Instrumentation Technician

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Nairobi • Kenya

Job details

Location

Nairobi • Kenya

Contract Type

Description

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited (BPK) is part of the Browns Investment Group. Browns is a highly successful diversified conglomerate and part of the LOLC Holdings PLC group of companies which is one of the largest and most profitable listed corporation in Sri Lanka. It is headquartered in Sri Lanka and has a proud heritage in operating plantation businesses, in Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, and East Africa.

Browns Plantations Kenya Limited is based in Kericho and Bomet counties, it has over 5000 Hectares of Tea and over 2000 Hectares of forestry. There are four tea factories, nine tea estates, a sawmill, and a forestry operation.

We invite applications for the position of Instrumentation Technician which has arisen in our Central Services Division – Engineering Department. This is a graded position - Grade 3.

The Job

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the job holder will be responsible for installing & maintaining plant electronics and instrumentation for reliable functioning of machinery, plant and equipment in factories, power stations and other machinery/equipment.

Requirements

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation or a related field.
Computer literate
At least 3 years’ experience in basic electrical installation and maintenance (knowledge on instruments and powerline maintenance)
Basic understanding of automation
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Must be a team player

Responsibilities

Installation, calibration, and maintenance of instruments/electronic equipment used in tea processing: weighbridges, portable weighing equipment, online weighing systems i.e., weigh feeders, moisture analyzers.
Carry out installation and configuration of various automation devices such as VFDs, controllers, indicators, actuators, recorders.
Interpret schematic drawings and implement installations as assigned.
Maintenance of hydro equipment, biogas, and Diesel generators.
Maintenance of boiler control systems.
Repair of domestic electronic equipment i.e., fridges, ovens, friers, TVs etc.
Undertake preventative and breakdown maintenance as assigned to reduce downtime to users.
Repair of logging mechanization equipment i.e., automated log harvester, automated log
forwarder, automatic log splitters, Hyundai etc.
Compliance with company Health & Safety systems, policies, reporting & procedures within the Electrical area & during all assignments.
Adhere to HACCP plan and other regulations in the plant while carrying the above duties.
Drive total compliance to Health & Safety systems, policies, reporting & procedures within the workplace.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you meet the requirements of this position, please submit an application clearly indicating the position you are applying for. Please attach a detailed CV containing your telephone contacts, e-mail address, names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach us not later than 03 July 2026.

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