Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, Operations, Power Generation Manager, is responsible for overseeing the generation of electric power, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading of power plant equipment & their auxiliaries and any infrastructural works in the region.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) targets are achieved by attaining plant availability and energy projection
• Strategically plan for generation resource utilization, plant & equipment maintenance
• Oversee operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, mechanical equipment, workshops equipment, tools, pipeline, earthmovers and building services equipment /systems
• Rehabilitate and upgrade power plant equipment and auxiliaries through uptake of latest technology to improve operation and extend effective plant life
• Offer leadership in construction, installation and commissioning of power plant, machinery and equipment
• Coordinate preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule and equipment performance.
• Facilitate approval of plans for maintenance, projects preparation and implementation and energy generation
• Ensure effective contract management and administration
• Facilitate Supervision of design, install and commission of plant equipment of green and brown projects
• Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division and facilitate procurement of spare parts and equipment
• Approve concept designs for procurement of either brown or green projects
• Approve management reports and design drawings
• Evaluate performance of employees
• Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards
• Monitor and control operation and overhead costs
• Maintain cordial relationship between the community neighbouring KenGen installations
• Identify and develop talent for the division

Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications

For appointment to this role, an officer must have:

• A minimum period of twelve (12) years in a relevant field, five (5) of which should be in a management role
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
• A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage
• Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya in good standing
• Membership with Institution of Engineers of Kenya in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.