JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to work in Kisii, Kenya
Job Summary
The overall purpose of this job is to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems across the factory, ensuring minimal downtime, maximum efficiency, and safe, reliable operation of plant equipment. The role combines hands-on electrical maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and calibration of process control instrumentation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Electrical Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, control panels, and fixtures based on electrical codes and engineering drawings;
- Maintain, test, and repair motors, drives (VFDs), transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems;
- Diagnose and repair faults in electrical power, lighting, control, and communication systems;
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems to ensure uninterrupted power supply and machinery operation;
- Carry out minor electrical modifications or upgrades on machines to enhance safety, efficiency, or reduce energy consumption;
- Lead emergency response efforts for electrical faults and power outages.
Instrumentation Responsibilities:
- Calibration, maintenance, and repair of plant instrumentation such as sensors, transmitters, thermometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters;
- Configure and program instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs;
- Verify equipment control parameters at control points to ensure accurate performance and reliability;
- Develop and implement calibration plans and schedules for all critical plant instruments and control systems;
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and rectify faults in control circuits, instrumentation loops, and automation systems;
- Participate actively in commissioning, loop checking, and start-up activities of new plant projects or machine installations.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, control schematics, P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams), and OEM manuals accurately.
Other Responsibilities
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams for technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis of breakdowns;
- Provide technical training and guidance to machine operators and junior technicians on proper equipment handling;
- Conduct risk assessments and implement energy isolation (LOTO) procedures when working on plant systems;
- Maintain complete and accurate maintenance logs, calibration records, and reports for internal tracking and audits;
- Identify and recommend improvements to plant control systems, process optimization, and energy management initiatives;
- Attend safety meetings, trainings, and continuous professional development programs;
Maintain up to date records on operations and activities; coordinate and prepare a variety of reports to the Manager; and - Any other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ solid experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, process control instrumentation, and automation platforms.
- Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, etc.) programming and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI systems is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Advanced skills in electrical system troubleshooting and repairs.
- Strong hands-on experience with process instrumentation calibration and maintenance.
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs, VFDs, SCADA, and automated control systems.
- Good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and digital instrumentation.
- Proficient in using diagnostic tools such as multi meters, calibrators, loop testers, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Excellent reading and interpretation skills for technical documents, control schematics, and electrical drawings.
- Ability to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen analytical mind.
- High attention to detail, safety, and compliance with regulations.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical teams.
- Self-driven, hands-on, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Good teamwork and collaboration skills.
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
To apply for this job please visit qsourcing.zohorecruit.com.