Electrical Specialist

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Food
The Role

Job Description:

Electrical Specialist - Mars Snacking Nairobi, Kenya

As an Electrical Specialist at Mars Snacking, you will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance programs that ensure the reliability and operational performance of plant equipment and facilities. Your role supports continuous improvement through preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, and alignment with Quality and Food Safety standards focused on Electrical and Control systems.

What Are We Looking For?
  • Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in electrical maintenance systems and industrial setups, with strong troubleshooting and technical aptitude.

  • Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent.

  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Ability to read, interpret, modify, and write PLC programs and electrical schematics.

  • Experience repairing complex electrical circuits and performing maintenance on process equipment.

  • Flexibility to work day and night shifts as required, with strong organizational skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

  • Proficient in using standard electrical testing equipment such as voltage testers, multi-meters, and meggers.

What would be your key responsibilities?
  • Perform troubleshooting, plant diagnosis, and repair of electrical circuits including lighting, motor controls, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic components, and PLC systems.

  • Ensure plant electrical reliability by following up on safety, food safety, and quality audits, and supervising contractors and suppliers.

  • Participate actively in FMOS meetings to maintain quality and safety standards.

  • Build capability within the team through coaching, training, and mentoring associates on electrical controls and maintenance best practices.

  • Update skill matrices and contribute to the Education and Training pillar.

  • Implement and review preventive and condition-based maintenance plans to minimize unplanned breakdowns and production disruptions.

  • Support production associates in KAIZEN and PDCA implementation for continuous improvement.

What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
41,866 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.

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