The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) JOBS

EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited is a State Corporation established under
the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya to provide efficient, reliable, safe
and cost effective means of transporting petroleum products from Mombasa to the
hinterland.
In pursuit of this objective, the Company is looking for qualified, highly motivated
and results oriented candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

1. CHIEF ENGINEER (PROJECTS) (JOB GROUP 3) – 1 POST
Location: PS 10 (Nairobi Terminal)
Reporting to the Projects Manager
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for design and implementation of multi-disciplinary projects while
ensuring quality at optimal time and cost.
Job Profile
 Responsible for design of assigned engineering projects to ensure that they
efficiently meet the intended purpose through effective guidance to both staff in
the section and consultants.
 Prepare procurement documents for consultancy services and ensure that
Client’s needs are included in the documents.
 Co-ordinate review of all documents submitted by the design consultants to
ensure compliance with the contracts and that best practices in the industry
have been used.
 Co-ordinate collection of data for in-house design, design and preparation of
tender and contract documents for contractors.
 Co-ordinate the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and project status
report.
 Review payment certificates for consultancy services.
 Co-ordinate the maintenance of updated project computer database on all
assigned projects.
 Respond to sectional inputs for compilation and review of annual budgets and
strategic corporate plans as and when due.
 Provide technical leadership to teams to enable them develop, and evaluate
strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance
standards and organizational effectiveness.
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 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that
the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective
performance.
 Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations
as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
 Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in
order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
Person Profile
 Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Construction Engineering.
 Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant experience gained in Project Management operations during design and implementation
 Registered and licensed as Professional Engineer with EBK.
 Membership to a relevant professional body e.g. IEK.

2. ENGINEER II (OPERATIONS) (JOB GROUP 6) - 3 POSTS
Location: VTTI (Mombasa), PS 8 (Konza), PS 1 (Mombasa), PS 5 (Mtito Andei)
Reporting to the Depot Manager
Overall Job Purpose
To supervise and coordinate the deployment and administration of operations staff at the depot for efficient operation of the pipeline and liaises with the Maintenance Sections on timely correction and repair of equipment ensuring availability at all times.
Job Profile
 Ensure safe and efficient receipts of products.
 Ensure that product transfers to OMC’s are carried out accurately and efficiently.
 Follow up on equipment defects and programmed maintenance to ensure they are accomplished and equipment safely handed over for Operations use
 Arrange for month-end stock taking.
 Prepare specifications for material procurement; carry out evaluations and material inspections. Ensure availability of consumable stock items in the stores.
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 Ensure corrosion inhibitor dosage in the right quantity to achieve the required concentration for pipeline internal protection.
 Ensure adherence to safety procedures in the depot.
 Prepare weekly and monthly reports covering product receipts and deliveries and other pertinent issues at the depot.
 Provide training to new staff, students on attachment and visiting institutions.
 Provide technical leadership to teams to enable them develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets aimed at improving performance standards and organizational effectiveness.
 Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
 Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
 Ensure good customer relations are maintained with OMCs and Maintenance Sections.
 Develop proposals for Budget consideration, prepare specifications for material procurement; carry out procurement evaluations and material inspections and ensure adequate availability of consumable stock items.
 Prepare the necessary reports for product movements and inventories in a timely manner.
 In liaison with Assistant Operations Manager/Senior shift Engineer, ensures proper deployment of shift staff, leave arrangements and payment of allowances.
 Maintain good house-keeping within the tank farm, interceptor and control room as to ensure safety
 Maintain meter calibration program in liaison with the Assistant Operations Manager.
Person Profile
 Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience
 Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering or recognized equivalent
 Registered as Graduate Engineer with EBK.
 Membership to IEK
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3. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) (JOB GROUP 7)- 1 POST
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Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Depot Manager /Senior Engineer
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for attainment of maximum availability of pipeline and product storage facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation through continuous maintenance, service of equipment, maintenance of updated database, reports and promptly attending to any breakdowns and emergencies in the section for efficient and effective pumping of white petroleum products.
Job Profile
 Assist in development and implement appropriate maintenance programmes.
 Assist in identifying spares necessary for the smooth running of equipment in the installation.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Assist in ensuring the section is in compliance with company corporate strategy.
 Ensure compliance with ISO standards in the company.
 Respond to all emergencies.
 Ensure safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
 Assist the Assistant Manager Engineering in design, preparation of tender documents and implementation of projects.
 Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that Programme activities are taken on sound management principles and practices.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual budgets and progress reports showing achievements of the section against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and also defining areas of improvement
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in Production technology (Engineering) or recognized equivalent.
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 Registered as a Graduate Engineer with EBK.
 Member of IEK

4. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) (JOB GROUP 7) - 1 POST
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Depot Manager /Senior Engineer
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for attainment of maximum availability of pipeline and product storage facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation through continuous maintenance, service of equipment, maintenance of updated database, reports and promptly attending to any breakdowns and emergencies in the section for efficient and effective pumping of white petroleum products.
Job Profile
 Assist in development and implement appropriate maintenance programmes.
 Assist in identifying spares necessary for the smooth running of equipment in the installation.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Assist in ensuring the section is in compliance with company corporate strategy.
 Ensure compliance with ISO standards in the company.
 Respond to all emergencies.
 Ensure safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
 Assist the Assistant Manager Engineering in design, preparation of tender documents and implementation of projects.
 Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that Programme activities are taken on sound management principles and practices.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual budgets and progress reports showing achievements of the section against planned targets as well
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as providing justification for performance variances and also defining areas of improvement
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or recognized equivalent.
 Registered as a Graduate Engineer with EBK.
 Member of IEK

5. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL) (JOB GROUP 7) - 9 POST
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Depot Manager /Senior Engineer
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for attainment of maximum availability of pipeline and product storage facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation through continuous maintenance, service of equipment, maintenance of updated database, reports and promptly attending to any breakdowns and emergencies in the section for efficient and effective pumping of white petroleum products.
Job Profile
 Assist in development and implement appropriate maintenance programmes.
 Assist in identifying spares necessary for the smooth running of equipment in the installation.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Assist in ensuring the section is in compliance with company corporate strategy.
 Ensure compliance with ISO standards in the company.
 Respond to all emergencies.
 Ensure safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
 Assist the Assistant Manager Engineering in design, preparation of tender documents and implementation of projects.
 Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that Programme activities are taken on sound management principles and practices.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
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 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual budgets and progress reports showing achievements of the section against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and also defining areas of improvement
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electrical & Communication Engineering or recognized equivalent.
 Registered as a Graduate Engineer with EBK.
 Member of IEK

6. ASSISTANT ENGINEER (CORROSION CONTROL) (JOB GROUP 7) - 2 POSTS
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Depot Manager /Senior Engineer
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for attainment of maximum availability of pipeline and product storage facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operation through continuous maintenance, service of equipment, maintenance of updated database, reports and promptly attending to any breakdowns and emergencies in the section for efficient and effective pumping of white petroleum products.
Job Profile
 Assist in development and implement appropriate maintenance programmes.
 Assist in identifying spares necessary for the smooth running of equipment in the installation.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Assist in ensuring the section is in compliance with company corporate strategy.
 Ensure compliance with ISO standards in the company.
 Respond to all emergencies.
 Ensure safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
 Assist the Assistant Manager Engineering in design, preparation of tender documents and implementation of projects.
 Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performance organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability,
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performance measurement and results to ensure that Programme activities are taken on sound management principles and practices.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction Programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals.
 Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual budgets and progress reports showing achievements of the section against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and also defining areas of improvement
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or recognized equivalent.
 Registered as a Graduate Engineer with EBK.
 Member of IEK

7. SPECIALIZED WELDERS (JOB GROUP 6) - 2 POSTS
Location: Nairobi Terminal
Reporting to the Engineer (Mechanical)
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for the attainment of maximum availability of equipment and ensuring uninterrupted operation through continuous maintenance and servicing, also promptly attending to any breakdowns and emergencies in the section for efficient and effective pumping of white petroleum products – whichever is applicable.
Job Profile
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 Implement maintenance programmes.
 Receive, maintain and keep records of maintenance jobs undertaken.
 Ensure safe working conditions are appropriately applied.
 Make regular reports on jobs executed.
 Inspect new spares and materials before acceptance.
 Responding to emergency repairs of the pipeline/equipment – whichever is applicable.
 Participate in preparation of engineering procedures and work instructions, maintain records on key performance indicators.
 Make regular reports on jobs executed.
 Raise the necessary purchase requisitions and reservations for the maintenance works.
 Assist in Carrying out checks on tools and make inventory of required tools for various tasks.
 Observe the safety regulations.
 Respond to emergency repairs of mechanical equipment/pipeline – whichever is applicable.
Person Profile
 Minimum two (2) years relevant experience.
 Final craft certificate from KNEC or recognized equivalent
 High Pressure Pipeline Welding Certification is mandatory

