Tupande Pyrolysis Operator ( Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund

Tupande Pyrolysis Operator ( Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund – One Acre Fund Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Operates and monitors a designated stage of the pyrolysis production process, including feedstock feeding and drying, core carbonization, or biochar discharge and cooling.

Responsibilities

• Feeder and Dryer Stage: Load feedstock into the feed system at the correct rate, monitor and control the drying system to maintain target moisture levels, and ensure consistent and uninterrupted feed to the carbonizer
• Carbonizer Stage: Monitor and control pyrolysis temperatures, airflow, and combustion conditions, adjust system parameters to maintain optimal operation, and respond immediately to process deviations
• Discharge and Cooling Stage: Monitor and control the cooling system, maintain consistent biochar product flow, and detect and clear blockages safely and promptly
• All Stages: Record process data and observations in shift logs, report equipment faults and safety concerns to the Production Supervisor immediately, perform equipment pre-checks at shift start, and follow all HACCP hazard awareness protocols
• Support the Maintenance Officer during equipment stoppages or cleaning related to the assigned process stage

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund maintains a strong culture of constant learning. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, regular performance feedback, and career reviews every six months to discuss your aspirations and goals. Build a rewarding long-term career with a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in a technical, mechanical, chemical, or process engineering field (preferred)
• Prior experience in pyrolysis, kiln operation, biomass processing, or high-temperature industrial processing (strong advantage)
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and basic instrumentation and record data accurately
• Reliable, attentive, and able to follow SOPs precisely under minimal supervision
• Willingness and ability to work rotating 9-hour shifts, including night shifts on a rotation cycle
• Physically capable of working in a hot, dusty industrial environment with regular production line walkthroughs