Tupande Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Specialist NGO Job One Acre Fund
One Acre Fund
Job description
NGO Jobs in Kenya, One Acre Fund Jobs. Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Specialist executing electrical maintenance, automation troubleshooting and instrumentation repairs across processing factories, requiring a Degree or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics, active EPRA/DOSH registration, and 3-5 years hands-on industrial electrical experience, in an NGO and food processing environment, on-site role based in Kenya.
About the Role
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.
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.
- Experience 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 requirements 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)