Engineering Jobs
Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Commercial Buildings) [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Upper Hill (Bishop Rd / Mara Rd) Overview: Our client manages Class-A office towers with rigorous maintenance schedules. You’ll complete rounds for HVAC, lighting, pumps, and fire systems, logging readings and raising tickets for specialists. Tenants judge by uptime and response speed; you’ll coordinate with security and cleaners to keep everything smooth. The job blends routine with surprise fixes, staying calm and documenting well are key. If you enjoy keeping complex buildings quietly reliable, you’ll feel proud of your work here. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct rounds; replace bulbs/filters; clear small leaks. - Escort contractors; manage permits; close tickets with notes. - Maintain stores and weekly checklists. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical; 0–2 years. Skills: - Observation, safe work habits, customer communication. KPIs: - PM completion, ticket closure time, and incident-free operations. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 58,000–80,000. - On-call premium: KES 1,500/month (rotational). Client estimates; offers vary with shift coverage and emergency response competence. Benefits: - Medical, uniform, phone. Growth Path: - FM Assistant → Technician → Facilities Officer → Facilities Supervisor.
K sh 58,000 – 80,000 gross / month
Field Technician Trainee (Solar PV – Residential) [Openings: 3]
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Kabete / Uthiru ridge (residential roofs) Overview: Our client installs residential solar systems with tidy rooftop work and polite household etiquette. You’ll mount rails, set panels, route cables, and test strings under a licensed engineer. Safety at height and clean, labeled wiring are the standards. Customers appreciate teams that leave roofs neat and explain basics simply. If you like practical outdoor work, sunshine, and leaving homes better than you found them, this team will teach you the trade. Key Responsibilities: - Mount rails/panels; route and terminate cables cleanly. - Assist inverter setup, string testing, and commissioning notes. - Maintain site safety, tool checks, and tidy handovers. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in Electrical/Energy; 0–1 year. Skills: - Hand tools, height safety, neat workmanship, customer etiquette. KPIs: - Install time vs plan, snag rate, safety record, customer feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 52,000–70,000. - Install bonus: KES 500–1,000 per system (team-pooled). Estimates vary with height training, weekend availability, and test results on neat terminations. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, transport, training. Growth Path: - Trainee → PV Technician → Commissioning Technician → Site Lead.
K sh 52,000 – 70,000 gross / month
CAD Drafting Junior (Civil/MEP) [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Abc Place Overview: Our client is an engineering consultancy producing shop drawings and as-builts for commercial builds. You’ll translate markups to clean CAD, keep layers and title blocks consistent, and export sheets that plot perfectly. You’ll learn how designers think and how contractors build, seeing your drawings come to life on site. The team cares about version control, clear lineweights, and delivering on time. If you like turning rough sketches into crisp drawings, this is your craft home. Key Responsibilities: - Draft from redlines; maintain layers/blocks/naming. - Prepare sheet sets; export PDFs; issue transmittals. - Maintain drawing libraries and revision logs. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in CAD/Draughting; 0–2 years. Skills: - AutoCAD (Revit basics a plus), attention to lineweights, time management. KPIs: - RFI rate, sheet quality, on-time issue, revision control hygiene. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 55,000–73,000. - Overtime: 1.5× for urgent reissues (pre-approved). Client estimates; higher with Revit/MEP detailing speed tests. Benefits: - Medical, software access, CPD. Growth Path: - CAD Junior → Drafter → BIM Technician → BIM Coordinator.
K sh 55,000 – 73,000 gross / month
QA/Metrology Assistant (Manufacturing)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ruaraka Overview: Our client manufactures to tight tolerances and ships daily to demanding customers. You’ll sample parts, record measurements, and quarantine nonconforming lots before they reach the customer. Gauges and scales get regular calibration stickers, and logs are your responsibility. Expect respectful, direct collaboration with production lines; good data wins every discussion. Detail-minded people who like facts and tidy paperwork do well here. Key Responsibilities: - Measure samples with vernier/micrometer/weight scales; record accurately. - Maintain calibration logs and stickers; schedule checks. - Raise/close NCRs; track corrective actions. - Keep clean sampling areas and retained samples. Education & Experience: - Diploma in QA/Manufacturing/Mechanical; 0–2 years. Skills: - Measurement tools, basic stats, report writing, and integrity. KPIs: - First-pass yields, audit score, NCR closure time, sampling timeliness. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 56,000–74,000. - Calibration stipend: KES 1,500/month for log accuracy. Estimates depend on gauge proficiency tests and shift coverage. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, training. Growth Path: - QA Assistant → QA Technician → QA Analyst → QA Lead.
