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Mechanical Maintenance Officer

Job Description

Executes hands-on mechanical maintenance work across production lines under the direction of the Production Coordinators and Production Supervisors. Responsibilities Mechanical Maintenance - Monitor the assigned pyrolysis line throughout the shift for signs of mechanical faults, unusual sounds, or abnormal conditions - Respond immediately to any equipment breakdown; diagnose the fault, carry out repairs, and restore production as fast as possible - Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance tasks during the shift as directed by the Production Coordinators (Lead Engineers) - Execute thorough cleaning of the production line, including unclogging of all blockages, at every equipment stoppage to maximise uptime on restart - Participate fully in the planned maintenance window: carry out assigned tasks under the direction of the Production Coordinators - Record all faults, repairs, parts used, and time-to-repair in the maintenance log after every intervention - Communicate all open or ongoing maintenance issues clearly during shift handover - Strictly follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all electrical safety procedures before working on any equipment - Notify the Production Coordinators of recurring faults, parts shortages, or maintenance risks requiring planning attention Career Growth and Development

Requirements

Skills and Knowledge - Certificate or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent trade qualification - Minimum 2 years experience in hands-on maintenance in an industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment - Experience with high-temperature processing equipment, conveyors, combustion systems, or biomass machinery is a strong advantage - Practical skills in mechanical fault diagnosis; skills in electrical fault diagnosis is also preferred - Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards Other - Shift availability: Willingness and ability to work rotating 9-hour shifts, including night shifts, on a rotation cycle - Physically capable of working in a hot, dusty industrial environment throughout the shift, including conducting walkthroughs of the production line at regular intervals - Physically fit and comfortable working in hot, dusty industrial conditions

Posted

July 30th, 2026

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Company

One Acre Fund

Location

Kenya

Deadline

October 8th, 2026

in about 2 months