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Instrumentation & Control Technician
2025-07-09T13:50:06+00:00
Thika Power
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FULL_TIME
 
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Science & Engineering
KES
 
MONTH
2025-07-14T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
8
  • Performs skilled work on instrumentation and control systems in all areas of the plant with minimum interference to the normal operation of the plant. Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, installs, adjusts, and calibrates plant process instrumentation and controls. The role also performs electrical installation and maintenance works to support the mission of the Power plant.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
  • Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
  • Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
  • Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of factory machines and equipment with minimal or no downtime
  • Support planning of new projects and installations
  • Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
  • Perform planned and corrective maintenance, emergency and preventive as directed and as needed and account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
  • To develop and maintain tools, test fixtures and documentation

QUALIFICATONS

  • Degree in Electrical & electronic Engineering- Instrumentation & Control Option
  • 3+ years’ experience in operation and/or maintenance of a power plant
  • competency on power protection, has worked with solid state relays, commissioning of HV transformers and substations
  • Good understanding of SCADA, PLCS and thermal power plant instrumentation
  • Any relevant knowledge in Power generation, System protection & Communication network will be added advantage
 
 
 
bachelor degree
36
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Vacancy title:
Instrumentation & Control Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Thika Power

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

  • Performs skilled work on instrumentation and control systems in all areas of the plant with minimum interference to the normal operation of the plant. Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, installs, adjusts, and calibrates plant process instrumentation and controls. The role also performs electrical installation and maintenance works to support the mission of the Power plant.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

  • Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
  • Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
  • Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
  • Diagnosing faults and ensuring timely repairs of factory machines and equipment with minimal or no downtime
  • Support planning of new projects and installations
  • Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
  • Perform planned and corrective maintenance, emergency and preventive as directed and as needed and account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
  • To develop and maintain tools, test fixtures and documentation

QUALIFICATONS

  • Degree in Electrical & electronic Engineering- Instrumentation & Control Option
  • 3+ years’ experience in operation and/or maintenance of a power plant
  • competency on power protection, has worked with solid state relays, commissioning of HV transformers and substations
  • Good understanding of SCADA, PLCS and thermal power plant instrumentation
  • Any relevant knowledge in Power generation, System protection & Communication network will be added advantage

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Technician jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, July 14 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 09-07-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-07-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-07-2033
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