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.2/1/3/1610

Responsibilities

This position will be reporting to Chief Engineer, Transmission Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Assisting in planning for power system transmission network improvement.
• Liaising with energy sector stakeholders on power transmission strategies.
• Maintaining power transmission data for modelling and improvement of transmission network.
• Carrying out studies and making recommendations for power transmission system reinforcement and expansion.
• Carrying out grid connection impact studies for power plants before commissioning.
• Carrying out studies to inform outage planning for transmission lines and substations including integration of new ones.
• Participating in transmission system expansion feasibility studies recommended in the Least Cost Power Development Plan.
• Maintaining data on annual power and energy demand to facilitate update of the transmission least cost development plan.
• Preparing status reports on power transmission system network performance
• 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.
• Eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in the use of 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