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Plant Engineer - Lube Oil Blending Plant
2026-02-25T10:48:44+00:00
STRATOSTAFF
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair
KES
MONTH
2026-03-10T17:00:00+00:00
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At Stratostaff we design, implement and manage workforce solutions for large, specialized or routine staff complements giving you the opportunity to focus on your core business.

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Overall Responsibilities

  • Overseeing maintenance and projects in three facilities—MJT, LOBP & GAPCO terminal.
  • Assuring Operational Excellence (OE) processes are developed, rolled out, and effectively executed to maintain compliance with company’s standards.
  • Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and strategies for plant equipment.
  • Overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery. Conducting regular inspections to identify and resolve issues.
  • Performing troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Conducting root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managing plant projects, including upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
  • Collaborating with the plant manager and clients on project needs and technical requirements.
  • Analyzing operational data to identify areas for improvement and optimizing production processes.
  • Enhancing equipment reliability and availability. Improving energy efficiency and awareness within the plant.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Conducting audits and mitigating hazards during maintenance activities.
  • Collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure efficient operations.
  • Liaising with vendors, contractors, and external service providers to ensure optimal reliability of plant machineries and equipment.
  • Providing technical support and training to plant staff and contractors.
  • Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation of maintenance activities and operational data.
  • Developing and maintaining plant drawings, standards, and procedures.
  • Preparing and managing the maintenance and engineering budget.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on plant performance and operational metrics.
  • Developing and implementing strategies for cost reduction and resource optimization

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering
  • 5 years’ experience in a plant/processing setting.
  • Knowledge in Engineering Fundamentals, Technical Drawings and Schematics. Software Proficiency - CAD, Electrical and Automation.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Overseeing maintenance and projects in three facilities—MJT, LOBP & GAPCO terminal.
  • Assuring Operational Excellence (OE) processes are developed, rolled out, and effectively executed to maintain compliance with company’s standards.
  • Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and strategies for plant equipment.
  • Overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery. Conducting regular inspections to identify and resolve issues.
  • Performing troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Conducting root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managing plant projects, including upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
  • Collaborating with the plant manager and clients on project needs and technical requirements.
  • Analyzing operational data to identify areas for improvement and optimizing production processes.
  • Enhancing equipment reliability and availability. Improving energy efficiency and awareness within the plant.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Conducting audits and mitigating hazards during maintenance activities.
  • Collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure efficient operations.
  • Liaising with vendors, contractors, and external service providers to ensure optimal reliability of plant machineries and equipment.
  • Providing technical support and training to plant staff and contractors.
  • Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation of maintenance activities and operational data.
  • Developing and maintaining plant drawings, standards, and procedures.
  • Preparing and managing the maintenance and engineering budget.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on plant performance and operational metrics.
  • Developing and implementing strategies for cost reduction and resource optimization
  • Knowledge in Engineering Fundamentals, Technical Drawings and Schematics.
  • Software Proficiency - CAD, Electrical and Automation.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering
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Vacancy title:
Plant Engineer - Lube Oil Blending Plant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
STRATOSTAFF

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 10 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

At Stratostaff we design, implement and manage workforce solutions for large, specialized or routine staff complements giving you the opportunity to focus on your core business.

Read more about this company

Overall Responsibilities

  • Overseeing maintenance and projects in three facilities—MJT, LOBP & GAPCO terminal.
  • Assuring Operational Excellence (OE) processes are developed, rolled out, and effectively executed to maintain compliance with company’s standards.
  • Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and strategies for plant equipment.
  • Overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery. Conducting regular inspections to identify and resolve issues.
  • Performing troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Conducting root cause analysis for equipment failures and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managing plant projects, including upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
  • Collaborating with the plant manager and clients on project needs and technical requirements.
  • Analyzing operational data to identify areas for improvement and optimizing production processes.
  • Enhancing equipment reliability and availability. Improving energy efficiency and awareness within the plant.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Conducting audits and mitigating hazards during maintenance activities.
  • Collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure efficient operations.
  • Liaising with vendors, contractors, and external service providers to ensure optimal reliability of plant machineries and equipment.
  • Providing technical support and training to plant staff and contractors.
  • Maintaining accurate records, reports, and documentation of maintenance activities and operational data.
  • Developing and maintaining plant drawings, standards, and procedures.
  • Preparing and managing the maintenance and engineering budget.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on plant performance and operational metrics.
  • Developing and implementing strategies for cost reduction and resource optimization

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering
  • 5 years’ experience in a plant/processing setting.
  • Knowledge in Engineering Fundamentals, Technical Drawings and Schematics. Software Proficiency - CAD, Electrical and Automation.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 10 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 25-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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