K sh 56,000 – 74,000 gross / month
Electrical Technician Trainee (Facilities & Utilities) Openings: 2
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Gikomba / Pumwani light industry Overview: Our client maintains power, lighting, and small motors across mixed-use buildings and workshops. You’ll assist with safe isolations, cable terminations, and routine checks on compressors and chillers. The team emphasizes clean panels, labeled circuits, and accurate logs so handovers are easy. You’ll learn to trace faults calmly and escalate when needed. If you enjoy applied problem solving and take pride in neat, safe electrical work, you’ll fit the crew. Key Responsibilities: - Replace lamps/ballasts; route and terminate cables neatly. - Assist with motor starter checks and VFD visual inspections. - Record readings; label panels/circuits; tidy panels. - Support generator change-over tests. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Certificate in Electrical/EEE; 0–1 year. Skills: - Basic circuits, multimeter use, labeling discipline, and PPE habits. KPIs: - Job completion time, rework rate, panel tidiness, zero incidents. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 60,000–82,000. - Call-out premium: KES 500 per approved after-hours call. Estimates vary with neat panel work tests, VFD familiarity, and weekend availability. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, training courses. Growth Path: - Trainee → Technician → Utilities Technician → Electrical Supervisor.
K sh 60,000 – 82,000 gross / month
Mechanical Technician Trainee (Plant Maintenance) [Openings: 3]
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Athi River / Mlolongo industrial belt (metro) Overview: Our client operates high-uptime processing lines where preventive maintenance beats breakdowns. You’ll shadow senior fitters on lubrication routes, belt changes, alignments, and safety checks. Work orders are issued via a simple CMMS; you’ll close them with notes and photos. Shutdowns are planned, fast, and safe. LOTO is non-negotiable. If you learn by doing, keep tools tidy, and communicate clearly, you’ll become a dependable member of a plant team that values safety and precision. Key Responsibilities: - Execute lubrication rounds; assist belt/bearing changes under supervision. - Support shaft alignments, guard reinstalls, and housekeeping. - Capture work-order notes, used parts, and handover details in CMMS. - Participate in toolbox talks and shutdown preparations. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical/Production; 0–1 year. Skills: - Hand tools, measurements, safety awareness, and teamwork. KPIs: - PM compliance %, repeat failures, WO close-out quality, safety observations raised. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 58,000–78,000. - Shutdown stipend: KES 800–1,200 per planned shutdown day. Figures are client-provided estimates. Actual offers vary by welding/lathe familiarity, shift flexibility, and probation performance (first 3 months). Benefits: - Medical, PPE, meals during shutdowns. Growth Path: - Trainee → Technician → Senior Technician → Maintenance Supervisor.
