Mechanical Engineer Job in Uganda at Rift Valley Railways (RVR)

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Ref: HR-MECH-1-09-2011

Reports to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Manager-Uganda.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage locomotive, rolling stock, electrical installations, mechanical handling plant and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs, outside the workshops, and provide diagnostic and trouble shooting expertise in order to achieve equipment availability and reliability targets.
• Oversee the scheduling and execution of all orders for assigned equipment including planned corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Review daily reports to ensure all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in DMS (Depot maintenance Schedules) with attention to conditions found, performance, measurements taken/ recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/ or deferred

Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate should have;
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University
• Membership of the institution of Professional Engineers
• Maintenance Management Courses

Personal Abilities
• Must be conversant with statutory regulations covering mechanical Engineering, employment legislation and Industrial relations
• Computer knowledge including MS Word. MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and requisite soft ware programs
• Understanding of railway operating regulations and safety requirements
• At least 8 years experience as a senior mechanical engineer and general management in industry.
• Good organizational skills with good leadership, supervisory and training abilities.

How to Apply:
If you believe that you fit this profile, please send your application letter with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and names of three referees quoting job refernce number by Monday, 03 October, 2011.

The Human Resources Manager
Rift Valley Railways (U) Ltd
Plot No. 53, Nasser rpad/ station Road/Station Reserve
P.O.Box 7891 Kampala, Uganda.

Applications can be hand delivered to Rift Valley Railways (Uganda) Limited, Plot No 53, Nasser Road/ Station Road/ Station Reserve or Railway Mechanical Workshop, Nalukolongo,