Consultant Trainer Ãâ¢ã‚â€ã‚â“ Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary

• IRES is seeking an experienced Consultant Trainer - Mechanical Engineering to deliver technical training, professional development programmes, workshops and mechanical engineering consultancy assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver technical training programmes in mechanical engineering.
• Develop training materials, presentations, case studies and practical exercises.
• Facilitate technical workshops and professional learning sessions.
• Translate technical concepts and industry practices into practical learning.
• Provide technical input into training proposals, curricula and consultancy assignments.
• Provide technical advisory and subject-matter expertise on mechanical engineering assignments.
• Keep training content current with relevant technologies, standards and industry practices.
• Assess participant learning and provide constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical and Production Engineering.
• Relevant Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is an advantage.
• Registered and licensed by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Current membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Relevant professional certification in the consultant's area of specialisation, where applicable.
• Demonstrated experience in professional training, facilitation, technical presentations or knowledge transfer.

Technical Competencies

• Mechanical engineering
• Plant and machinery
• Maintenance and reliability
• Manufacturing systems
• Mechanical systems
• HVAC and related mechanical systems

Training & Facilitation Experience

• Experience delivering professional or technical training.
• Experience facilitating workshops, seminars or professional learning sessions.
• Ability to develop training materials and practical learning activities.
• Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an advantage.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as a consultant.

Consultancy Role Focus

• Technical training, mechanical engineering, plant and machinery, maintenance, manufacturing and related consultancy assignments, including technical advisory and capacity-building support.

Mode of Engagement

• The Consultant Trainer will be engaged on a need basis for specific training and consultancy assignments. The scope, duration, deliverables and professional fees will be agreed before each engagement.