Kerchanshe Trading Company Vacancy Announcement

Company Overview:
Kerchanshe Trading Company, the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, invites qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post. The company is known for providing quality coffee to both local and international markets, specializing in coffees sourced from renowned regions like Yirgacheffe, Lekempti, Gimbi, Djimma, and Sidamo. Kerchanshe Trading has been operational for 15 years, employing over 1,250 permanent staff and 10,000 seasonal staff, impacting the livelihoods of over 1 million coffee growers across Ethiopia.

Position: Office Engineer

Location: Gelan, Addis Ababa

General Job Description:
The Office Engineer is responsible for providing technical and administrative information to ensure that the project complies with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. The role includes troubleshooting engineering-related installation problems and ensuring that the site is supplied with all necessary documentation, methods, and materials.

Detailed Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare construction method statements, risk assessments, and develop work methods.
• Prepare temporary works drawings and site-related design drawings.
• Develop job safety analysis and follow up on permanent work design, coordinating with the site.
• Coordinate daily with subcontractors and assist in preparing work requisitions for subcontracted works.
• Prepare technical and commercial comparison sheets for offers received from subcontractors and follow up on subcontracted works, including payment applications.
• Prepare work requisitions for all required permanent materials and follow up on the approval process.
• Track deliveries and invoicing of permanent materials.
• Maintain daily work tickets, track and manage change orders, and keep organized and detailed project records.
• Obtain permits, badges, and access requests in advance and assist with preparing change orders.
• Participate in Key Project Review and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields.
• Experience: 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years as an Office Engineer.
• Special Skills and Knowledge:
• Significant experience and detailed practical knowledge in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Ability to summarize data logically.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the above criteria should submit a detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents and a cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject line “Office Engineer.”

Application Deadline: August 8, 2024, to August 15, 2024.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to be considered for this opportunity.