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PLC/DLC Boiler Operator
CountyKiambuCityThikaContractFull TimePosted2026-08-14Close dateNot specifiedExperience4 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 30,000 - 45,000 Negotiable
boiler operatorPLC DLC boilermechanical engineeringThikaKiambufull timemanufacturingmid levelengineeringKSh 30000 45000boiler operatorplant operator
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Kaziweza Limited is hiring 10 PLC/DLC Boiler Operators in Thika, Kiambu County. The role involves safely operating and maintaining PLC/DLC-controlled boilers of about 20 TPH capacity connected to a turbine, performing routine inspections, water treatment, and record keeping to ensure continuous steam supply. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant boiler operation experience are required.
- 10 vacancies available for PLC/DLC Boiler Operator
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Production) required
- Minimum 4 years experience operating PLC/DLC-controlled boilers
- Salary range KSh 30,000 – 45,000 negotiable
- Full-time role based in Thika, Kiambu County
- Kenyan nationals only eligible to apply
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- Required4+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in ThikaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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- Thika
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- 30,000 - 45,000
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- Job summary
- To safely and efficiently operate and maintain PLC/DLC-controlled boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity connected to a turbine, ensuring optimal boiler performance, reliability, safety, and continuous steam supply to support uninterrupted plant operations.
- Min Qualification:
- Diploma
Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 4 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- ▪ Minimum 4 years’
- in the operation and maintenance of PLC/DLC-controlled boilers
- ▪
- operating boilers of approximately 20 TPH capacity
- ▪ Must have
- operating boilers connected to a turbine.
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Requirements
- Position Title:
- PLC/DLC Boiler Operator
- Number of Positions:
- 10
- Reports to:
- Supervisor
- Department:
- Engineering
- Eligibility:
- Kenyan Nations only
- JOB OBJECTIVE:
- To safely and efficiently operate and maintain
- PLC/DLC-controlled boilers
- of approximately
- 20 TPH
- capacity connected to a
- turbine
- , ensuring optimal boiler performance, reliability, safety, and continuous steam supply to support uninterrupted plant operations.
- DETAILED DUTIES &
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- Plant or Production Options
Responsibilities
- 1. Operate Low / high pressure boilers, including starting and shutting down.
- 2. Monitor boiler operations and react to varying load requirements.
- 3. Perform constant visual checks, read gauges, and manipulate controls.
- 4. Assure that various meter readings of pressure and temperature are recorded.
- 5. Inspect boiler pipes, valves, pumps, and safety devices for leaks and malfunctions.
- 6. Periodically inspect and adjust control mechanisms.
- 7. Blow down boiler when conductive solids and impurities exceed specified limits; test high and low pressure safety controls.
- 8. May supervise daily maintenance on boilers including oil and greasing of stokers, fans, motors, hydraulic / Pneumatic, Various type of Valves operation, Pressure Switch, Safety
- Valves, etc. If any and other operating mechanisms.
- 9. Observe fire and safety precautions.
- 10. May be responsible for chemical makeup of water, testing of water qualities, and checking viscosity of oil, including:
- • Adding chemicals to condition boiler water.
- • Maintaining a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures.
- • Performing conductivity, alkalinity, phosphate, silica, sulphate, and other hardness tests.
- • Adding chemicals to boilers needed to maintain a good chemical balance.
- 11. May order gas and oil deliveries.
- 12. Prepare and maintain records on treatment, oil, gas chemicals consumption, TDS, PPM, PH and steam and hot water production with respect quality of fuel, water, etc.
- 13. Cooperate and work with State and other inspectors as required.
- 14. May perform general maintenance duties requiring skills in plumbing, painting or mechanical trades.
- 15. May investigate and take corrective action for emergency repairs with respect to safety.
- ACCOUNTIBILITIES:
- • Operate respective production related plants/machines/equipment of respective department.
- • Perform routine maintenance of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department to maintain from safety with smooth operation.
- • Conduct inspections of related plants/machines/equipment of respective department
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