Thursday, June 16, 2011

KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS-MECHATRONICS ENGINEER::KENYAN JOBS

KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
The Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) is a statutory organization of the Government of Kenya established by the Standards Act, Cap
496 of the laws of Kenya in July 1974. The mandate of Kenya bureau of standards is to provide Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment
services through Promotion of standardization in commerce and industry, Provision of testing and calibration facilities, Control of the
use of standardization marks, undertaking educational work in standardization, Facilitation of the implementation and practical
application of standards, Maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.
Kenya bureau of standards (KEBS) wishes to recruit innovative and result oriented individuals for the following positions.

ASST. METROLOGY OFFICER (MECHATRONIC ENGINEER)
Reporting to: Assistant Manager Length
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist to maintain custody of the national measurement standards in the assigned measurement field;
• Assist to maintain the traceability of the national measurement standards to the International System of Units (SI);
• Provide calibration services in the respective measurement fields;
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of a laboratory quality management system (QMS) in line with the ISO/IEC
17025 standard;
• Assist in the development of new techniques of measurement and improve on the current ones;
• Assist in the achievement and maintenance of international recognition of the national measurement standards and the
laboratory’s calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs);
• Assist in the development of the laboratory’s strategic plan (SP) and participate in its implementation and review;
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of the laboratory’s performance contract
• Carry out assigned research and development work;
• Participate in measurement comparisons;
• Prepare and verify calibration certificates/reports;
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of safety procedures in the laboratory;
• Assist in the identification and planning for the procurement of measurement standards and equipment;

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Job grade: KS 7
Minimum academic qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Mechatronic engineering)
Competencies:
Capable of programming machines such as programmable logic controllers, (PLCs) working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical
Systems, working knowledge of control systems and able to design mechatronic systems. Analytical skills, Proactive, Results oriented,
Integrity, Innovative.
To apply for this job, copy paste the link below as a web address:
http://www.kebs.org/about_kebs.php?opt=aboutkebs&view=job_details&id=2

Applications including a filled application form for employment, Curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates must be
submitted online on or before 17th June 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Knya bureau of standards - KEBS is an equal opportunity employer.