Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016).

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1608

Responsibilities

This position will be reporting to Manager, Power System Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Preparing the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) for generation and transmission systems
• Carrying out generation expansion simulations.
• Preparing annual and long term power and energy balances.
• Liaising with energy sector stakeholders on generation strategies.
• Maintaining data on key indicators of power generation.
• Planning for power generation in line with power system development objectives.
• Carrying out Power generation studies and making recommendations for power utilisation.
• Maintenance, evaluation and regular upgrade of generation planning tools
• Undertaking economic studies on the power industry to ensure cost effective generation mix.
• Compiling management reports for internal and external users and other agencies
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and
• procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience in generation simulation tools, power planning or energy modelling, three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus