The brain child of Prakash Patel, a talented pharmacist who migrated to Kenya in 1958. He quickly realised the fact that almost all medicine was being imported from abroad. Good medicine was expensive and out of the reach of the majority who were low and middle income earners.

Job Summary

The role holder will be responsible for managing and coordinating installation, decommissioning and maintenance of electrical, automation and instrumentation systems in all the areas of the Company. Also responsible for compliance of the site to statutory requirements in relation to electrical/energy requirements. Effectively lead a team of electrical technicians and perform more technical and complex tasks related to the direct reports.

Responsibilities.

• Review electrical engineering drawings.
• Design electrical systems.
• Create electrical installation details, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, cable and consumer lists.
• Use software tools like PLC programming, DCS programming, or SCADA systems, develop and put into practice control plans.
• Support a multidisciplinary team on E&I matters in the plant.
• Develop best practice working procedures to support E&I developments.
• Ensure that instrumentation and control systems are designed and installed in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Check standard and regulatory compliance.

Competencies, Qualifications & Experience

• Good understanding of automation (plc) applications
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of complex systems.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP and ISO standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Minimum Degree from a recognized university in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
• Registered member of Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Minimum 5 years with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory role