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Manager Mechanical Engineer
2026-07-10T21:25:04+00:00
Kawambwa Sugar Limited
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FULL_TIME
Kawambwa
Kawambwa
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Management, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse
ZMW
MONTH
2026-07-25T17:00:00+00:00
8

Experienced and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with 12-15 years of in-depth experience in the Erection, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Sugar Plants and Extra Neutral Alcohol Plants. Demonstrated expertise in handling mechanical systems and utilities such as Juice Extraction Plant, Process house, Boilers, Turbines, Pumps, piping systems, and rotating equipment. Strong leadership and coordination skills with a focus on quality, safety, and Project efficiency.

Core Competencies:

  • Juice Extraction Plant and Process house Mechanical Equipment Installation & Maintenance.
  • Boiler & Turbine and its auxiliaries Installation, Operation and Maintenance.
  • Distillery Plant mechanical equipment Installation, Operation & Maintenance.
  • Erection & Commissioning of Plant & Machinery.
  • Maintenance Planning, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and Equipment trouble shooting.
  • Utility Systems: Pumps, Compressors, Cooling Towers.
  • Shutdown & Turnaround Planning.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting.
  • Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance.
  • Documentation (P&ID Review, Operation Manuals).
  • Team Management and Contractor Supervision.
  • Project management-Safety regulations compliance-Sustainability practices.

Project Experience Highlights:

  • Successfully executed mechanical works in 2+ Sugar Plants (3500-5000 TCD), covering Milling sections, Process houses and Co-generation Plants.
  • Contributed to ENA Plant setup, including Distillation columns, heat exchangers, and utility integration.
  • Led cross-functional teams and coordinated with design, procurement, and civil departments for timely Project execution.
  • Implemented cost-effective maintenance strategies and spares management, resulting in improved plant uptime and reduced operational costs.

Tools & Technical Skills:

  • AutoCAD (Basic layout and isometric review).
  • MS Office Suite (Excel for reports and spares planning).
  • ERP Systems (Maintenance and Inventory Modules - SAP preferred).
  • Familiarity with codes and standards: ASME, IS, API.
  • Reading & interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
  • Erection, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Sugar Plants and Extra Neutral Alcohol Plants.
  • Handling mechanical systems and utilities such as Juice Extraction Plant, Process house, Boilers, Turbines, Pumps, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
  • Juice Extraction Plant and Process house Mechanical Equipment Installation & Maintenance.
  • Boiler & Turbine and its auxiliaries Installation, Operation and Maintenance.
  • Distillery Plant mechanical equipment Installation, Operation & Maintenance.
  • Erection & Commissioning of Plant & Machinery.
  • Maintenance Planning, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and Equipment trouble shooting.
  • Managing Utility Systems: Pumps, Compressors, Cooling Towers.
  • Shutdown & Turnaround Planning.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting.
  • Ensuring Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance.
  • Documentation (P&ID Review, Operation Manuals).
  • Team Management and Contractor Supervision.
  • Project management-Safety regulations compliance-Sustainability practices.
  • Executing mechanical works in Sugar Plants (3500-5000 TCD), covering Milling sections, Process houses and Co-generation Plants.
  • Contributing to ENA Plant setup, including Distillation columns, heat exchangers, and utility integration.
  • Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with design, procurement, and civil departments for timely Project execution.
  • Implementing cost-effective maintenance strategies and spares management.
  • Mechanical systems and utilities management
  • Juice Extraction Plant and Process house Mechanical Equipment Installation & Maintenance
  • Boiler & Turbine and its auxiliaries Installation, Operation and Maintenance
  • Distillery Plant mechanical equipment Installation, Operation & Maintenance
  • Erection & Commissioning of Plant & Machinery
  • Maintenance Planning, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and Equipment trouble shooting
  • Utility Systems: Pumps, Compressors, Cooling Towers
  • Shutdown & Turnaround Planning
  • Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
  • Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance
  • Documentation (P&ID Review, Operation Manuals)
  • Team Management and Contractor Supervision
  • Project management-Safety regulations compliance-Sustainability practices
  • AutoCAD (Basic layout and isometric review)
  • MS Office Suite (Excel for reports and spares planning)
  • ERP Systems (Maintenance and Inventory Modules - SAP preferred)
  • Familiarity with codes and standards: ASME, IS, API
  • Reading & interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs
  • 12-15 years of in-depth experience in the Erection, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Sugar Plants and Extra Neutral Alcohol Plants.
  • Demonstrated expertise in handling mechanical systems and utilities such as Juice Extraction Plant, Process house, Boilers, Turbines, Pumps, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
  • Strong leadership and coordination skills.
  • Experience in Project management.
  • Familiarity with codes and standards: ASME, IS, API.
bachelor degree
12
JOB-6a516330df539

Vacancy title:
Manager Mechanical Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Management, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing & Warehouse]

Jobs at:
Kawambwa Sugar Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, July 25 2026

Duty Station:
Kawambwa | Kawambwa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Experienced and highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with 12-15 years of in-depth experience in the Erection, Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance of Sugar Plants and Extra Neutral Alcohol Plants. Demonstrated expertise in handling mechanical systems and utilities such as Juice Extraction Plant, Process house, Boilers, Turbines, Pumps, piping systems, and rotating equipment. Strong leadership and coordination skills with a focus on quality, safety, and Project efficiency.

Core Competencies:

  • Juice Extraction Plant and Process house Mechanical Equipment Installation & Maintenance.
  • Boiler & Turbine and its auxiliaries Installation, Operation and Maintenance.
  • Distillery Plant mechanical equipment Installation, Operation & Maintenance.
  • Erection & Commissioning of Plant & Machinery.
  • Maintenance Planning, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance and Equipment trouble shooting.
  • Utility Systems: Pumps, Compressors, Cooling Towers.
  • Shutdown & Turnaround Planning.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting.
  • Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance.
  • Documentation (P&ID Review, Operation Manuals).
  • Team Management and Contractor Supervision.
  • Project management-Safety regulations compliance-Sustainability practices.

Project Experience Highlights:

  • Successfully executed mechanical works in 2+ Sugar Plants (3500-5000 TCD), covering Milling sections, Process houses and Co-generation Plants.
  • Contributed to ENA Plant setup, including Distillation columns, heat exchangers, and utility integration.
  • Led cross-functional teams and coordinated with design, procurement, and civil departments for timely Project execution.
  • Implemented cost-effective maintenance strategies and spares management, resulting in improved plant uptime and reduced operational costs.

Tools & Technical Skills:

  • AutoCAD (Basic layout and isometric review).
  • MS Office Suite (Excel for reports and spares planning).
  • ERP Systems (Maintenance and Inventory Modules - SAP preferred).
  • Familiarity with codes and standards: ASME, IS, API.
  • Reading & interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All qualified candidates are required to submit a Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) combined into a single document. The subject line of the mail should read: Electrical Manager – (Fullname of applicant). Applicants must strictly follow these instructions. Applications must be submitted no later than 25th July 2026 at 17:00 hrs. Late or incorrectly formatted applications will not be considered.

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, July 25 2026
Duty Station: Kawambwa | Kawambwa
Posted: 11-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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