K sh 58,000 – 78,000 gross / month
HVAC Design & Commissioning Engineer (Commercial)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Thindigua / Fourways Junction (Kiambu Rd fringe) Overview: Our client is looking for an HVAC Engineer to design, select, and commission chilled water and DX systems for offices and retail shells. You’ll run loads, size ducts/pipes, and write commissioning plans that leave tenants comfortable and bills predictable. Expect coordination with architects and MEP, and crisp O&M handovers. Key Responsibilities: - Cooling/heating load calcs; equipment selection and schedules. - Ductwork/hydronic design; static balancing and controls logic. - Commissioning plans; TAB; witness tests; snag clearance. - Energy efficiency tweaks and set-point policies. - Produce as-builts, O&M manuals, client training. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Building Services; 3–5 yrs HVAC design & commissioning. Skills & Tools: - HAP/Carrier, AutoCAD/Revit, psychrometrics, TAB instruments. KPIs: - Comfort compliance, energy intensity, snag closure, and handover quality. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–250,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with the portfolio. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, CPD, professional fees. Growth Path: - Senior HVAC Eng → MEP Design Lead → Building Services Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 160,000 – 250,000 gross / month
Project Engineer – EPC (Industrial Builds)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Karen Hardy (Lang’ata South / Bogani belt) Overview: Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to deliver industrial EPC packages (warehouses, process plants, utilities). You’ll own scopes, schedules, risks, and cost control while making vendors and subcontractors sing from one sheet. The job is part planning, part negotiation, part boots on the ground. Key Responsibilities: - Break down scope; build WBS, schedule, and cash-flow. - Procure long-lead items; manage vendors & FAT/SAT. - Coordinate civil/MEP/interfaces; run daily site coordination. - Track progress, change orders, and risk registers. - Handover with as-builts, O&M manuals, snag closure. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Electrical/Civil; 5–7 yrs EPC/industrial builds. Skills & Tools: - Project controls, contracts, MS Project/Primavera, negotiation. KPIs: - Schedule variance, cost variance, change order control, and punch-list aging. Compensation (Kenya): KES 220,000–360,000 + project bonus. Client estimates vary with scale and delivery track record. Benefits: - Medical, per diems, vehicle/transport, professional fees. Growth Path: - Senior Project Engineer → Project Manager → EPC Program Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 220,000 – 360,000 gross / month
Materials Engineer – Concrete & Asphalt
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Koma Rock (Eastern bypass industrial pocket) Overview: Our client is seeking a Materials Engineer to oversee quality control for concrete and asphalt projects across multiple sites. You’ll design mixes, supervise batching/laydown, and run lab tests that protect durability and cost. Expect night pours and tight windows where getting it right the first time matters. Key Responsibilities: - Design/validate mixes; run trials and cube tests. - Oversee batching, delivery, temperature logs, and slump control. - Manage asphalt plant QC; density, gradation, bitumen content. - Coordinate labs; ensure equipment calibration and traceability. - Investigate failures; propose fixes and specs updates. Education & Experience: - BSc Civil/Materials Eng; 4–6 yrs concrete/asphalt QA/QC. Skills & Tools: - Lab methods, statistics/SPC, specs (ASTM/BS), site coordination. KPIs: - Test pass rate, NCRs closed, waste/rework %, supplier quality. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–260,000 + project bonus. Client estimates vary with portfolio & accreditation. Benefits Medical, PPE, per diems, training. Growth Path Senior Materials Eng → QA/QC Manager → Technical Director (Materials). Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 170,000 – 260,000 gross / month
CAD/BIM Technician (Structures & MEP). [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – South C (Muhoho Ave / Belleview spur) Overview: Our client is looking for two CAD/BIM Technicians to translate engineer's intent into precise, buildable drawings for structures and MEP. You’ll maintain clean models, coordinated sheets, and a rigorous naming/versioning discipline. Expect fast RFIs, redlines, and a culture that values neat line weights and zero surprises on site. Key Responsibilities: - Draft structural/MEP drawings; maintain Revit/AutoCAD models. - Run coordination views; mark up clashes for engineers. - Manage sheets, tags, and families; follow BEP/CDE rules. - Process redlines quickly; issue transmittals with logs. - Keep libraries and templates tidy; train juniors. Education & Experience: - Diploma in CAD/BIM/Eng Tech; 3–5 yrs consultancy/contractor office. Skills & Tools: - Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, CDEs, sheet standards. KPIs: - RFI rate, reissue cycles, sheet quality audits, and on-time submissions. Compensation (Kenya): KES 100,000–170,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with software mastery. Benefits: - Medical, CPD, software license access, flexible days. Growth Path: - Senior BIM Tech → BIM Coordinator → Digital Delivery Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 100,000 – 170,000 gross / month
