{"id":99616,"date":"2026-06-27T13:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/tupande-biochar-production-and-electrical-engineer-fixed-term\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T13:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:07:18","slug":"tupande-biochar-production-and-electrical-engineer-fixed-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/muranga\/tupande-biochar-production-and-electrical-engineer-fixed-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Tupande Biochar Production and Electrical Engineer (Fixed-Term)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Tupande Biochar Production and Electrical Engineer (Fixed-Term)\", \"description\": \"About the Role\\nSeeking an exceptional Production Coordinator and Electrical Engineer with 2-4 years\u00a0experience to plan biochar production across pyrolysis lines and lead the electrical maintenance programme.\\nResponsibilities\\nProduction Coordination\\nManage production schedules across pyrolysis lines, forecasting inputs and designing production cycles to meet output targets\\nCoordinate with avocado oil and macadamia value chains to ensure consistent feedstock supply quality, volume, and delivery timing\\nPlan production around the weekly maintenance window and any planned shutdowns\\nRevise production schedules in response to staff absence, equipment downtime, or feedstock supply shortfalls\\nLiaise with utility providers electricity, water, diesel to ensure uninterrupted facility operation; track utility usage and resolve outages\\nCoordinate with the maintenance staff on preventative maintenance execution, breakdown response, and shift coverage\\nPartner with the lab on quality control and non-conformance management\\nCoordinate with the Logistics & MRV Coordinator on outbound dispatch scheduling and delivery readiness\\nWork with the Administration Supervisor on casual labour \/ independent contractor scheduling, procurement requisitions, and resource needs\\nCoordinate with HSSE staff on safety incident response, HACCP implementation, and environmental compliance\\nManage Production Supervisors, ensuring they have the resources, information, and authority needed to deliver shift performance; conduct performance reviews, and development planning for direct reports\\nTrack and report production KPIs output, yield, downtime, quality, budget performance, and MRV completeness as required\\nImplement and continuously improve standard operating procedures across both production lines\\nElectrical Engineering Leadership\\nDevelop and own the facility\u2019s preventive electrical maintenance plan, aligned to the 48-hour run \/ 12-hour maintenance cycle\\nLead or supervise all electrical and instrumentation work during planned maintenance windows\\nSupervise and mentor on-shift Maintenance Technicians on electrical tasks and safety procedures\\nDiagnose and resolve electrical faults, control system errors, and instrumentation issues during production\\nMaintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel documentation, and PLC\/SCADA configurations\\nEnsure all electrical work complies with Kenyan electrical regulations and site safety standards\\nManage and calibrate sensors, instrumentation, and control systems across both production lines\\nLiaise with utility providers, equipment vendors, and external electrical contractors as needed\\nQualifications\\nAcross all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:\\nDegree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field\\n2+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment\\nExperience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA, or industrial instrumentation strongly preferred\\nValid electrical competency certification Kenya Power or equivalent preferred\\nStrong diagnostic and fault-finding skills under operational pressure\\nKnowledge\\nAbility to forecast inputs, design production cycles, and manage production data from source to final storage\\nExperience coordinating with maintenance, quality, and external supplier teams in a multi-shift environment\\nStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Google Sheets \/ Excel for production planning, KPI tracking, and MRV documentation\\nKnowledge of preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance principles, including developing and implementing preventative maintenance programmes\\nFamiliarity with lockout\/tagout LOTO procedures, electrical safety standards, and Kenyan electrical regulations EPRA\\nOther\\nWillingness to be on-call for electrical emergencies outside of standard hours\\nPreferred Start Date\\nAs soon as possible\\nBenefits\\nHealth insurance, paid time off\\nContract Duration\\n1 Year\\nEligibility\\nThis role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-25\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"One Acre Fund\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Muranga\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-13T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> One Acre Fund<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Muranga<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract , Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-13<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the Role<br \/>Seeking an exceptional Production Coordinator and Electrical Engineer with 2-4 years\u00a0experience to plan biochar production across pyrolysis lines and lead the electrical maintenance programme.<br \/>Responsibilities<br \/>Production Coordination<br \/>Manage production schedules across pyrolysis lines, forecasting inputs and designing production cycles to meet output targets<br \/>Coordinate with avocado oil and macadamia value chains to ensure consistent feedstock supply quality, volume, and delivery timing<br \/>Plan production around the weekly maintenance window and any planned shutdowns<br \/>Revise production schedules in response to staff absence, equipment downtime, or feedstock supply shortfalls<br \/>Liaise with utility providers electricity, water, diesel to ensure uninterrupted facility operation; track utility usage and resolve outages<br \/>Coordinate with the maintenance staff on preventative maintenance execution, breakdown response, and shift coverage<br \/>Partner with the lab on quality control and non-conformance management<br \/>Coordinate with the Logistics &#038; MRV Coordinator on outbound dispatch scheduling and delivery readiness<br \/>Work with the Administration Supervisor on casual labour \/ independent contractor scheduling, procurement requisitions, and resource needs<br \/>Coordinate with HSSE staff on safety incident response, HACCP implementation, and environmental compliance<br \/>Manage Production Supervisors, ensuring they have the resources, information, and authority needed to deliver shift performance; conduct performance reviews, and development planning for direct reports<br \/>Track and report production KPIs output, yield, downtime, quality, budget performance, and MRV completeness as required<br \/>Implement and continuously improve standard operating procedures across both production lines<br \/>Electrical Engineering Leadership<br \/>Develop and own the facility\u2019s preventive electrical maintenance plan, aligned to the 48-hour run \/ 12-hour maintenance cycle<br \/>Lead or supervise all electrical and instrumentation work during planned maintenance windows<br \/>Supervise and mentor on-shift Maintenance Technicians on electrical tasks and safety procedures<br \/>Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, control system errors, and instrumentation issues during production<br \/>Maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel documentation, and PLC\/SCADA configurations<br \/>Ensure all electrical work complies with Kenyan electrical regulations and site safety standards<br \/>Manage and calibrate sensors, instrumentation, and control systems across both production lines<br \/>Liaise with utility providers, equipment vendors, and external electrical contractors as needed<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:<br \/>Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field<br \/>2+ years of experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment<br \/>Experience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA, or industrial instrumentation strongly preferred<br \/>Valid electrical competency certification Kenya Power or equivalent preferred<br \/>Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills under operational pressure<br \/>Knowledge<br \/>Ability to forecast inputs, design production cycles, and manage production data from source to final storage<br \/>Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, and external supplier teams in a multi-shift environment<br \/>Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Google Sheets \/ Excel for production planning, KPI tracking, and MRV documentation<br \/>Knowledge of preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance principles, including developing and implementing preventative maintenance programmes<br \/>Familiarity with lockout\/tagout LOTO procedures, electrical safety standards, and Kenyan electrical regulations EPRA<br \/>Other<br \/>Willingness to be on-call for electrical emergencies outside of standard hours<br \/>Preferred Start Date<br \/>As soon as possible<br \/>Benefits<br \/>Health insurance, paid time off<br \/>Contract Duration<br \/>1 Year<br \/>Eligibility<br \/>This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on grnh.se to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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