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Job Description

Globeleq is powering Africa’s growth through the development and operation of utility scale power plants across the continent. Founded in 2002, Globeleq has become a power industry leader by operating or acquiring interest in multiple power facilities across the world.

Mechanical Technician

  • The Mechanical technician will implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across all mechanical systems at the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant. The role is critical in ensuring high plant availability, minimal parasitic load, optimal equipment performance, and full compliance with safety, quality, and industry best practices.
  • Operate within the framework of Globeleq’s policies and standards, as well as the requirements of the EPC, PISSA, PPA, LTSA, and O&M agreements. The role will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and the broader O&M team to ensure sustained plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Key Result Areas

  • Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)
  • Review O&M manuals, manufacturer’s recommendations, and EPC documentation for adequacy and completeness.
  • Support in development of plant-specific maintenance procedures, schedules, and records ahead of commissioning.
  • Validate EPC-supplied spare parts, tools, and consumables.
  • Participate in site inspections, contractor-led training, and pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Input into CMMS setup (IFS) and spare parts planning.
  • Operation Period (Post COD)
  • Maintenance execution
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair systems including:
  • Steam turbine and auxiliaries
  • Pumps, valves, actuators, traps, insulation, cladding and piping systems
  • HVAC, Fire fighting systems and diesel generators
  • Workshop equipment (e.g., welders, lathes, grinders)
  • Balance of Plant systems
  • Implement LOTO, permit-to-work, and other HSESS requirements.
  • Utilize CMMS (IFS) for job planning, execution, and documentation.
  • Manage contractors and maintenance support teams.
  • Manage tools and consumables,
  •  PreventiveMaintenance
  • As part of preventative maintenance activities, the Mechanical technician:
  • Participate in mechanical inspections (A, B, and C) of power generation equipment, auxiliaries, and balance of plant systems.
  • Conduct functional checks conducted on mechanical systems and components.
  • Read, interpret, and modify mechanical drawings, including pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and assembly diagrams.
  • Execute maintenance operations as per the established maintenance program.
  • Review OEM maintenance procedures and adapt them where necessary to suit site-specific requirements; ensure updates are documented in the CMMS (IFS).
  • Conduct assembly, alignment, and installation of mechanical components.
  • Perform maintenance activities either independently or with Mechanical Technicians, depending on the scope and complexity.
  • Verify and close out maintenance work notifications and work orders/ reports in the CMMS (IFS).
  • Implement systematic preventive maintenance procedures and continuous improvement changes.
  • Participate in and execute planned maintenance tasks during minor and major overhauls.
  • Conduct condition monitoring, analyse equipment trends, and support root cause failure investigations.
  • Prepare or review detailed work instructions based on available documentation and liaise with requestors for clarification as needed.
  • Collaborate with other O&M Teams during scheduled maintenance of the turbine, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical BOP systems.
  • Ability to operate various machine shop tools and equipment, including drill presses, grinders, MIG/TIG/stick welders, cutters, chop saws, pneumatic tools, and standard hand tools.
  •  Corrective Maintenance
  • The priority of interventions is defined at the daily joint meeting between maintenance and operation teams. Based on intervention orders issued by Mechanical engineer the Mechanical technician will,
  • Prepare and review documentation and confirming required resources.
  • Request Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) of equipment from the Operations Department via the CMMS (IFS).
  • Retrieve necessary mechanical diagrams and request additional technical information (e.g., location, nature of defect) from the issuer of the intervention notice if required.
  • Carry out maintenance interventions only with a valid Work Permit issued by the Operations Department and with approved parts or tools collected from the stores.
  • Document completed interventions by writing detailed reports in IFS/CMMS.
  • Respond promptly to incidental or emergency malfunctions upon request by the Shift Engineer or his superiors, analysing faults and proposing immediate solutions.
  • Provide operational explanations to equipment users when required to ensure proper usage and minimize misuse-related failures.
  • Anticipate recurring equipment issues and proactively propose technical solutions to reduce or eliminate repeated breakdowns.
  • Analyse technical problems, select the appropriate diagnostic method and tools, and implement effective repair strategies.
  • Perform detailed fault diagnostics and execute repairs in compliance with safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
  • Respond to urgent equipment failures, carry out root cause analyses, and recommend sustainable corrective actions or design/process improvements.
  • Participate in daily maintenance planning meetings, offering technical insights and supporting coordination with Operations.
  • Log all maintenance activities, findings, and improvement suggestions in the CMMS for performance tracking and reporting.
  • Provide coverage and technical support in the absence of Mechanical Technicians to maintain maintenance continuity and response readiness.
  • Leadership and Administration
  • supervise contractors on-site
  • Mentor interns and temporary staff as needed.
  • Identify training needs and coach team members to improve output.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the Mechanical engineer.
  • Escalate unresolved issues and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Compliance and HSESS
  • Enforce Globeleq HSESS and plant-specific procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with OEM and company policies.
  • Ensure quality and completeness of executed work.
  • Lead acceptance inspections and document work evaluations.
  • Integrate QA/QC into all maintenance processes.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

  • Education:
  • Diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in power plant operations environment, preferably geothermal or steam turbine-based environment.

