Tata Chemicals Magadi Jobs in Kenya: Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Shipping Assistant, Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader and Plant Operator Trainee

Career Opportunities with Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than 100 Countries. 
Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our operations.
1. Legal Officer & Company Secretary 3. Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee

Legal Officer & Company Secretary 

Position reports to: Managing Director

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for ensuring that the company complies with legal and statutory requirements and maintains high standards of corporate governance. The scope covers both legal and Company secretarial responsibilities.
 The successful candidate will be responsible for:Providing legal advice to the management and Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory requirements.Proactively giving legal opinions so that Management is up to date on emerging issues.Handling any litigation that may arise from time to time.Preparing, reviewing and advising on Memoranda of Understanding with other parties.Following up and updating management on court matters including representing the Company in court.Conducting legal compliance checks throughout the Company and preparing appropriate compliance reports.Updating the Company's legal compliance manual and circulating to all users.Being the Custodian of all Company legal documents and instruments.Liaising with external lawyers as necessary.Entering into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers.Taking responsibility for matters related to insurance and property.Organizing, preparing agendas for and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.Dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.Contributing to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising on the legal and governance implications of proposed policies and decisions.Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advising management and the Board.Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, consultants and auditors as may be required from time to time.Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements.Minimum qualifications and experienceDegree in law from a recognized universityPost graduate diploma from the Kenya School of LawFully qualified Company Secretary e.g. CPS(K)5 years experience as a Legal Officer/Company SecretaryExperience in a multi-national company environmentThe ability to communicate and work well with people at all levelsAttention to detail and a well-organized approach to workThe ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skillsA diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board membersIntegrity and discretion when handling confidential informationAn interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governanceMember of the Law Society of KenyaMember of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of KenyaAssistant Permanent Way Team Leader Position Reports to: Team Leader -Permanent Way Maintenance

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Team Leader (ATL) will be responsible for Railway Track Maintenance as assigned.He/She will lead in inspection and measurement of track parameters, identification of defects and preparation of maintenance schedule.Carry out precision work in maintenance of track section assigned and yards within to achieve track availability of 97% or above.Routine maintenance of drainage structures and bridges on the line.Preparation of Maintenance Reports.Identification of resource requirements and preparation of schedule for materials, equipment and labour.The ATL will oversee maintenance works carried out by TCML Permanent Way Artisans and Labour contractor to ensure compliance with track maintenance standards and SOP.Ensure proper maintenance and availability of track maintenance tools and equipments, including Motor Trolleys for taking staff to site.He/She will be in charge of personnel safety in the area assigned.The ATL will be involved in accident investigation.Supervise construction and installation of new components on the line.Trouble shooting and speedy resolution of fault events.Minimum qualifications and experienceDiploma in Permanent Way Maintenance (RTI)/Diploma in Civil EngineeringComputer skills (MS office)5 years experience in Permanent way MaintenanceGeneral knowledge of Rail Operation Procedures (GOI/GOR)Knowledge of Bridge inspection and maintenance proceduresGeneral knowledge in ConstructionAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsSection: PAM Plant, Ash Plant and Mining
Position Reports to: Plant Controller/Team Leader

Job Purpose:

The successful candidates will undergo practical on the job training and carry out plant operation duties for a period of at least two (2) years.

Minimum qualifications and experience

Diploma in Engineering or applied sciences3 years experience in a busy manufacturing environmentTeam player and have good interpersonal and communication skillsStrong academic recommendation and/or strong recommendation required from immediate supervisor/mentor demonstrating the value that the incumbent has added to the business Position Reports to: Logistics Manager-Mombasa

Job Purpose:

