The current rail network in Kenya is the metre gauge commonly referred to as 'The Lunatic Line’. It was initially named the 'Uganda Railway’ after its destination. Its construction began in the Port city of Mombasa in 1896 and was completed in 1901 at the lines terminus in Kisumu. Operations on the line commenced in 1903. The Lunatic Line links Kampala i...

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• Oversees formulation, development and implementation of divisional plans and maintenance procedures.
• Provides engineering advice to the department on electrical, signaling and communication engineering functions.
• Oversees design and planning of electrical, signaling and communication projects.
• Facilitates the development and approval of rolling stock, plant and equipment policies and standards.
• Leads in the development of divisional maintenance and development programs for electrical, signaling and communication systems in order to meet requirements for train and marine operations.
• Oversees implementation of electrical, signaling and communication systems scheduled and unscheduled maintenance within the Corporation.
• Responsible for electrical engineering designs and drawings and specifications revisions.
• Review and recommends new systems that enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of the division in carrying out electrical, signaling and communication development and maintenance.
• Participates in rail incident and accident investigation for the purpose of identifying the root cause and implementing remedial actions to stop recurrence.
• Oversees preparation of technical and functional specifications requirements for tender documents to enable appropriate procurement of materials in the division.
• Leads in conducting electrical, signaling and communication systems failure and trend analysis, engineering inspection and audit, material and component quality inspection and analysis to assist in divisional engineering decision making.
• Oversees outsourced contractors and consultants for development and maintenance of electrical, signaling and communication systems.
• Oversee the maintenance of electrical power stations, electrical power backup systems within the Corporation.
• Responsible for new electrical installations and power distribution in all buildings, workshops, electrical installations in all plant and equipment and maintenance of existing electrical installations in the corporation.
• Responsible for undertaking statutory electrical tests and documenting them.
• Ensures compliance with the applicable legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in undertaking electrical, signaling and communication maintenance and development.
• Leads in keeping updated and relevant knowledge of modern electrical, signaling and communication systems maintenance techniques, maintenance equipment, production systems, procedures.
• Responsible for championing safe working conditions in the division.
• Participates in curriculum development for railway technical courses.
• Provides mentorship professional growth strategies for divisional engineers and ensuring compliance with CPD requirements.
• Oversees preparation and implementation of the divisions annual budget and procurement and disposal plan.
• Leads in identification and management of divisional risks.
• Leads in identifying and implementing change initiatives to achieve the desired culture and business plan.
• Co-ordinates setting of divisional Key Performance Indicators and monitors its implementation.
• Ensures development and implementation of business continuity plan for the division.
• Oversees compliance of Quality Management System in the division by ensuring that business processes meet the requirements of ISO Standards.

• Leadership skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Information Technology proficiency.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering/Project/Communication Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant work experience, Five (5) of which must be in Senior Management position.
• Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer.
• Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• A management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Project Management.
• Proficiency in computer applications.