quality and delivering value
• Must be reliable
• Must be punctual and ready to work as required
• Must be able to get on with others and be a team-player

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years fieldwork experience

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Job Description

•  The Project Engineer training is designed to give trainees a realistic preview of a role as a Project Engineer in the construction industry.
• This position provides onsite administrative support to the project team consisting of the Project Manager, Superintendent and Project Engineer. The PE intern must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs
• Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals
• Assist in management of project permit process
• Track and inspect material deliveries
• Assist in project close-out
• Communicate and enforce Karbak Safety and Health Management Program
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others

Authority:

• The Trainee reports to a direct manager within the department, with additional reporting to the Project and/or Operations Manager.

Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines:

• Knowledge of basic phases of construction projects
• Knowledge of mathematics functions (geometry, basic algebra)
• Computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, etc)
• Ability to perform all work in a timely, professional and efficient manner while effectively communicating and interacting with customers, clients, subcontractors and other third parties
• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules and project budgets and to identify changes and discrepancies
• Ability to present information in a clear and understandable manner in both written and verbal form
• Ability to work with others in a team environment, exercising effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to comply with all company policies, practices and standards of performance

Min Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field, or fieldwork experience

Other Requirements:

• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft office Suite.
• Good knowledge and use of AutoCAD.`
• Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Project would be an advantage.

Work Environment/Job Conditions

• This job may be performed in the office or on the jobsite and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists. He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and must comply with all Company safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.
• They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time