Tupande Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Specialist (Fixed-Term)
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One Acre Fund Kenya is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Specialist on a fixed-term basis to lead hands-on electrical maintenance, automation troubleshooting, and instrumentation repairs across Tupande Soko factories. The role focuses on reducing downtime, ensuring food safety compliance, and mentoring factory maintenance teams.
- Fixed-term role focused on electrical maintenance and automation troubleshooting
- Requires 3-5 years of hands-on industrial electrical experience
- Must have active EPRA/DOSH-aligned electrical registration or licensing in Kenya
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, CMMS, and industrial processing machinery preferred
- Strong focus on food safety (HACCP), LOTO, and zero-harm safety culture
- Application deadline is 20 November 2026
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Original source description
Seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer with 3-5 years
Experience
- to execute electrical maintenance, automation troubleshooting, and instrumentation repairs across all Tupande Soko factories and reduce operational downtime for our processing operations.
- troubleshooting automated components, electrical heaters, industrial dehydrators, and macadamia processing controls preferred.
- Ability to utilize CMMS software to close out work orders and update electrical device logs.
- CMMS operation and administration (SAP PM, Maximo, Limble, or equivalent).
- Expert proficiency in interpreting industrial electrical schematics, wiring single/three-phase motors, and configuring instrumentation parameters.
- Knowledge:
- Food safety management systems and HACCP
Responsibilities
- Hands-on Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Execute hands-on electrical repairs and wiring calibrations on critical processing machinery to ensure operational continuity across all plants.
- Troubleshoot complex electrical faults, control panel failures, and circuitry issues directly, providing on-the-spot technical interventions when needed.
- Diagnose, maintain, and program automated control loops, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), sensors, PLC inputs/outputs, and instrumentation.
- Preventive Maintenance & Instrumentation Care
- Physically execute electrical preventative maintenance schedules and calibration routines generated via the CMMS system.
- Test distribution boards, manage load balancing, check safety relays, and inspect heating element arrays or electrical burners.
- Maintain precise logs of electrical component changes, system modifications, and power quality metrics to share with the Lead Engineer.
- Machinery Focus & Technical Verification
- Diagnose and execute specialized electrical repairs on electrical systems embedded in Soko factory machinery.
- Maintain electrical components on industrial dehydrators, complex macadamia sorting lines, and biochar manufacturing controls, etc.
- Ensure correct electrical specifications (voltages, current ratings, IP ratings, phase requirements) are listed for machines, spare parts, and consumables requested.
- Workforce Mentorship & Electrical Safety
- Mentor and model safe electrical repair and testing techniques during direct floor interaction with factory operators and maintenance staff
- Assist in delivering training to machine operators on basic autonomous maintenance checks focusing on electrical controls, emergency stops, and warning indicators.
- Ensure safety and food safety compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safe systems of work: permit to work, LOTO, confined space, and relevant Kenyan regulatory
Requirements
(KEBS, DOSH, NEMA)
Maintain HACCP-required equipment records for food-contact assets; lead the maintenance function's contribution to food safety audits
Champion a zero-harm safety culture; conduct regular safety walks and close out hazard reports
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the
general qualifications we look for
. For this role specifically, you will have:
Technical skills:
Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Mechatronics engineering field.
Active technical registration or licensing to perform electrical works in Kenya (EPRA/DOSH alignment preferred).
Direct hands-on electrical fault-finding and root cause analysis on industrial plant equipment.
as applied to plant maintenance.
Kenyan electrical and occupational health and safety laws (OSHA, DOSH electrical standards).
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) or World Class Manufacturing principles
Kenyan regulatory environment for food manufacturing (KEBS, relevant standards)
Preferred Qualifications
- Start Date
- As soon as possible
- Job Location
- Rukanga, Kenya
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Contract Duration
2 years
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
Application Deadline
20 November 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @
oneacrefund.org
address. Please report any suspicious communication here (
globalhotline@oneacrefund.org
),
but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization's mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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