# Electrical Technician Job Unga Holding Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/electrical-technician-job-unga-holding-nairobi-kenya Company: Unga Holding Nairobi, Kenya Category: Engineering Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-24 Expires: 2026-10-08 ## Job Description ### Role Purpose This position will effectively implement predictive, preventive and corrective/breakdown maintenance at the plant for all electrical and mechanical machines, equipment and plant facilities for maximum efficiency and increased life span. ### Key Duties and Responsibilities Plant Maintenance - Process, plan, implement and control, review and adjust a maintenance schedule for the job - Preventive and condition-based maintenance of machines as per laid down instructions and procedures to ensure smooth running - Trouble shooting Electrical equipment and machine failures by inspection and testing and prescribing corrective action and reinstating it back to its working condition - Ensure efficient machine operations during shift cover - Initiating purchase requisition for machine spare parts for maintenance - Identify and report all assets misuse (e.g. machines, spares, tools, etc.) - Machine modification, improvement and innovation to improve efficiency - Maintenance checks on building structure and facilities - Basic maintenance of plant utilities (Generators, Compressors etc.) - Support maintenance of building, facility and machines at the Central Support Office - Any other assigned duties by the supervisor Maintenance Reporting - Inspection of machines operations and recording of accurate data such as pressures, temperatures etc. to ascertain smooth operation or service requirements. - Logging details of work performed on data records to enable further action, planning for next service and storage as history. Communication & Accountability - Ensure effective communication - Participate in conflict resolution. Escalate chronic issues that require urgent attention Continual Improvement Initiatives - Support PaTaMu, CI, ERM and 6K, initiatives and objectives - Offer support and training to AM team members - Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu - Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks. - Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST. Safety Health and Environment (SHE) & Food Safety - Support SHE and GMP/FSMS initiatives and objectives in the department. - Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations. - Participate in the planned workplace safety trainings. - Ensure adherence and compliance to safety requirements. Qualifications - BSc Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Knowledge in preventive maintenance, electrical installations - Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy manufacturing company - Competent in troubleshooting, problem solving, team building, planning and decision making - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Excellent organizational skills ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.