Renewable Energy Engineer – Solar PV (C&I)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho Ridge (Lower Kabete / Spring Valley edge) Overview: Our client is looking for a Solar PV Engineer to design and deliver commercial & industrial rooftop and ground-mount systems. You’ll size arrays/inverters, validate production, and manage installations with safe electrical practices. Clear proposals, tidy drawings, and on-time commissioning define success. Key Responsibilities: - Site surveys, shading analysis, and structural checks with the civil team. - System design (PV*Sol/PVsyst), single lines, inverter settings. - BoQs, proposals, and economic models (LCOE, payback). - Installation supervision, QA/QC, and commissioning tests. - O&M plans, monitoring (SCADA/portal), performance tuning. Education & Experience: - BSc Electrical/Energy Eng; 3–5 yrs C&I solar projects. Skills & Tools: - PVsyst/PV*Sol, AutoCAD, single-lines, electrical safety, net-metering. KPIs: - Yield vs model, install cycle time, snag list closure, safety record. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + project bonus. Client estimates vary with MW delivered. Benefits Medical, PPE, vehicle/per diems, training. Growth Path Senior PV Engineer → Project Manager (RE) → Head of Engineering (Energy). Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month
Water & Wastewater Engineer (Industrial Effluent)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ruai Treatment Corridor (Kangundo Rd metro) Overview: Our client is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to design, operate, and optimize pre-treatment and biological plants handling industrial effluent. You’ll balance compliance, cost, and uptime, dosing, sludge handling, and lab results that withstand NEMA and utility scrutiny. Expect vendor coordination and disciplined sampling regimes. Key Responsibilities: - Design/operate pre-treatment, DAF, aerobic/anaerobic units. - Monitor lab results; adjust dosing and aeration; optimize energy. - Maintain equipment (pumps, blowers, mixers) and spare kits. - Handle sludge dewatering and disposal compliance. - Keep logs, permits, and inspection readiness. Education & Experience: - BSc Water/Env/Chem Eng; 4–6 yrs effluent treatment plants. Skills & Tools: - Process control, dosing, lab interpretation, P&IDs, HAZOP basics. KPIs: - Compliance pass %, energy/m³ treated, chemical cost/m³, downtime. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–280,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with plant size & compliance track. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, training, phone/data. Growth Path: - Senior WW Engineer → Utilities Manager → Sustainability/ESG Technical Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 170,000 – 280,000 gross / month
HSE Engineer (Manufacturing & Projects)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Riruta/Kabiria (Naivasha Rd spur) Overview: Our client is looking for an HSE Engineer to embed risk assessments, permits, and incident learning across plant and project work. You’ll keep people safe and auditors satisfied without slowing the job. Expect daily field presence, toolbox talks, and leadership walk-abouts that turn safety from paperwork into habit. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct HIRACs/JHAs; issue and audit permits (hot work, confined space). - Lead incident investigations (ICAM/5-Why); close CAPA. - Run inductions, toolbox talks, emergency drills. - Manage statutory compliance (boilers, pressure vessels, lifts). - Track KPIs and publish practical safety alerts. Education & Experience: - BSc Eng/Env/Occ Safety + NEBOSH/IOSH; 4–6 yrs HSE in industry. Skills & Tools: - Risk assessment, legal compliance, incident analysis, and influencing. KPIs: - TRIR, high-potential incidents, CAPA closure time, audit scores. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–250,000 + safety bonus. Client estimates vary with certifications & results. Benefits: Medical, PPE, training, and transport allowance. Growth Path Senior HSE → HSE Manager → EHS & Facilities Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 150,000 – 250,000 gross / month
Maintenance Planner & Scheduler
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Dandora Industrial (Outering / Gitare Marigu cluster) Overview: Our client is looking for a Maintenance Planner to turn work requests into executable plans with parts, permits, and manpower ready before the shift starts. You’ll run weekly scheduling meetings, protect frozen weeks, and publish compliance metrics that improve credibility with Production. Organized, firm, and fair wins here. Key Responsibilities: - Scope jobs; create plans (steps, hours, parts, permits). - Build weekly schedules; manage frozen windows and break-ins. - Control backlog; analyze delays; improve kitting & staging. - Track schedule compliance and wrench-time; issue root causes. - Keep a clean history in CMMS; standardize job plans. Education & Experience: - Diploma/BSc Mechanical/Electrical; 4–6 yrs planning in plants. Skills & Tools: - CMMS, planning math, parts kitting, Excel/Power BI, stakeholder comms. KPIs: - Schedule compliance, wrench-time %, backlog age, emergency work %. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–230,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with performance. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, meals, training. Growth Path: - Senior Planner → Maintenance Superintendent → Engineering Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 150,000 – 230,000 gross / month
