Pivot Ltd., part of the Waste Enterprisers Holding group, is a start-up waste-to-energy company that converts human waste into solid fuel for cement plants and other industries. Our mission is to eliminate dumping of human waste, and the public health and environmental threats that go with it. 

Based in Kigali, we foster a hands-on, action-oriented work environment; we take pride in risktaking, experimentation and creativity; we expect hard work, honesty and integrity; we strive for ambitious, high-impact results; we have fun. 

Pivot is seeking a Commissioning Engineer with a proven track record in small- and medium-scale factory startup, problem solving and trouble-shooting to commission Pivot’s first human-wasteto-fuel plant in Kigali, Rwanda. The successful candidate will be tasked with testing all equipment, commencing operations, developing standard operating and maintenance procedures, and training and transitioning plant operation to a local team.  

 This is the ideal position for someone looking to combine a rigorous engineering assignment, with a fast-paced startup environment, and the challenges and uncertainties of working in subSaharan Africa. This is a 4-month position with the possibility of extension. 

The key responsibilities include: 

• Inspecting and commissioning plant equipment; 

• Developing standard operating and maintenance procedures; 

• Developing overall production plan and associated staffing needs; 

• Designing compliance protocols with environmental, health, and safety standards for team members; 

• Designing and overseeing quality assurance and control protocols; and 

• Recruiting and training local team of plant operators, including management team and technicians.  

Key outcomes from the Commissioning Manager’s engagement include: 

• A production process design ready for implementation by local staff 

• The accompanying protocols and policies for safe implementation of said plan 

• Successful commissioning of all large equipment within the production process train 

• A complete production team hired and trained in proper operation of the plant 

Qualifications  

• B.S. in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Chemical); 

• At least 5 years experience designing production processes and working in a production environment; 

• Experience commissioning at least three small- or medium-scale production plants preferred; 

• Proven experience hiring, training and building successful multi-cultural teams; • Demonstrated ability to trouble-shoot, problem-solve and make decisions on the spot; 

• Experience living and working internationally preferred. 

You’ll feel at home with us if you… 

• Have strong leadership and interpersonal skills; 

• Are intellectually curious and energetic; 

• Are passionate;  

• Are flexible, adventurous, and able to go with the flow; and 

• Are ready to work really hard but have fun too. 

Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received 

Location: Kigali, Rwanda – 4-month contract with possibility of extension 

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