Highlands is a Kenyan company manufacturing and marketing non-alcoholic beverages, with a history spanning 69 years. A Pioneer of the East African beverages industry, Highlands has been transformed from a small family factory to a category leader with an "own-brand" portfolio that spans the major beverage categories and consumer segments of the market.Key Responsibilities: Undertaking repair and maintenance activities on electrical and mechanical systems for key equipment and facilities Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical, instrumentation, and controls-related problems on equipment and utilities Periodically reviewing control and automation systems on equipment and facilities and recommending upgrades where necessary. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. Ability to install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) on all major failures on electrical and mechanical systems and utilities Reading and interpreting electrical wiring and schematic diagrams to address faults on machines and support utilities Ensure reliability of electro-mechanical, control and automation systems by performing autonomous, preventive, condition based and predictive maintenance. Advise on the stocking of key electrical and automation spares in liaison with the maintenance planner to ensure timely replenishment to prevent unprecedented downtimes Follow electrical safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTOTO) when performing isolation works Ability to advise the engineering leadership on continuous improvement projects towards improving energy efficiency of key equipment and utilities Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time Performance Details: OKR Areas Downtime related to electro-mechanical, control, and instrumentation breakdowns. Accuracy of RCA’s. MTBF of automation systems. MTTR of automation systems. Timely submission of reports. Zero accidents due to malfunction of automation systems. Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Good knowledge & understanding in control and automation systems (PLCS, VFD’s etc.) is an added advantage 3-5 years of experience in an FMCG or manufacturing set-up. High level of technical aptitude – exceptional knowledge of LV circuits, control and instrumentation, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems 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.