Reliability Engineer (Asset Health & Predictive)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Mlolongo (Athi River corridor, metro belt) Overview: Our client is looking for a Reliability Engineer to move a multi-line plant from reactive to predictive maintenance. You’ll design criticality rankings, FMEAs, and condition-monitoring routes (vibration, thermography, oil analysis). Your success looks like fewer surprises, clearer spares strategy, and a maintenance crew that fights causes, not symptoms. Key Responsibilities: - Build equipment hierarchy, criticality, and RCM/FMEA libraries. - Set up CM routes; analyze vibration/oil/IR data; plan interventions. - Coach planners & technicians; refine PM frequencies and tasks. - Track asset health KPIs; lead bad-actor elimination. - Lead failure RCAs with cost/impact tracking. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Mechatronics; 5–7 yrs with predictive programs. Skills & Tools: - RCM/FMEA, CMMS, vibration/oil/IR tools, statistics. KPIs: - Unplanned downtime ↓, PM compliance, defects backlog, maintenance cost trend. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–320,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with savings delivered. Benefits: - Medical, pension, training/certifications, PPE. Growth Path: - Senior Reliability → Engineering Excellence Lead → Group Asset Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 320,000 gross / month
Process Engineer – Food & Beverage
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Baba Dogo (Ruaraka light-industrial zone) Overview: Our client is looking for a Process Engineer to stabilize yields and throughput for a beverages line (mixing, pasteurization, filling). You’ll map loss trees, fix bottlenecks, and lock gains with SOPs and training. Expect DOE trials, CIP optimization, and a lot of time at the line, not in slides. Key Responsibilities: - Map processes, measure losses, and design experiments (DOE). - Optimize CIP cycles, pasteurization curves, and changeovers. - Balance throughput vs quality; align with QA on specs. - Standardize work; train operators; certify competency. - Track COGS deltas; publish weekly improvement logs. Education & Experience: - BSc Chemical/Process/Food Eng; 3–5 yrs in beverage/food plants. Skills & Tools: - SPC/DOE, P&IDs, heat transfer, CIP/SIP, Excel/BI. KPIs: - Yield, giveaway, changeover time, CIP savings, FTR. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + improvement bonus. Client estimates vary with impact and experience. Benefits: - Medical, meals, PPE, training. Growth Path: - Senior Process Engineer → Continuous Improvement Lead → Plant Technical Manager. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month
MEP Coordinator (Building Services)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Westlands (Waiyaki Way / Church Rd ridge) Overview: Our client is looking for an MEP Coordinator to knit together HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems on a Grade-A build. You’ll lead coordination meetings, clash detection, and look-ahead schedules that keep installs clean and inspectors happy. Expect crisp RFIs, method statements, and red-line updates that match reality. Key Responsibilities: - Review IFC/shop drawings; run coordination & clash resolution. - Sequence trades; own look-ahead and material call-offs. - Prepare method statements, ITPs, and inspection packs. - Liaise with authorities/utilities for permits and witness tests. - Track progress vs program; update red-line/as-builts. - Enforce QA/QC and safety with subcontractors. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services; 5–7 yrs MEP coordination. Skills & Tools: - Navisworks/Revit, AutoCAD, MS Project, standards (NFPA/BS/IEC). KPIs: - Clash closure rate, first-time inspection pass, program adherence. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–320,000 + project bonus. Client estimates vary with scale & tools. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, phone/data, professional fees. Growth Path: - Senior MEP Coordinator → MEP Manager → Project Manager (MEP). Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 320,000 gross / month
Structural Design Engineer (Buildings)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kilimani (Argwings Kodhek / Ring Rd link) Overview: Our client is looking for a Structural Engineer to deliver safe, economical designs for mid-rise residential and mixed-use projects. You’ll model frames/slabs, check load paths, and produce neat drawings and bar bending schedules the site team can trust. Expect design reviews with architects/MEP, value engineering, and responsive site queries. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze & design RC frames, foundations, retaining structures. - Prepare calcs, drawings, and BBS; coordinate with draughting. - Check shop drawings; answer RFIs; conduct site inspections. - Perform design reviews/VE with QS & architects. - Ensure compliance (Eurocode/BS, local bylaws). - Maintain design risk registers and change logs. Education & Experience: - BSc Civil/Structural; 3–6 yrs consulting/design office. Skills & Tools: - ETABS/SAFE/Prokon, AutoCAD/Revit, Excel, codes & detailing. KPIs: - First-time approval rate, clash/RFI rate, cost per m² vs benchmark. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–280,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with portfolio & chartership progress. Benefits: - Medical, CPD, professional fees, flexible work days. Growth Path: - Senior Structural Engineer → Associate → Design Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 280,000 gross / month
