Our client, a mining company based in Chemase, Nandi County, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Electrician to join their operations team in Chemase, Nandi County, Kenya. This is a critical role that sits at the heart of plant reliability and operational continuity. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electrical systems across the mine site, spanning the processing plant, workshops, offices and employee housing.

This is a hands-on leadership role that demands deep technical expertise, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work independently while guiding and developing a team of junior electricians. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and take pride in keeping critical systems running at their best, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance & Operations

• Maintain, repair, and install electrical systems across plant equipment including crushers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, generators, and processing machinery

• Maintain and troubleshoot site power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), and control panels

• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns swiftly to minimise plant downtime

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance schedules

• Ensure critical electrical spares are adequately stocked, tracked, and managed

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPRA, and internal site HSE standards at all times

• Liaise with Kenya Power (KPLC) on matters relating to power supply, outages, and regulatory compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electrical drawings, technical documentation, and maintenance records

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and allocate tasks to junior electricians and apprentices

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, plant, and operations teams to support seamless day-to-day operations

• Support new installations, plant upgrades, and site expansion projects

• Participate in emergency call-outs and standby rotations as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Electrical Installation

• Valid EPRA Electrical Practising Licence (mandatory)

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial electrical experience

• Proven experience in a mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment preferred

• Strong working knowledge of MCCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLCs (basic troubleshooting), generators, and power distribution systems

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams

• Strong fault-finding and root-cause analysis capability

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent troubleshooting ability with a systematic, analytical approach

• Strong leadership and people supervision skills

• High safety awareness and an unwavering compliance mindset

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and respond decisively to breakdowns

• Physically fit and able to operate confidently in a demanding industrial environment.

• Direct experience in a mining environment, specifically with crushing and processing plant operations

• Knowledge of automation and control systems

• Experience with solar, hybrid, and generator power systems

Benefits

What We Offer

Our client understands that great people deserve more than just a pay cheque. Beyond a competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, reward your performance, and make life on site as comfortable as possible.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive gross salary commensurate with experience

• Performance-based monthly bonus — your results are recognized and rewarded

• 13th cheque — subject to company profitability, because when the business wins, you win

• Comprehensive medical insurance and free access to the company’s registered on-site medical clinic

On-Site Living & Lifestyle

• Company housing onsite including security, water and electricity

• A stable, structured working environment in a growing mining operation.

• Access to a close-knit, hardworking team that takes pride in what they do

Our Culture

Our client fosters a culture built on safety, accountability, and mutual respect. They believe that the people on the ground are the backbone of the operation, and they invest in creating an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed.

You will be joining a team that takes its work seriously but looks out for one another — where high standards are the norm and good performance does not go unnoticed. For the right person, this is not just a job — it is a place to build a long and rewarding career in the mining industry.