Friday, February 08, 2013

SONY Sugar Jobs- Fire Engine Operators and Drivers

South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited, a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the following positions with talented and qualified Kenyan citizens:-
 
1. Fire Engine Operator 
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Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to Environment Health and Safety Manager, the Fire Engine Operator will be responsible for:
  • Performing specialized functions in preparing and responding to fire/emergency calls in order to ensure loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire is prevented and/or minimized.
  • Responding to emergency calls; laying and connecting hose; holding nozzles and directing water streams; raising and climbing ladders; using extinguishers and other equipment.
  • Assisting in rescue operations during emergencies.
  • Operating appliances and communication equipment.
  • Providing first responder actions to emergency medical and hazardous materials calls.
  • Maintenance of equipment in good repair in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Person Specifications
  • KCSE Grade C (Plain) or its equivalent with relevant qualifications from a reputable fire training school.
  • A minimum level of fireman grade 1.
  • First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than 1 week from St. Johns Ambulance or any other recognized institution.
  • 5 years’ experience as a fire fighter.
  • Knowledge of firefighting techniques and methods, emergency procedures and public safety theories and methods.
2. Fire Engine Driver 
4 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Reporting to Environment Health and Safety Manager, the Fire Engine Driver will be responsible for:
  • Responding to fire emergencies by ensuring loss of life, property or injury as a result of fire is prevented and/or minimized.
  • Safely and efficiently driving the fire engine to the scene of fire in response to an emergency.
  • Operating the fire engine pumps and other fire/rescue apparatus safely and efficiently
  • Perform all functions of a fire fighter.
  • Making routine daily checks and inspecting the fire engine to ensure it is in sound mechanical condition.
  • Ensuring general routine maintenance of equipment in line with the manufacturer’s specifications.
Person Specifications
  • KCSE Grade C (Plain) or its equivalent with relevant qualifications from a reputable fire training school.
  • Heavy commercial driving license (class BCE) that has been continuously in use for a minimum of 6 years.
  • Must be a trained pump operator with a reputable fire training school.
  • Must have been operating similar equipment for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Attained a minimum level of fireman grade 1.
  • Ability to detect malfunction on equipment
  • First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than 1 week from St. Johns Ambulance or other recognized institution.
If you believe that you demonstrate abilities to meet the criteria of the above positions, please submit your application with copies of your certificates and a well detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to reach the company at the address provided below not later than 1st March, 2013.
 
Managing Director
South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
P.O Box 107-40405
Sare - Awendo
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