Civil Site Engineer – Roads & Drainage (Urban)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Umoja Innercore (Manyanja / Ndururu network) Overview: Our client is looking for a Civil Site Engineer to drive daily execution on an urban roads and storm-water package. You’ll close the loop between drawings and the messy reality on the ground surveys, levels, crews, and approvals that keep progress and quality visible. Expect rigid documentation (ITPs, RFI/RFQs, site diaries) and steady coordination with utilities, traffic marshals, and the resident engineer. Key Responsibilities: - Set out works (roads, drains, culverts); manage levels & QA checks. - Coordinate materials testing (CBR, compaction, concrete). - Issue RFIs; manage NCRs and close-out with evidence. - Plan daily resources; supervise subcontractors and labour. - Keep as-built records; update progress vs program. - Enforce HSE and traffic management plans. Education & Experience: - BSc Civil/Construction Engineering; 3–5 yrs urban roadworks. Skills & Tools: - Total station/levels, AutoCAD/Civil 3D basics, MS Project/Primavera, QA docs. KPIs: - Progress vs program, rework %, test pass rates, HSE incidents. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–240,000 + site allowance. Client estimates vary with scope & certifications. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, per diems, phone/data. Growth Path: - Senior Site Engineer → Section Engineer → Project Engineer. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 150,000 – 240,000 gross / month
Electrical & Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Syokimau (Mombasa Rd / Katani link, metro belt) Overview: Our client is looking for an Electrical & Automation Engineer to stabilize production lines and utilities through robust PLC logic, VFD tuning, and SCADA visibility. You’ll harden controls against nuisance trips, build safe interlocks, and digitize downtime codes that finance can trust. Expect hands-on troubleshooting, clean wiring, and cross-functional kaizen with operators. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMIs, SCADA & historian tags. - Tune VFDs/servos; protect motors; manage harmonics/power quality. - Implement safety interlocks, e-stops, guards; own change control. - Capture/digitize downtime reasons; publish loss trees and fixes. - Calibrate instruments (flow/temp/level/pressure). - Manage drawings, panel hygiene, and critical spares. Education & Experience: - BSc Electrical/Mechatronics; 4–7 yrs automation in process/discrete plants. Skills & Tools: - PLC/HMI, SCADA, networks, instrumentation, and electrical safety. KPIs: - Unplanned trips ↓, downtime captured, safety incidents, and mean time to repair. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–340,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and vary with stack & scale. Benefits: - Medical, pension, on-call allowance, training (OEM courses). Growth Path: - Senior E&A Engineer → Automation Lead → Head of Engineering. Ideal promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 340,000 gross / month
Mechanical Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing (Utilities & Packaging)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Industrial Area Phase 3 (Enterprise Rd / Likoni Ln grid) Overview: Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to keep a fast-moving consumer goods plant running with compressors, boilers, chillers, and high-speed packaging lines. You’ll own PM calendars, failure analysis, and spares optimization while driving OEE up and maintenance costs down. Expect daily gemba walks, root-cause sessions that end with standard work, and weekend shutdowns planned like a military operation. The culture rewards calm troubleshooting, clean documentation, and collaborative problem-solving with Production and QA. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain utilities (steam, air, refrigeration) and packaging/mech equipment. - Lead preventive & predictive maintenance; plan shutdowns with CMMS. - Run RCAs (5-Why/Fishbone), implement countermeasures & SOP updates. - Optimize spares (ABC/criticality); vendor management and service contracts. - Track OEE, MTBF/MTTR; publish weekly reliability dashboards. - Coach technicians; enforce safety LOTO and permit-to-work. Education & Experience: - BSc Mechanical/Mechatronics (JKUAT, TUK, UoN, MMU); 4–6 yrs in FMCG/packaging. Skills & Tools: - CMMS (e.g., SAP PM), vibration/thermal basics, drawings, TPM/5S. KPIs: - OEE %, MTBF ↑, MTTR ↓, energy/ton, maintenance cost/ton, audit scores. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual performance bonus. Figures are estimates from our clients and vary with your experience, certifications, and interview performance. Benefits: - Medical, pension, shift meal, PPE, training budget. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior Mechanical Engineer → Maintenance Manager → Plant Engineering Manager. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month