Electrician

Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. The Electrician will be responsible for diagnosing malfunctioning equipment, supporting electrical and instrumentation installations, and ensuring that factory operations are optimized for maximum efficiency. The role requires a candidate who can work independently to maintain powerhouse assets and comply with safety regulations.\n\n### Responsibilities and Duties\n- Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair at the least possible time to minimize downtime.\n- Support the implementation of electrical and instrumentation installations in the factory ensuring productivity and efficiency are optimized.\n- Ensure proper upward and downward communication regarding maintenance needs and equipment status.\n- Report all maintenance requirements and equipment failures to management promptly.\n- Ensure proper care, use, and accountability of powerhouse tools and assets in accordance with company policies.\n- Oversee the day-to-day implementation of preventive maintenance (PM) in the Power station.\n- Support cable structure design, including tray installation, cable laying, and termination.\n- Install and upgrade consumer units, earthing systems, and lighting fixtures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.\n- Conduct regular electrical safety checks and assessments, identifying and resolving any hazards.\n- Lead maintenance activities in the Power station according to established procedures.\n- Ensure correct parameter settings for the optimal use of all power generation equipment.\n- Implement and monitor scheduled maintenance programs for the power stations.\n\n### Requirements and Qualifications\n- A Certificate or Diploma in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering.\n- Minimum of 2–5 years of professional experience in industrial instrumentation maintenance, electrical installations, and equipment configuration.\n- Proven experience in process automation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial systems and equipment.\n- Possession of an Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) License is a significant added advantage.\n- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high-pressure environment.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should submit their application online through the official recruitment portal: . Candidates will be directed to the Browns Plantations recruitment site on mcidirecthire.com to complete the process.