Company Overview

Today, Pwani Oil Product modern state of the art factory at Jomvu, Mombasa, has expanded and has a capacity to refine over 620 metric tonnes of oil a day, prepared to the highest international standards. Adding to this, Pwani Oil Products new production facility at Kikambala has impacted the washing and cleaning industry with excellent laundry and bathing soaps, which is to the highest quality. We strive daily to be seen as an organization that 'refines lives’ by consistently manufacturing premium quality products that offer great value. Pwani Oil Products has helped consumers enjoy their lives, confidently facilitating them to cook healthy and wash hygienically. All Pwani Oil Products have been certified by KEBS and HALAL. Pwani Oil Products Ltd is a proud member of the UN Global Compact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, commission, and calibrate new machinery and mechanical systems.
• Replace and maintain mechanical components, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and optimize machine efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, schedules, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in pumps, including operations, troubleshooting, maintenance selection.
• Test and calibrate mechanical systems to meet operational specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support reliable plant operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Support planned shutdowns, overhauls, and project installations.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a mechanical technician in a manufacturing industry

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults to minimize downtime.
• Install, commission, and calibrate new machinery and mechanical systems.
• Replace and maintain mechanical components, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and optimize machine efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, schedules, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in pumps, including operations, troubleshooting, maintenance selection.
• Test and calibrate mechanical systems to meet operational specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support reliable plant operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technicians.
• Support planned shutdowns, overhauls, and project installations.

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience as a mechanical technician in a manufacturing industry