8. ASSISTANT CHEMIST (JOB GROUP 7) - 5 POSTS
Location: Quality Control Section
Reporting to the Senior Chemist
Overall Job Purpose
Confirmation of the Quality of petroleum products handled by KPC, performing lab tests on the petroleum products, analyzing the results and making conclusions.
Job Profile
 Perform tests in all grades of petroleum products
 Analyse test results and make conclusions
 Ensure test equipment are available
 Advise the company on slop management
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 Advise way of avoiding contaminations
 Prepare periodic reports
 Ensure proper housekeeping in the laboratory
 Enforce HSE issues in the lab
 Liaison officer in the lab
 Enforce JIG requirements in Jet A-1 handling
 Supervision and appraisals
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
 Bachelor’s degree in chemistry
 Membership to a relevant professional body.

9. SENIOR TECHNICIAN (AIRWING) (JOB GROUP 7) - 1 POST
Location: Nairobi Terminal
Reporting to the Chief Pilot
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for effective and efficient operations of the Company aircrafts through preventive and breakdown maintenance
Job Profile
 Ensure timely repairs are carried out on equipment both in the field and in the workshop.
 Carry out repair works.
 Carry out routine maintenance works.
 Write regular maintenance reports of assigned duties.
 Ensure equipment functioning as required.
 Liaise with other maintenance sections for suitable approach to maintenance tasks which are cross cutting.
Person Profile
 Minimum years three (3) years relevant experience.
 Higher Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering or its recognized equivalent

10. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III (JOB GROUP 10) - 10 POSTS
Location: Quality Control Section
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Reporting to the Chemist
Overall Job Purpose
To carry out testing of all petroleum products and to ensure smooth running and proper house-keeping of Petroleum products testing Laboratories in KPC system
Job Profile
 Testing of Petroleum products and comparing the obtained results with TSA or applicable quality specifications.
 Ensuring proper housekeeping in the laboratory
 Supervising the staff below to ensure they meet their targets
 Ensure slops are disposed effectively with due regard to product quality.
 Ensure accurate and up-to-date maintenance of measurement and monitoring records
 Timely preparation of section’s periodic report
 Ensuring Equipment functionality and availability
 Co-ordinates the Proficiency Testing Programmes
Person Profile
 Minimum two (2) years relevant experience.
 Diploma in Analytical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry
 Membership to a relevant professional body.

11. TECHNICIAN III (SHIFT OPERATIONS) (JOB GROUP 10) - 10 POSTS
Location: PS 27 (Eldoret), PS 9 (Embakasi), PS 26 (Sinendet)
Reporting to the Shift Controller/Loading Supervisor/Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Operate the field equipment as may be directed by the Station Controller.
 Monitor product levels in dump tanks and the interceptor as required and arrange for their off-loading as directed by the Station Controller.
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 Maintain checks on the field equipment status and good in-house keeping and keep a log in a clear manner.
 Man the station during Telemetry failure.
 Monitor line pressure and pump parameters and liaises with NCC on the same for smooth operations of the line.
 Raise defect notifications to relevant sections to attend to defective equipment.
 Report incidences and unusual events to various levels of authority as appropriate.
 Attend to ESD occurrences.
 Maintain and record shift events in the logbook in clear manner.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
 Diploma in any Engineering field from a recognized institution

12. TECHNICIAN III (LOADING OPERATIONS) (JOB GROUP 10) - 4 POSTS
Location: PS 27 (Eldoret)
Reporting to the Shift Controller/Loading Supervisor/Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Liaises with stock control on OMC’s stock entitlement and advices Customer care Officer and Pipecor on the same.
 Validates loading orders and forwards to Operations Engineer for authorization.
 Checks FAN tickets against respective loading Orders.
 Maintains an update record of trucks.
 Updates Fuel Facs data base by entering additional trucks, transporters or OMCs.
 Liaises with Pipecor/OMCs on issues relating to orders e.g. expired insurances, licenses, PTA and Calibration charts.
 Liaises with Loading Supervisor in case any problem such as stored transaction and report the same to Operations Engineer.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
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 Diploma in any Engineering field from a recognized institution

