MSVL Group is a dynamic recruitment and HR consulting firm headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with visionary employers across Africa, India, and the Middle East. Our dedicated team comprises professionals from finance, accounting, human resources, career counseling, and ERP sectors.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Operator
MSVL Group
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) OperatorFull TimeNairobi
Vacancies
1
Deadline
15 Sept 2026
Posted
6 days ago
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC-controlled production systems to ensure optimal equipment performance, minimal downtime, and efficient manufacturing operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and maintain PLC-controlled production equipment to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations. Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider controllers. Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and control system faults to minimize equipment downtime. Maintain and troubleshoot Bühler automation systems and utilize WinCos for process monitoring and control. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Maintain and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), industrial communication networks, sensors, actuators, servo systems, and process instrumentation. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production equipment. Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve system reliability, process efficiency, and equipment performance. Support installation, commissioning, and upgrading of automation and control systems. Maintain accurate maintenance records, system documentation, and technical reports. Ensure compliance with company safety standards, quality procedures, and engineering best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum Education
- Diploma
- Years of Experience
- 1–2 years
- Required Skills
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field. Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial automation environment. Practical experience working with Bühler automation systems. Working knowledge of WinCos. Hands-on experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider PLCs. Strong understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), industrial communication protocols, HMI, SCADA, sensors, actuators, servo systems, and industrial instrumentation. Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated process control systems.
- Certifications
- Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.