Latest Recruitment at WTS Energy

Purpose:

The Control Room Operator will operate the plant and maintain system parameters to ensure product quality is maintained and ensure zero undetectable deviation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the electrical transmission and distribution system, as well as the entire Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for proper oil extraction operation, under minimal supervision.
• Follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of the oil extraction plant.
• Ensure pre-start up, start up, operational, and shut down checklists are completed before plant operations commence.
• Utilize SCADA data to coordinate field fault diagnostics and manual operations.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the working area.
• Answer emergency trouble calls and other types of after-hours phone-calls and determine appropriate actions.
• Recall on-call maintenance teams to facilitate repairs on emergency trouble calls occurring outside of normal working hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Maintain various operational records and logs and produce operational reports.
• Oversee the flow of information and reports, coordinate actions when necessary, and ensure response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
• Interface closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.
• Monitor and oversee the primary electrical system using SCADA, receive system alarms to locate trouble areas.
• Maintain a log of operations to reflect any/all system concerns and operational actions taken.
• Identify SCADA operational malfunctions, request corrective actions, and report uncorrected malfunctions.
• Follow standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
• Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.
• Using drawings, trace and determine facilities affected by outages, and then notify the shift in-charge.
• Comply with all HSE safety regulations and adhere to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
• Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
• A Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Fluent knowledge of English.
• 2 years operator experience in vegetable oil extraction plant.
• Firefighting & HSE basic courses preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
• Experience with reading and logging SCADA information.
• Experience with shift report writing.

Required Competencies:

• Commissioning and Start-Up.
• Decommissioning and Land Transportation Management.
• HSEQ General (Generic).
• Organization Processes: Internal Standard, Site Management.
• Supports and technologies: Standard ISO, TQM and Quality system, technical requirement and Standard.
• Compliance: Local/National and International Standard and Codes, Health, Safety, Environment, Quality.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of oil extraction machines.
• Complete pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists before plant operations commence.
• Maintain cleanliness of the working area.
• Maintain various operational records and logs and produce operational reports.
• Oversee the flow of information and reports, coordinate actions when necessary, and ensure response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
• Interface closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.
• Follow standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
• Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.
• Comply with all HSE safety regulations and adhere to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
• Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Fluent knowledge of English.
• 3 years of operator experience in a vegetable oil extraction plant.
• Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred).
• Experience with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
• Experience with shift report writing.
• Familiarity with commissioning, start-up, decommissioning, and compliance with local/national and international standards and codes related to health, safety, and environment is preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Planning target control
• Decision Making
• Spirit of Enterprise
• Communication
• Listening and reception
• Staff management and development.  

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Job Responsibilities:

• Follow standard operating procedures for safe start up and shutdown of oil extraction machines.
• Complete pre-start up, start up, operational and shut down checklists before plant operations commence.
• Maintain cleanliness of the working area.
• Maintain various operational records and logs and produce operational reports.
• Oversee the flow of information and reports, coordinate actions when necessary, and ensure response plans are followed during emergencies and natural disasters.
• Interface closely with the operations In-charge and maintenance to ensure key operational matters are performed, communicated and documented.
• Follow standard procedures and switching orders in accordance with standard operating and safe switching practices.
• Ensure smooth transition of position during shift operations.
• Comply with all HSE safety regulations and adhere to proper codes and standards with a thorough understanding of safety procedures related to Electrical Systems.
• Handle any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Fluent knowledge of English.
• 2 years of operator experience in a vegetable oil extraction plant will be an added advantage
• Firefighting & HSE basic courses (preferred).
• Experience with troubleshooting of plant upsets and taking corrective action.
• Experience with shift report writing.
• Familiarity with commissioning, start-up, decommissioning, and compliance with local/national and international standards and codes related to health, safety, and environment is preferred.

Required Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Planning target control
• Decision Making
• Spirit of Enterprise
• Communication
• Listening and reception
• Staff management and development.  

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Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in testing samples provided by commercial agencies.
• Collect and analyze product samples to determine quality compliance before receiving and storing them.
• Work as a member of the quality control team, checking and recording parameters at critical control points and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure that products meet the established quality standards set by the company.
• Prepare reports, compile and maintain records on product quality status, tests, and inspections conducted.
• Perform testing in accordance with the company’s Quality Control System.
• Ensure the correct quality processes are followed and provide training as needed.
• Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and maintain equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis.
• Ensure production requirements are met while adhering to safe work practices and procedures.
• Analyze test data and take corrective action to prevent non-conforming products.
• Assist in documentation and data control.
• Care for and maintain testing equipment, including calibration.
• Participate in plant audits.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the manager.
• Work with the health and safety committee, identify risks and hazards, and implement safety recommendations.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have at least a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or any other relevant field.
• Must have 2 years of working experience as a QC/Lab analyst, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, and procedures.
• HSE basic courses (preferred).
• Quality control and assurance experience.  

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Agricultural Development Assistant to define environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for the development of vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
• Analyzing local agricultural contexts and production systems in the County.
• Building the capacity of local communities to sustainably manage bio feedstock agricultural resources.
• Developing partnerships and synergy with government departments, NGOs, and other institutions involved in agricultural development.
• Supporting other company initiatives contributing to agriculture development, such as environmental awareness and communication campaigns.
• Identifying, profiling, and supporting farmer cooperatives, Farmer Field Schools (FFS), and farmer groups in the county.
• Provide for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in the agreed format and according to organizational deadlines.
• Participate actively in weekly, monthly and quarterly staff meetings.
• Participate in routine and annual stakeholder consultations and workshops in furtherance of the work of the organization.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships, teamwork and synergy with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the project  area.
• Stakeholder relations skills, with particular reference to local communities.
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communications campaigns, local content, etc.) which contribute to agriculture development as requested.
• Share and present the organizations Grievance Mechanism process in stakeholder, farmers and community meetings.
• Receive, investigate, forward to vendors and ensure vendors close out all vendor related grievances, raised by affected communities, in a timely, fair and consistent manner. 
• Responsible for receiving and documenting all grievances at the field level and forwarding them to the agriculture development manager. 
• Any other duties as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture and Agri-business value chains, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Sciences. 
• Must have a valid motorcycle license & off-road motorcycle driving experience.
• A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in agricultural and agro forestry development projects.
• Must have Extensive knowledge of the counties, with a preference for local candidates.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Bio feedstock and local content experience is desirable.
• Previous NGO or private sector work experience in rural development.
• Must be a native of the county applying for with fluency in local dialect spoken in the county applied for.  

