Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Automation Technician - Utilities, Water

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation, or a related field from a recognized institution.
At least three years of experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, with demonstrated proficiency in programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and control systems.
Membership with relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and commission automation systems.
Troubleshoot and repair faults in automated equipment and control systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration.
Work with engineers to design and improve automation processes.
Test and validate system functionality.
Implement assigned site activities in line with designs, technical standards, and schedules, and keep accurate site and as-built records.
Prepare and review tender documents, technical specifications, and quantities, and support bid evaluations and contract follow-up.
Maintain and update asset registers, maintenance logs, and other technical documentation for effective asset management and audits.
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, safety procedures, and environmental standards, and promote safe working practices.
Connect water meters to smart electricity meters to enable smart functionality for water metering.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with smart meters, water meter connections, and related communication equipment.
Manage and monitor the Advanced Metering Infrastructure platform.
Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of smart meter systems and water meter connections.
Conduct on-site verifications to resolve discrepancies in meter readings.
Investigate and report potential meter tampering or utility theft.
Manage inventory of meters and related metering materials and equipment.
Collect and report data to support network optimization for the integrated metering system.

Automation Technician - Utilities (Water)

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-21

Workplace: on_site

Description

The Automation Technician is a key member of the Utilities team, responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and optimization of automation systems supporting Tatu City’s water supply and wastewater infrastructure.

The role requires strong technical capability in PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and smart metering technologies to ensure system reliability, operational efficiency, and service continuity. The successful candidate will support day-to-day operations, diagnose system faults, and implement practical engineering solutions to enhance performance within a rapidly growing urban environment.

Key Responsibilities

Install,configure,and commission automation systems.
Trouble shoot and repair faults in automated equipment and control systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration.
Work with engineers to design and improve automation processes.
Test and validate system functionality.
Implement assigned site activities in line with designs, technical standards, and schedules, and keep accurate site and as-built records.
Prepare and review tender documents, technical specifications, quantities, and support bid evaluations and contract follow-up.
Maintain and update asset registers, maintenance logs, and other technical documentation for effective asset management and audits.
Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, safety procedures, and environmental standards, and actively promote safe working practices.
Connect water meters to smart electricity meters enabling smart functionality for water metering
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with smart meters, water meter connections, and related communication equipment.
Manage and monitor the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) platform
Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance of smart meter systems and water meter connections
Conduct on-site verifications to resolve discrepancies in meter readings
Investigate and report potential meter tampering or utility theft Manage inventory of meters and related metering material and equipment
Collect and report data to support network optimization efforts for the integrated metering system.

Requirements

Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics Engineering, Automation or related field from a recognized institution.
Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, with demonstrated proficiency in PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
Problem solving skills and attention to detail
Membership with relevant bodies will be an added advantage.

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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