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Automation Technician - Utilities (Water) at Tatu City Limited
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 15 days ago (21 Aug 2026) Updated 11 days ago
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Job Description
The role involves installing, configuring, and commissioning automation systems for water utilities, ensuring reliable operation of smart metering infrastructure. Responsibilities include troubleshooting control equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting engineers in system design improvements. The position also requires preparing tender documents, maintaining technical documentation, and adhering to safety and environmental standards. Candidates must hold a BA/BSc/HND or Diploma in engineering and have at least three years of relevant experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND or Diploma in engineering or a related field.
- • Minimum three years of experience in automation or control systems.
- • Strong attention to detail.
- • Membership with relevant professional bodies is an advantage.
Required Skills
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 site activities according to designs, technical standards, and schedules while keeping accurate as‑built records.
- • Prepare and review tender documents, technical specifications, and quantities, and support bid evaluations and contract follow‑up.
- • Maintain asset registers, maintenance logs, and technical documentation for effective asset management and audits.
- • Ensure compliance with regulations, safety procedures, and environmental standards, promoting safe work practices.
- • Connect water meters to smart electricity meters to enable smart 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.