Boiler Shift In charge
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
5-7years
Posted:
25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
22 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Boiler Shift In charge
Location: Kiambu County
Number of Positions: 6
Reports to: Lead Cogen
Department: Engineering
Job Level Supervisor
2. JOB DIMENSIONS:
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Subordinates: Boiler Operator
External Communication: None
3. JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Boiler Shift In charge report to the Lead Cogen. The Position holder is responsible for maintaining and supervising heating systems operations with special responsibility for emergency service maintenance of equipment and installation raw material / fuel stock spares legal require inspection safety etc. The position is responsible for controlling the operation of the boilers generators and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner during the assigned shift.
Supervise operators in the performance of their duties when more than one person is on shift. The number of subordinate operators is determined by conditions at the plant load (steam and electrical production) demands placed upon the plant and seasonal maintenance activities.
4. DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures the safety of all employees through effective implementation of the Safety standards
2. Directs and supervises the operation of boilers turbines generators and related auxiliary equipment on their shift.
3. Coordinates with Engineering for the production of electrical power including hourly loading unit start-ups shutdowns etc.
4. Analyzes troubleshoots and corrects plant operating problems that arise from shift to shift which could affect safety environment reliability and efficiency.
5. Ensures all operating problems are clearly described in sufficient detail to expedite repairs.
6. Coordinates work with maintenance and technical departments both outage and non-outage.
7. Provides training on shift to ensure operators are competent in the performance of their job duties.
8. Supervise routine housekeeping duties as assigned by maintaining site tidiness and general good housekeeping throughout the plant.
9. Ensure reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant.
10. Participate in mandatory training sessions related to Utility Systems. Act as mentor and conduct on-the-job training of personnel in the department.
11. Prepares daily reports of shift operations facilitates the daily operations morning meetings of management staff and performs operating administrative functions on a shift basis.
12. Performs plant performance reviews daily weekly & monthly including employee evaluation and administering manpower utilization.
13. Sets clear goals and standards for performance and holds assigned personnel accountable to achieve them.
14. Making job assignments completing required shift documentation and directing emergency response.
15. Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s).
16. Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance and reactive/life-cycle works in a competent safe and efficient manner.
17. Oversee the operation of boilers/other machines in the plant.
18. Supervise operations of the feed hoppers maintain the correct levels of fuel in the boiler hoppers mix and level fuel in the log yard using front-end loader and observe the unloading of delivery trucks for unacceptable wood waste *To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.
5. ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
Direct and supervise operations of boilers and water heating systems
Oversee the maintenance activities of boilers
Plan and coordinate training of boiler operators
6. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Leads in EVS Leads in HPC Engineering Team
External: none
Requirements
7. QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree/Diploma in mechanical engineering plant option
8. EXPERIENCE:
5-10 years experience
9. COMPETENCIES:
Time management
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate employees
Team player
Planning and organizational skills
Strong leadership skills and manpower planning skills
Ability to use SAP AUTOCAD.
Proficient in MS Windows
Required Education:
7. QUALIFICATIONS:Degree/Diploma in mechanical engineering plant option8. EXPERIENCE: 5-10 years experience