Tupande Electrical Maintenance Engineer / Specialist (Fixed-Term)
Core
Execute hands-on electrical maintenance, automation troubleshooting, and instrumentation repairs across Tupande Soko factories to reduce operational downtime for processing operations.
Role type
Mid-level IC electrical maintenance engineer (food processing)
Builds
Industrial dehydrators, macadamia sorting lines, biochar manufacturing controls, and general processing machinery
Domain
Food manufacturing / Agricultural processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Industrial electrical fault-finding, PLC configuration, VFD programming, CMMS operation, industrial electrical schematics interpretation, motor wiring, HACCP compliance, LOTO procedures
Preferred skills
Macadamia processing controls experience, SAP PM/Maximo/Limble proficiency, TPM principles
Technologies
PLCs, VFDs, CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, Limble), industrial dehydrators, sorting lines
Responsibilities
Execute hands-on electrical repairs and wiring calibrations on critical processing machinery; Troubleshoot complex electrical faults, control panel failures, and circuitry issues; Diagnose, maintain, and program automated control loops, VFDs, sensors, and instrumentation; Physically execute electrical preventative maintenance schedules and calibration routines; Mentor staff on safe electrical repair techniques and basic autonomous maintenance checks; Ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP) and Kenyan regulatory requirements (KEBS, DOSH, NEMA)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC