Company Overview

Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) is the leading manufacturer and distributor of wines and spirits in Kenya , Eastern and Central Africa region.

Main Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Automation Solutions

• Design, program, and deploy automation and process control systems.
• Develop and maintain PLC and control system software to improve production efficiency

Ensure Reliability and Maintenance of Automation Systems

• Maintain reliable operation of automation equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and asset management.
• Support maintenance planning, spare parts management, and system lifecycle sustainability.

Manage Process Control Domain (PCD) Cybersecurity

• Implement cybersecurity measures, patch management, backup procedures, and incident response processes.
• Maintain updated PCD asset inventories and ensure security compliance.

Drive Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Ensure automation systems comply with safety, legal, and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation measures, and maintain safety-related maintenance programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Controls and Automation, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in industrial automation.
• Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modification experience.
• Strong HMI/SCADA and industrial networking skills.
• FMCG experience is an added advantage

• Design, program, and deploy automation and process control systems.
• Develop and maintain PLC and control system software to improve production efficiency
• Maintain reliable operation of automation equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and asset management.
• Support maintenance planning, spare parts management, and system lifecycle sustainability.
• Implement cybersecurity measures, patch management, backup procedures, and incident response processes.
• Maintain updated PCD asset inventories and ensure security compliance.
• Ensure automation systems comply with safety, legal, and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation measures, and maintain safety-related maintenance programs.

• Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and modification experience.
• Strong HMI/SCADA and industrial networking skills.
• FMCG experience is an added advantage

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Controls and Automation, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.