About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Boiler Operator to operate and maintain the factory steam boiler system supporting carton and paper packaging production. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience operating industrial boilers in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a carton, corrugated, paper, packaging, or other process manufacturing factory. Experience with HFO-fired or similar industrial steam boilers will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the factory boiler safely and efficiently to ensure a reliable supply of steam for production.
• Monitor boiler pressure, temperature, water levels, fuel consumption, steam output, and other operating parameters.
• Conduct routine inspection of the boiler, burners, pumps, valves, gauges, water treatment systems, and associated equipment.
• Start up, operate, shut down, and isolate the boiler in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Monitor fuel supply and ensure efficient fuel utilisation.
• Conduct routine boiler water testing and maintain appropriate water treatment parameters.
• Monitor and maintain boiler feed-water systems, softeners, chemical dosing systems, and condensate return systems.
• Record boiler operating parameters, fuel consumption, water treatment results, faults, and maintenance activities in the relevant logbooks.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions, leaks, pressure variations, equipment faults, and other potential safety or operational issues.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of boiler equipment and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams during breakdowns, servicing, and planned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with boiler safety procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the boiler room and surrounding work areas.
• Immediately report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and operational abnormalities to the relevant supervisor.
• Support statutory inspections, testing, and maintenance of boiler equipment.
• Perform any other duties related to boiler operations as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• KCSE or equivalent.
• Certificate/Diploma in Boiler Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Operations, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Valid boiler operator certification/licence as required by applicable regulations.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience operating industrial boilers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a carton, corrugated, paper, packaging, or other process manufacturing factory will be highly preferred.
• Experience operating HFO-fired, diesel-fired, biomass, or other industrial steam boilers is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of boiler water treatment and feed-water systems.
• Experience with boiler safety procedures and routine equipment checks.
• Ability to maintain accurate operational records and logbooks.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial boiler operations
• Safety-conscious and responsible approach to work
• Ability to identify and respond to abnormal boiler conditions
• Good mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good record-keeping skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High level of discipline and adherence to operating procedures

Preferred Background

• Candidates who have previously worked in carton, corrugated, paper, packaging, printing, or other manufacturing factories will be strongly considered.
• Experience with companies operating industrial steam boilers will be an added advantage.

• Operate the factory boiler safely and efficiently to ensure a reliable supply of steam for production.
• Monitor boiler pressure, temperature, water levels, fuel consumption, steam output, and other operating parameters.
• Conduct routine inspection of the boiler, burners, pumps, valves, gauges, water treatment systems, and associated equipment.
• Start up, operate, shut down, and isolate the boiler in accordance with approved operating procedures.
• Monitor fuel supply and ensure efficient fuel utilisation.
• Conduct routine boiler water testing and maintain appropriate water treatment parameters.
• Monitor and maintain boiler feed-water systems, softeners, chemical dosing systems, and condensate return systems.
• Record boiler operating parameters, fuel consumption, water treatment results, faults, and maintenance activities in the relevant logbooks.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions, leaks, pressure variations, equipment faults, and other potential safety or operational issues.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of boiler equipment and surrounding areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams during breakdowns, servicing, and planned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with boiler safety procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the boiler room and surrounding work areas.
• Immediately report equipment defects, unsafe conditions, and operational abnormalities to the relevant supervisor.
• Support statutory inspections, testing, and maintenance of boiler equipment.
• Perform any other duties related to boiler operations as assigned by management.

• Strong understanding of industrial boiler operations
• Safety-conscious and responsible approach to work
• Ability to identify and respond to abnormal boiler conditions
• Good mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good record-keeping skills
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High level of discipline and adherence to operating procedures

• KCSE or equivalent.
• Certificate/Diploma in Boiler Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Operations, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Valid boiler operator certification/licence as required by applicable regulations.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience operating industrial boilers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a carton, corrugated, paper, packaging, or other process manufacturing factory will be highly preferred.
• Experience operating HFO-fired, diesel-fired, biomass, or other industrial steam boilers is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of boiler water treatment and feed-water systems.
• Experience with boiler safety procedures and routine equipment checks.
• Ability to maintain accurate operational records and logbooks.