Skills & Abilities:

• Farmer participatory approaches, project planning & implementation, data collection & analysis, field-level training, communication (both verbal & written).
• Proficiency in Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of farmer group dynamics and aggregation, marketing strategies, and practical experience with the farmer field school approach.
• Capacity building farmers for sustainable agri-livelihoods

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Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the Agricultural Development Assistant to define environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for the development of vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
• Analyzing local agricultural contexts and production systems in Kajiado County.
• Building the capacity of local communities to sustainably manage bio feedstock agricultural resources.
• Developing partnerships and synergy with government departments, NGOs, and other institutions involved in agricultural development.
• Supporting other company initiatives contributing to agriculture development, such as environmental awareness and communication campaigns.
• Identifying, profiling, and supporting farmer cooperatives, Farmer Field Schools (FFS), and farmer groups in the county.
• Provide for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in the agreed format and according to organizational deadlines.
• Participate actively in weekly, monthly and quarterly staff meetings.
• Participate in routine and annual stakeholder consultations and workshops in furtherance of the work of the organization.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships, teamwork and synergy with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the project  area.
• Stakeholder relations skills, with particular reference to local communities.
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communications campaigns, local content, etc.) which contribute to agriculture development as requested.
• Share and present the organizations Grievance Mechanism process in stakeholder, farmers and community meetings.
• Receive, investigate, forward to vendors and ensure vendors close out all vendor related grievances, raised by affected communities, in a timely, fair and consistent manner. 
• Responsible for receiving and documenting all grievances at the field level and forwarding them to the agriculture development manager. 
• Any other duties as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications:

• Must have a relevant diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture and Agri-business value chains, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Sciences. 
• Must have a valid motorcycle license & off-road motorcycle driving experience.
• A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in agricultural and agro forestry development projects.
• Must have Extensive knowledge of Kajiado County, with a preference for local candidates.
• A minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role or field.
• Bio feedstock and local content experience is desirable.
• Previous NGO or private sector work experience in rural development.
• Must be a native of the county applying for with fluency in local dialect spoken in the county applied for.  

Skills & Abilities:

• Farmer participatory approaches, project planning & implementation, data collection & analysis, field-level training, communication (both verbal & written).
• Proficiency in Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of farmer group dynamics and aggregation, marketing strategies, and practical experience with the farmer field school approach.
• Capacity building farmers for sustainable agri-livelihoods.

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JOB SUMMARY:

To Assist the Agriculture development manager with the management of green initiatives in the client’s “Agri-Hub project. This post works directly with farmers on a day to day basis to ensure compliance and coordination of bio-fuel agriculture development activities in the county. It requires a solid agricultural technical background and field training experience as well as ability to interact with government officers, private sector players, and other NGO partners. This position requires a direct bio feedstock value chain experience.

Job Responsibilities.

• In close working relationship with the agricultural development assistant, support the agricultural development manager in defining the environmental and geo-pedological characteristics for the development of vegetable oil production initiatives (bio feedstock).
• Support the analysis of local agricultural contexts in Baringo County and agricultural production systems in rural areas of the county.
• Build the capacity of the local communities to boost and manage their bio feedstock agricultural resources sustainably.
• To develop mutually beneficial partnerships, teamwork and synergy with relevant government departments, NGOs and other institutions involved in agricultural development work in the project area.
• Stakeholder relations skills, with particular reference to local communities.
• Support other company initiatives (environmental awareness, communications campaigns, local content, etc.) which contribute to agriculture development as requested.
• To identify, profile and support farmer cooperatives, farmer field schools (FFS) and farmer groups in the county.

Job Qualifications.

• Relevant diploma level qualification in Agricultural Sciences, Agriculture and Agri-business value chains, Environmental Engineering or Natural Sciences. or the relevant qualifications or any other relevant field.
• Experience in agricultural and agroforestry development projects, analysis of existing supply chains and production potential of agricultural biomass also for industrial use.
• Ability to design and manage large-scale agricultural and agroforestry interventions.
• Knowledge of agricultural and agro-forestry production systems, with particular reference to contract farming mechanisms and/or agro- industrial initiatives
• Interpersonal skills, teamworking and management coordination.
• Candidate needs to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid motorcycle license & off-road motorcycle driving experience.
• Candidate needs to be proficient in Ms Word,
• Bachelors degree in relevant subject.
• Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of farmer group dynamics and aggregation and marketing strategies

Job  Experience

• Extensive knowledge of Baringo county with high preference for locals.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in a similar role or field.
• Bio feed stock and local content experience desirable.
• Previous NGO or private sector work.
• Experience in rural development

Skills & abilities

• Farmer participatory approaches
• Project planning & implementation
• Data collection, entry & analysis
• Field level training
• Communication (both verbal & written) 
• Knowledge & practical experience of the farmer field school approach
• Negotiating & managing partner relationships
• Capacity building in sustainable livelihoods & farmers.

This position will be based in Baringo county of operation with field travel to the project sites within the county.