**THE ORGANISATION ** Finlays is a leading independent business-to-business supplier of tea, coffee, and botanical solutions to beverage brand owners worldwide. The group has established itself as a reliable, responsible, innovative, and sustainable producer with a deep knowledge and passion for its products. Sustainability is pivotal to the group's success, and it lies at the heart of what Finlays does and stands for. **

We invite applications for the position of Process Documentation & P&ID Engineer (Graduate)**– Finlays Tea Extracts Kenya at our Kericho operations. **

JOB OVERVIEW: ** We are looking for a detail‑oriented and motivated Graduate Engineer to support our development of PFD & P&IDs in an instant tea manufacturing plant. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and updating Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) while ensuring compliance with process safety, food safety, and engineering standards. Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Graduate Engineer will lead the development of as-is Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for an instant tea plant, ensuring documents are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with process safety and food-safety requirements. Provide core documentation and technical input to PHA/HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA, Management of Change (MoC), commissioning, and continuous improvement. S/he will coordinate across Process, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation teams to align equipment. **

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: **

Be a holder of a Bachelor of Science in any relevant Engineering Background -preferably Chemical Engineering

Open to fresh graduates; 3–6 years’ experience in food/beverage/process industries is an added advantage.

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Plant 3D/Visio and basic instrumentation & automation knowledge, or equivalent design tools

Competent with instrumentation (transmitters, control valves, analyzers), loop types (AI/AO/DI/DO), and PLC/SCADA basics.

• Strong attention to detail, good teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

• Develop, review, and maintain accurate PFDs/P&IDs and engineering registers.

• Support process safety reviews of PHA – Process Hazard Analysis; HAZOP – Hazard and Operability Study, HAZID – Hazard Identification, LOPA – Layers of Protection Analysis, with correct documentation.

• Manage drawing updates through the Management of Change (MoC) process.

• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical & Automation teams to align equipment, instrumentation, and control philosophies.

• Conduct plant walkdowns and capture as-built updates after installations or changes.

• Maintain proper documentation control and provide audit-ready engineering records.

• Identify improvement opportunities in design, energy efficiency, and process reliability.

** WHY JOIN US? **

Work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.**

Contribute directly to process safety and operational excellence.

Excellent learning and career growth opportunities

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: ** ****If you meet the requirements of this position, please apply, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail, and telephone contacts, and the names and addresses of three referees. Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for, should reach us not later than 10th April 2026.