 

Instrumentation and Control Technician

  • The Instrumentation and Control Technician will be required to install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair instrumentation, controls, computers, and electrical systems used in the Power Plant. This equipment includes, but is not limited to the Steam Turbine, Generator switchgears and various auxiliary equipment at the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant. The role is critical in ensuring high plant availability, minimal parasitic load, optimal equipment performance, and full compliance with safety, quality, and industry best practices.
  • Operating within the framework of Globeleq’s policies and standards, as well as the requirements of the EPC, PISSA, PPA, LTSA, and O&M agreements. The role will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and the broader O&M team to ensure sustained plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Key Result Areas

  • Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)
  • Review O&M manuals, manufacturer’s recommendations, and EPC documentation for adequacy and completeness.
  • Support in development of plant-specific maintenance procedures, schedules, and records ahead of commissioning.
  • Validate EPC-supplied spare parts, tools, and consumables.
  • Participate in site inspections, contractor-led training, and pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Input into CMMS setup (IFS) and spare parts planning.
  • Operation Period (Post COD)
  • Maintenance execution
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair systems including:
  • Steam turbine and auxiliaries’ control and instrumentation systems
  • DCS and SCADA systems
  • HV and LV control systems
  • Pumps, valves, actuators systems
  • HVAC, Fire fighting systems and diesel generators
  • Balance of Plant systems
  • Implement LOTO, permit-to-work, and other HSESS requirements.
  • Utilize CMMS (IFS) for job planning, execution, and documentation.
  • Manage contractors and maintenance support teams.
  • Manage tools, consumables, spare parts inventory and reorder planning.
  • PreventiveMaintenance
  • As part of preventative maintenance activities, the I &C technician:
  • Participates in Steam (ST) Turbine and Generator minor and major overhauls.
  • carries out the planned maintenance works as scheduled on the plant DCS system, Switchgear, plant instruments and controls, GT/ ST and generators.
  • Installing new instrumentation systems and configuring them to the required settings.
  • Performing routine checks and maintenance on existing systems to prevent mechanical failure to instruments and the control systems.
  • Calibrating instruments to ensure their accuracy and reliability in data gathering and process control.
  • Diagnosing issues and effectuating immediate repairs to mitigate downtime.
  • Updating system software and hardware to ensure technological compliance and efficiency.
  • Documenting processes and maintaining service reports to adhere to compliance and operational standards.
  • Collaborating with team members, including engineers and other technicians, to improve system performance if necessary and enters the modifications in IFS.
  • I&C technicians also install monitoring and control technologies on equipment in Power Plant that control operational processes and record information. This monitoring and control equipment is part of the Power Plant’s DCS/ PLC system. The DCS/ PLC systems collect and process operational data to send alarms or notifications to the power plant network.
  • In addition to performing installations, I&C technicians also perform maintenance on equipment and PLC/ DCS systems by routinely calibrating and testing instruments and devices.
  • I&C technician conduct periodic system tests, set up equipment, and evaluate how the equipment and systems perform under simulated conditions. I&C technicians then conduct analysis with the test information to resolve design problems.
  • I&C technicians also calibrate and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems and write reports and record data on testing techniques, equipment, and specifications.
  • I&C technician ensure that all equipment and systems meet regulatory and compliance standards.
  • writes and reviews the work instructions (obtain he diagrams from the documentation and possibly request the work requestor additional information relating to the location, nature of the defect, etc.)
  • Maintain logs, and record labour, materials, and equipment used and update in IFS
  • works alone or with operator, Electrical and I&C Technician, etc. on the production units and auxiliaries depending on the types of equipment.
  • Reads and understands complex electrical and mechanical prints and schematics
  • Must be able to work late hours and overnight, should be able to work weekends and support callouts in a timely manner
  • Ensures that all work performed meets required codes (Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
  • Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves and aprons.
  • Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials and work area.
  • Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • The priority of interventions is defined at the daily joint meeting between maintenance and operation teams. Based on intervention orders issued by I & C engineer the I & C technician will,
  • Diagnoses and repairs the cause of instrument and control system malfunctions including transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), plant or distributive control systems (DCS), instrument loops, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, thermocouples, level probes, repair electrical systems control malfunctions of equipment such as transformers, relays, switches, control, generator monitoring and control systems, medium and high voltage distribution systems and monitoring devices.
  • requests the LOTO of equipment to the operation department via IFS.
  • intervenes on equipment with a work permit issued by the operation department.
  • writes an intervention report in IFS once the works have been completed.
  • intervenes on incidental malfunctions when required by the Shift Engineer or his superior. In this case, he analyses the situation and proposes a solution as soon as possible.
  • manages the supply of technical tools and defines needs by ensuring the existence of the budget line and orders after agreement with his superiors.
  • provides the necessary tools during minor and major overhauls. Looks after the tools and ensure that they are safe and in good condition to be used when required.
  • anticipates and makes proposals to his superiors with a view to reducing or even eliminating the repetition of malfunctions. Participates / conducts RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to ensure the root of the problems is eliminated.
  • participates in the daily work launch meeting.
  • Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to Instrumentation and Control Engineer and the operators
  • Leadership and Administration
  • supervise contractors on site.
  • Mentor interns and temporary staff as needed.
  • Identify training needs and coach team members to improve output.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the I & C engineer
  • Escalate unresolved issues and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Compliance and HSESS
  • Enforce Globeleq HSESS and plant-specific procedures.
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with OEM and company policies.
  • Monitor quality and completeness of executed work.
  • Lead acceptance inspections and document work evaluations.
  • Integrate QA/QC into all maintenance processes.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

