Mechanical Engineer at Kapa Oil

PURPOSE

• Looking for a Mechanical Engineer Lead mechanical maintenance, oversee upgrades, ensure compliance, and drive reliability and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
• EBK registered or eligible.
• 4-6 years' experience in manufacturing/refinery; food processing experience a plus.
• Proficient in design and maintenance tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Experience in industrial machinery maintenance and reliability systems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong team leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment.
• Attention to food quality and hygiene standards
• Cost-conscious approach to resource and energy use
• Experience in edible oil refining and edible food processing plants
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability improvement methodologies
• Experience with ERP/CMMS (maintenance planning systems)
• Reports To: Maintenance Manager

KEY OUTPUTS / TASKS

• Lead mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of refining, pumping, heating, and packaging systems.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, upgrades, and CAPEX for machinery and production lines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, manufacturing, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with production, QA, and operations to maintain throughput, quality, and cost targets.
• Manage spare parts, maintenance records, and service documentation.
• Train, mentor, and supervise maintenance staff and junior engineers.
• Drive reliability, continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term mechanical solutions.
• Optimize equipment performance through analytics, KPIs, and mechanical integrity practices.
• Lead cross-functional projects and implement new technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors and report on maintenance performance and trends.
• This position is for KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY.