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Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

Responsibilities or duties

The Maintenance Analyst is responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and optimizing maintenance programs and operations to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with organizational and client requirements. The Maintenance Analyst will work closely with maintenance teams to collect data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Experience needed

Three (3) years of experience in maintenance analysis, planning, or a related role involving data analysis and operational optimization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: KCSE

Experience: 3 years

Location: Nairobi

Job Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI , ICT / Computer

Key Deliverables

• Conducting detailed analysis of maintenance programs, schedules, and activities to identify inefficiencies, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Monitoring fleet and equipment performance data to assess maintenance needs and develop strategies for optimizing equipment uptime and reliability.
• Evaluating and recommending adjustments to maintenance plans, schedules, and procedures to align with operational goals and manufacturer guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining maintenance reporting systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing maintenance performance reports, identifying trends, and providing data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve operations.
• Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and developing corrective and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and supervision of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Reviewing equipment and component maintenance history to identify trends and forecast future maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and operational policies in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborating with maintenance supervisors, technicians, and management to identify training needs, improve workflows, and track performance metrics.

Professional Qualifications

Engineering And Technical

Knowledge of maintenance processes, concepts, and industry standards, particularly with equipment and system reliability.

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or other maintenance tracking tools.

Proficiency in data analysis and maintenance performance reporting to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies.

• Conducting detailed analysis of maintenance programs, schedules, and activities to identify inefficiencies, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Monitoring fleet and equipment performance data to assess maintenance needs and develop strategies for optimizing equipment uptime and reliability.
• Evaluating and recommending adjustments to maintenance plans, schedules, and procedures to align with operational goals and manufacturer guidelines.
• Developing and maintaining maintenance reporting systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing maintenance performance reports, identifying trends, and providing data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve operations.
• Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and developing corrective and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and supervision of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Reviewing equipment and component maintenance history to identify trends and forecast future maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with maintenance standards and operational policies in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborating with maintenance supervisors, technicians, and management to identify training needs, improve workflows, and track performance metrics.

• Data analysis
• Maintenance performance reporting
• Root cause analysis (RCA)
• Predictive and preventive maintenance
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

• KCSE or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance processes, concepts, and industry standards
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or other maintenance tracking tools
• Proficiency in data analysis and maintenance performance reporting