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Utilities Technician

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

Ensure reliability of utility plants and systems (Boilers and steam systems, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, ETP plants and diesel generators) through optimal operation and maintenance.

About the Job

Detailed responsibilities include:

  • Operating utility plants and ensuring that they are operating optimally (Boilers, HVAC systems, Plumbing systems, ETP plants, diesel generators etc.)
  • Perform initial setup, configuration and calibration of utility equipment to meet specific production or operational requirements.
  • Ensuring reliability of utility plants by conducting autonomous, predictive, condition based and preventive maintenance on them.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on utility systems.
  • Regularly inspect utility systems to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring that they operate within specified parameters.
  • Ensure that all work done on utility systems comply with health and safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs and consumptions of utility plants.
  • Ensure that a minimum stock of critical utility spares is always maintained.
  • Ensure that fuel supplied for utility plants meet the minimum quality criterion.
  • Collect and record data related to equipment operation, maintenance, and performance. Generate reports and maintain records as required.
  • Collaborate with technical teams, engineers, and supervisors to optimize equipment performance.
  • Ensure proper housekeeping and hygiene on utility plants.
  • Ensure that the utility plants comply with all legal and regulatory requirements as well as internal policies

Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience

  • Certificate in mechanical engineering and 10 years’ experience as a utility technician or diploma in mechanical engineering and 5 years’ experience as a utility technician.
  • 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

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing preventive, predictive and condition-based maintenance plans for manufacturing machinery and related facilities for a busy beverage manufacturing company. The holder of the role will be ensuring proper maintenance by scheduling corrective actions, managing spare parts, and coordinating with maintenance stakeholders to optimize equipment performance, improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

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.

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