The Gako Meat company is investing in three investment streams:
- Investment in beef cattle production on the 6,000 ha to upgrade the carrying capacity of the land to produce a substantially greater number of beef cattle for local markets, processing, and export. This includes an intensive breeding program that is designed to create a breeding stock that would help the company to build a competitive commercial beef cattle breed and a feedlot.
- Investment in the meat processing facility which will serve as the flagship model for value-added meat production in Rwanda; based on international best practices, to provide high-quality branded meat products for regional export markets throughout Africa and other parts of the world.
- Investment in irrigation to produce enough feed for the animals in feedlots and in the farm
To achieve the above objectives; Gako Meat Company Ltd is seeking to hire new employees in the following key positions:
1. ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEER
JOB PURPOSE
- The electromechanical engineer plays a key supervisory role to Install, commission and maintain the electromechanical systems in the Irrigation scheme and within the corporate requirements and guidelines.
- Supervise other Electrical engineers and technicians, generate detailed drawings, compile reports, and mentor new apprentices/Staff. They also conduct research the enhance and sustain irrigation systems at Gako Meat Company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees work of assigned Electrical team employees.
- Establishing relationships with clients, suppliers, other professionals, and expanding networks.
- Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.
- Advise on preventive measures to avoid Equipment downtime.
- Keep meticulous records of Machine Service History
- Test devices for improvement, safety, and quality control.
- Check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever necessary.
- Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
- Drawing up budgets, schedules, company regulations, and various other documents.
- Analyzing existing processes and scheduling meetings to discuss improvement initiatives.
- Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems (high voltage & low voltage).
- Installation, termination of data distribution frames, and good understanding of signal generating units.
- Ensure efficient operation, troubleshoot, and take corrective actions of faulty rectifiers, DC system units, alarm monitoring systems, and AC units.
- Installation and commissioning of different types of operations units at Gako meat sites
- Design earth formation for lower earth resistance and ensure that earth formation is fully implemented.
- Interpretation & implementation of electrical layouts and diagrams
- Monitor water supply, calibration of water tanks instruments, and apply measures to control water loss
- Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, requesting repair service.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Perform On- Call tasks during odd hours and weekends/Public holidays.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Desired skills and qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical, Mechatronics.
- A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in electromechanical or Mechatronics engineering role, preferably Irrigation or Manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge and experience in electrical & Electronic Systems, Plc, Scada Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical systems, Electrical & Electronic Testing Design, Project Supervision.
- Must have language proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda
- Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications
How to apply
Interested candidates with the required skills and competencies are requested to submit their applications addressed to the CEO of Gako Meat Company Ltd at gmchr23@rdb.rw
The application documents include a motivation letter specifying the position applied for, CVs, three referees, and notarized certificates. The applications will be accepted no later than Tuesday, 17th January 2023 at 5:00 PM. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted immediately for interviews.
Done at Mayange, Bugesera on 11th January 2023
Dr. Birasa Nyamulinda
Chief Executive Officer
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