MAINTENANCE ENGINEER – JOB OPPORTUNITY

Job title:                                 Maintenance Engineer

Duration:                               Permanent

Department:                          Technical

Reports to:                          Maintenance Supervisor

Supervision:                           None

Duty Station:                         Project Site – Marsabit County

The job holder shall be responsible for the maintenance activities of the plant. These include turbine fleets, dynamic reactive power compensators, collector network, auxiliaries, switchgear, transformer & inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform timely and optimized predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance works around the power plant equipment.
2. Preparation of timely maintenance related reports and records in consultation with maintenance supervisor.
3. Ensure all health, safety and environment practices, policies, and procedures are adhered to. Comply with work permit and lockout system before commencement of work and ensure proper permit close-out after work completion.
4. Support in reviewing and implementation of the assigned engineering tasks & projects in consultation with the maintenance supervisor.
5. Support the maintenance supervisor in developing and implementation of maintenance strategies, plans, procedures, and budgets to ensure sustainable operations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the behaviour of working as LTWP, sharing best practice, and collaborating with colleagues outside of your own sphere of business.
• To always act and behave in a way compliant with all LTWP company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to values and behaviours, environmental health and safety, ethics and codes of conduct, as it is through living our values that we strengthen the culture of our business and demonstrate our understanding of our Code of Conduct; and,
• Any other duties deemed necessary and relevant by the management in the smooth running of LTWP operations.

The above duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time and include any other responsibilities that arise during the company’s day-to-day business

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution in any of the following engineering disciplines or equivalent qualification:
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least (3) three years’ work experience.
• Other qualifications in engineering, safety, leadership, business management, would be an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

Applies in-depth understanding of the value drivers of the Company, to improve effectiveness & profitability.

Other relevant competencies required for the role include:

• Experience in MS Office and computerised maintenance programs.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, process flow charts, hydraulic systems, pneumatics schematics and troubleshoot faults.
• Understanding of Power system Grid layout.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

A person of high integrity that will model LTWP core organisational values:

• Collaborative.
• Accessible.
• Respectful.
• Excellence; and,
• Safety consciousness. 

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CVs to careers@ltwp.co.ke clearly indicating the position they are applying for on the email subject on or before 21 November 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.