Tupande Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Specialist (Fixed-Term)
Core
Execute hands-on mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on critical processing machinery to ensure operational continuity and reduce downtime for Tupande Soko factories.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical maintenance engineer (food processing)
Builds
Industrial dehydrators, macadamia processing systems, industrial-level biochar production equipment, and avocado oil machinery
Domain
Agriculture + Food Processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical fault-finding and root cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance program design, CMMS utilization, mechanical drawings interpretation, pneumatics and hydraulics expertise, welding and fabrication techniques, HACCP compliance, Kenyan occupational health and safety legislation knowledge, TPM principles
Preferred skills
avocado oil machinery repair experience, industrial dehydrator maintenance, macadamia processing equipment maintenance, industrial biochar production equipment maintenance
Technologies
SAP PM, Maximo, Limble
Responsibilities
Execute hands-on mechanical repairs on critical processing machinery, troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment failures, perform routine and deep-dive mechanical overhauls, inspect and overhaul mechanical assemblies, mentor factory staff on best-practice repair techniques, ensure compliance with safe systems of work and food safety regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC