Steam System Engineer at Career Options Africa Ltd

Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

 

Steam System Engineer

  • Job TypeFull Time , Onsite
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
  • Salary RangeKSh 100,000 - KSh 150,000/month

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Our client, a power infrastructure company, is looking for a Steam System Engineer in Kenya to join their team

THE JOB

As the Steam System Engineer, you will be responsible for planning all maintenance activities such as Condition Based Maintenance and preventive maintenance for High pressure boilers, steam turbine, condensers, water treatment plant and all accessories associated with generation of steam.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

High Pressure Boilers. 

  • Operation of High-pressure boilers Maintenance of the boiler soot blowers including all the racks, lances. Sealing fans, isolation valves and pneumatic actuated valves 
  • Checking for all thermal movements of the high-pressure pipes for any stresses.
  • Boiler drums inspections and corrosion control and magnetite layer formation on the drum including the steam separator 
  • Blow down systems repair and maintenance including servicing of all valves and inspection and control of the blow down tank plus all the accessories related to the system. 
  • Checking of the level gauges and flashing the system to maintain the right and accurate level of the water at all times and also inspection of the valves related to the system. 
  • Checking for any soot formation in the boiler tubes and arranging for wet water washing to avoid the issue of soot fire in the system and improving the performance of the unit.
  • Inspection and calibration of the boiler dampers and any maintenance involved to it. 
  • Checking of boiler tubes for any internal and external corrosion related to the environment and also quality of the system.
  • Steam headers inspection for all types of corrosion related to the system including the main headers and all auxiliary headers in the plant 
  • Inspection and repair of all the valves related to the system 
  • Feed water system inspection and maintenance of the high- and low-pressure pumps in the system and repair. 
  • Checking of the boiler control system including the level control, level gauge and water control system 
  • Repair of the boiler dozing pumps and calibration.
  • Yearly inspection of the high-pressure vessel and safety valves as per the government regulations 
  • Carrying out monthly inspection of the fire tube boiler as stipulated in the manual.
  • Condensate system water tanks and check for any contamination including oil ingress 
  • Quality control of the boiler chemistry in collaboration to the laboratory 
  • Operation and maintenance of Demineralization plant and Mini Ro plant for domestic water consumption. 

Steam Turbine.

  • Checking for the lube oil system, maintenance of the Main lube oil emergency and control pumps any vibration, leaks and any other jobs related to the same. Checking of lube oil cooler for any systems leaks and clogging of the system. And all maintenance related to the lube oil system.
  • Trouble shooting and solving the turbine issues where ever they arise 
  • Maintenance and Inspection of the turbine control valves emergency steam valve and control valves 
  • Turbine gland steam control operation and maintenance 
  • Gear box inspection for any vibrations and corrosion. and also, rotor turning device 
  • Rotor inspection and maintenance for any cracks, alignment, corrosion and any other jobs related to the rotor 
  • Performing the minor and minor revision steam turbine maintenance as stipulated in the manual. 
  • Checking the quality of steam as per the manual and safeguarding the turbine against any form of corrosion and deposits. 

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Other tasks 

  • Performing any other duties assigned by the General Manager and Maintenance Manager.
  • Engine preventive maintenance and Corrective maintenance services works and its auxiliaries. 
  • Attending to any breakdown both planned and unplanned maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS 

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

  • Degree in mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.
  • Certificate in boiler operations and maintenance will be an added advantage 
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of boilers and Steam systems.
  • Knowledge of heating systems, boiler and other related power equipment, boiler chemistry and water testing procedures, and boiler codes and safety standards.

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

  • Knowledge of heating systems, boiler and other related power equipment
  • Knowledge of boiler chemistry
  • Knowledge of water testing procedures
  • Knowledge of boiler codes and safety standards
  • Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering the successful candidate a monthly basic salary of KES 145,000 and additional monthly allowances

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Send CV only to recruitment@careeroptionsafricagroup.com by 12th February 2026 subject heading, Steam System Engineer - Kenya. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate your current, last, or expected salary in the CV.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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