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.
How to Apply
If interested please send your CV/Resume to hr@kapa-oil.com by
Thursday 2nd April 2026