Rail Development Manager – Mechanical Engineering

Required Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Master's Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer.
  
• Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) as a Corporate Member.
  
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
  
• Certificate in Project Management.
  
• Certificate in Leadership Course for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Have a minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management position.
  

Required Skills:

• Analytical skills
  
• Problem-solving skills
  
• Project management skills
  
• Negotiation skills
  
• Leadership skills
  
• Communication skills
  
• Report writing skills.
  

• Oversee formulation, development, and implementation of divisional plans and maintenance procedures.
  
• Provide engineering advice to the department on mechanical engineering functions to ensure the availability and reliability of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
  
• Oversee the design and planning of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment projects.
  
• Facilitate the development and approval of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment policies and standards.
  
• Lead in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment to meet requirements for train and marine operations.
  
• Oversee the implementation of locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment scheduled and unscheduled maintenance at workshops and depots as per the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards.
  
• Oversee the implementation of remanufacture/rehabilitation projects for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
  
• Oversee the management of locomotives, rolling stock workshop and depot activities to achieve desired maintenance and high productivity, to ensure tasks are done to the required OEM standards.
  
• Responsible for mechanical engineering designs, drawings, and specifications revision for locomotives, rolling stock, plant, and equipment.
  
• Review and approve any onboard equipment or structures to be installed or transported on locomotives and rolling stock to ensure rail safety is safeguarded.
  
• Review and recommend new systems that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the mechanical engineering function in carrying out locomotives and rolling stock and equipment development and maintenance.