Customer relations and service to appraise customers in all aspects of their orders and shipments.Negotiation with customers on shipping schedules depending on availability of vessels and product.Preparation of shipping schedules in liaison with the Logistics manager-Mombasa.Prepare and process export shipping documents.Management of sales postings and Compilation of sales reports.Liaison with shipping stakeholders and ensure that ensure that goods are delivered to customers in a timely and efficacious manner.Management of freight costs as per existing shipping contracts.Vetting of supplier invoices related to the shipping process as per contracts.Carry out periodic stock reconciliations and highlight any shortfalls or inconsistencies.Minimum qualifications and experienceDegree in Business, marketing or Business related field.Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management, Marketing, Shipping Economics, Clearing & Forwarding or a recognized shipping practice.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Professional Membership in Shipping (Institute of Chartered shipbrokers) will be an added advantageGood working Knowledge in International Trade & application of Incoterms, Clearing& forwarding, Customs declaration, Export/Import commercial & Legal regulations and procedures, customer service.Minimum 3 years of shipping experience with at least 1 year in a similar role.Excellent communication skills, contacts and rapport with representatives of Logistics services providers and shipping partners.Excellent grasp of current C&F procedures and practices and ability to pick up relevant information in the industry both formally and informally.Applications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details:

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Please note that paper applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be submitted through the above link to reach by 16:30 hours on 2nd August 2013.

Tata Chemicals Magadi Chief Engineer, Workshop Services Manager and Graduate Engineering Trainees Jobs in Kenya

Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than loo Countries. Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our Engineering operations.
3. Graduate Engineering Trainees

Chief Engineer

The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility for effective management and control of all engineering and maintenance activities in respect to plant, equipment, infrastructure and social amenities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the key responsibilities of the Chief Engineer will be to:

Develop the maintenance strategy and plans so as to ensure the continuous availability of assets in line with production plans.In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Manufacturing, manage the implementation of the maintenance plans in a manner that ensures timely delivery, cost effectiveness and continuous improvement in respect to operational efficiency and reliability.Develop and control the departmental maintenance and engineering budget in consultation with the Managing Director and the Finance department.Ensure that the section's operations are in compliance with regulatory, technical and corporate standards and procedures, including Safety, Health and environmental sustainability.Take responsibility for generating or reviewing and approving major maintenance recommendations.Continually review engineering operations, work systems, equipment and techniques and activities and generate improvement and modernisation plans.Preside over the effective implementation of the company's Asset Health Care programme.Provide leadership and professional guidance to the entire engineering team so as to embed world class Maintenance Engineering practices.In consultation with the Director of Human Resources, take responsibility for the management of boundaries, easements and leases, in a manner that ensures legal compliance and safeguard relationships with neighbours.Take charge of Energy cost management initiatives, modernisation of all specialist engineering services, including: power generation, project development and civil works.Lead, develop and motivate staff and enforce corporate HR initiatives.BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Minimum of ten years experience in the heavy manufacturing industry, of which at least five years would be at a managerial level.Exposure to electrical and instrumentation maintenance, mechanical maintenance and major projects essential.Registration with Engineers Registration Board.Commercial exposureEffective leadership, communication, interpersonal, organisation and planning skills.Workshop Services Manager

The Workshop Services Manager will have the primary focus of providing effective and efficient workshop and fleet services to agreed standards, budgets and timelines.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Services Manager will be to:

Monitor and control workshop services to ensure that jobs are completed on time and within the budgetPlan materials requirement, liaise with procurement and stores to ensure that materials are available on time while ensuring appropriate levels of inventoryManaging the workshop stock items to ensure optimum availabilityEnsure that the process of scrapping workshop items is in line with Company policyMaintain up to date equipment service records and ensure service schedules are adhered toEnsure that the office and workshop premises are kept to the highest standards of house keeping possibleMaintain the asset register for all machines and vehicles Establish and maintain methods of consistently tracking productivity, efficiency and work qualityManage individual employee performance and effectivenessManage department expenses effectivelyUniversity degree in Engineering. Training in management will be an added advantage.Minimum of five (5) years relevant experienceExcellent understanding of Ms Office packagesWell developed managerial and administrative skillsWorking knowledge of workshop and fleet management systemsExcellent interpersonal skills and unquestionable integrityGraduate Engineering Trainees

We require Graduate Engineering Trainees who will be trained in the various aspects of our maintenance, production and supply chain aspects of our operations in line with applicable engineering discipline.

Required qualifications

Recent university degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical and Civil Engineering.Willingness to learn, passion for success and leadership potentialExcellent communication, interpersonal and team working skillsApplications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details:

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Please note that paper applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be submitted through the above link so as to reach the Director of Human Resources by 1630hours on 20th July 2013.