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Automation and Control Tehnician

Plant
Full Time
On Site
Posted: 6 days agoDeadline: 08/01/2025 Ihururu RD, Nyeri

Who We Are

We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become Kenya’s number one beverage company.

Our Purpose & Promise

We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become better in all we do.

The Purpose of the role

Ensuring equipment and other facilities operate optimally by designing, programming, repairing, and maintaining their automation systems on top condition.

About the Job

Detailed responsibilities include:

  • Programming, installing, maintaining and replacing automation systems on key equipment and facilities.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing non-functioning components of the automation system.
  • Periodically reviewing automation systems on equipment and facilities and recommending upgrades where necessary.
  • Creating blueprints for new automation systems, making improvements to existing ones and using computer-aided design (CAD) software to turn these plans into a functional reality.
  • Ensure reliability of automation systems by performing autonomous, preventive, condition based and predictive maintenance on them.
  • Conduct root causes on all major failures of the automation system.
  • Ensure optimal stock of automation spares is maintained, and, in liaison with maintenance planner, ensure timely replenishment of the spares to prevent machine stoppages.
  • Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience

  • Diploma in Electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering, communication engineering, mechatronics and related disciplines.
  • Additional training and certification on programming (of PLCS, VFD’s etc.)
  • At least 5 years’ experience gained from a busy manufacturing facility.
  • High level of technical aptitude – exceptional knowledge of industrial control systems, programming, electromechanical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems etc.
  • Proficiency in electrical design, diagnostic and testing software.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • ·Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Great organizational and time management abilities

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Who We Are

We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become Kenya’s number one beverage company.

Our Purpose & Promise

We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become better in all we do.

The Purpose of the role

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We are Highlands, a vibrant, fast-growing beverage company in Kenya, committed to delighting our consumers and supporting our employees every day. Together, we are One, On, and Strong, always striving to become Kenya’s number one beverage company.

Our Purpose & Promise

We create refreshing drinks that Kenyans love and can afford. Our mission is to delight every consumer, every time. Our commitment to our employees makes us great—every day, we play as a team and strive to become better in all we do.

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