13. TECHNICIAN III (MECHANICAL) (JOB GROUP 10) - 6 POSTS
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Shift Controller/Loading Supervisor/Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Implement maintenance programmes.
 Receive, maintain and keep records of maintenance jobs undertaken.
 Ensure safe working conditions are appropriately applied.
 Understand and observe /apply staff rules and regulations.
 Make regular reports on jobs executed.
 Inspect new spares and materials before acceptance.
 Responding to emergency repairs of the pipeline/equipment – whichever is applicable.
 Participate in preparation of engineering procedures and work instructions, maintain records on key performance indicators.
 Make regular reports on jobs executed.
 Assess materials/spares requirements, and personnel for major overhauls and routine tasks.
 Raise the necessary purchase requisitions and reservations for the maintenance works.
 Assist in Carrying out checks on tools and make inventory of required tools for various tasks.
 Observe the safety regulations.
 Respond to emergency repairs of mechanical equipment/pipeline – whichever is applicable.
 Supervise contractual works as assigned by supervisor.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution

14. TECHNICIAN III (ELECTRICAL) (JOB GROUP 10) - 2 POSTS
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Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Ensure proper running of station’s electrical installations through coordinating and directing the activities of staff in the station.
 Co-ordinate the repairs and maintenance of all electrical equipment/systems to ensure that downtime is minimized.
 Ensure that power generated is of acceptable voltage and frequency.
 Inspect all equipment in the station and ensure that preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment is well scheduled, carried out and documented.
 Prepare an annual operating and maintenance budget for the station for management approval.
 Prepare documentation for procurement of spares parts needed for all electrical equipment operations.
 Attend to issues related to overall power supply and distribution matters to company premises, housing estates and outstations.
 Ensure safe use of all electrical equipment, availability of necessary accessories and also ensure safety of all KPC staff and electrical equipment.
 Maintain a duty roster of all staff in the station and report on staff utility rates in the section.
 Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
 Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures and regulations.
 Conduct training needs assessment, design and implement training programmes aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of high quality services.
 Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
 Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
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15. TECHNICIAN III (CORROSION CONTROL) (JOB GROUP 10) -1POST
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Ensure timely repairs are carried out on equipment both in the field and in the workshop.
 Carry out repair works.
 Carry out routine maintenance works.
 Write regular maintenance reports of assigned duties.
 Ensure equipment functioning as required.
 Liaise with other maintenance sections for suitable approach to maintenance tasks which are cross cutting.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
 Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution

16. TECHNICIAN III (INSTRUM. & CONTROL) (JOB GROUP 10) - 15 POSTS
Location: Engineering Department
Reporting to the Senior Technicians
Overall Job Purpose
Operation of Station equipment and monitoring of processes to facilitate efficient movement of products and ensure that pumping operation in the station is carried out safely and in accordance to set procedures and parameters.
Job Profile
 Ensure timely repairs are carried out on equipment both in the field and in the workshop.
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 Carry out repair works.
 Carry out routine maintenance works.
 Write regular maintenance reports of assigned duties.
 Ensure equipment functioning as required.
 Liaise with other maintenance sections for suitable approach to maintenance tasks which are cross cutting.
Person Profile
 Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience.
 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electrical & Communication Engineering from recognized institution

17. SECURITY GUARD II (JOB GROUP 14A) – 16 POSTS
Location: PS 9 (Embakasi), PS 12 (Moi Airport)
Reporting to the Security Supervisor
Overall Job Purpose
Job Profile
 Guarding and patrol duties;
 Maintaining security registers and occurrence books;
 Guiding visitors and direction on parking of their vehicles;
 Ascertaining validity of goods leaving company premises and installations;
 Arresting suspected offenders; and
 Assisting in firefighting.
Person Profile
 be in possession of a minimum of mean grade D- in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its accepted equivalent;
 be of good physique and mental fitness;
 have a minimum chest measurement of 32 inches (81.28 centimetres) and minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.675 centimetres) or more; and
 have a clean record of discharge from any of Kenya’s disciplined forces.
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, experience and attach copies of certificates and relevant testimonials.
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Applications may be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, Ground Floor in the APPLICATION BOX or posted to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
P.O. Box 73442, 00200
NAIROBI.
All applications should be received not later than 6th November 2015.
Kenya Pipeline Company is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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