  • Education:
  • Diploma in instrumentation and control/Electrical engineering
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in power plant operations environment, preferably geothermal or steam turbine-based environment.

 

Instrumentation & Control Maintenance Engineer

  • The Instrumentation & Control Maintenance Engineer will lead the implementation of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across all plant control systems at the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant. The role is critical in ensuring high plant availability, minimal parasitic load, optimal equipment performance, and full compliance with safety, quality, and industry best practices.
  • Operating within the framework of Globeleq’s policies and standards, as well as the requirements of the EPC, PISSA, PPA, LTSA, and O&M agreements, the Instrumentation & Control Maintenance Engineer will supervise I & C Technician. The role will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and the broader O&M team to ensure sustained plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Key Result Areas

  • Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)
  • Support plant commissioning and mobilization activities.
  • Participate in simulation and operational readiness exercises
  • Review, contribute and assess O&M manuals, OEM recommendations, and standard operating procedures.
  • Assist in the populating the CMMS (e.g., SAP) with initial maintenance data and annual plans.
  • Maintain plant records and provide mobilisation status reports.
  • Participate in cataloguing EPC punch list items and track resolution progress.
  • Participate in contractor-led classroom and hands on training and pre-commissioning activities.
  • Support implementation and use of the Permit-To-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems
  • Operation Period (Post COD)
  • Maintenance execution
  • Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair systems including:
  • Steam turbine and auxiliaries’ control and instrumentation system
  • DCS and SCADA systems.
  • HV and LV control systems
  • Balance of Plant automation systems
  • Implement LOTO, permit-to-work, and other HSESS requirements.
  • Utilize CMMS (IFS) for job planning, execution, and documentation.
  • Manage contractors and maintenance support teams.
  • Manage tools, consumables, spare parts inventory and reorder planning.
  • PreventiveMaintenance
  • As part of preventative maintenance activities, the I&C Maintenance Engineer:
  • writes and verifies systematic maintenance scopes and procedures.
  • reads, wires and modifies instrumentation, electrical and electronic diagrams.
  • executes scheduled maintenance works.
  • adapts the procedures provided by the manufacturer, if necessary, and enters the modifications into IFS.
  • writes and checks the work instructions (obtain the diagrams from the documentation and possibly request the issuer of the work request for additional information relating to the location and nature of the defect.
  • works alone or with I&C, electrical and mechanical maintenance technicians on the production units and its auxiliaries depending on the type of equipment.
  • participates in major overhauls.
  • calibrate measuring devices on site.
  • writes and implements systematic maintenance procedures
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • The priority of interventions is defined at the daily joint meeting between maintenance and operation teams. Based on intervention orders issued by Maintenance Manager the I & C engineer will,
  • Prepare for planned interventions by reviewing documentation and confirming required resources.
  • Request Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) of equipment from the Operations Department via the CMMS (IFS).
  • Retrieve necessary control diagrams and request additional technical information (e.g., location, nature of defect) from the issuer of the intervention notice if required.
  • Carry out maintenance interventions only with a valid Work Permit issued by the Operations Department and with approved parts or tools collected from the stores.
  • Document completed interventions by writing detailed reports in IFS/CMMS.
  • Respond promptly to incidental or emergency malfunctions upon request by the Shift Engineer or his superiors, analysing faults and proposing immediate solutions.
  • Provide operational explanations to equipment users when required to ensure proper usage and minimize misuse-related failures.
  • Anticipate recurring equipment issues and proactively propose technical solutions to reduce or eliminate repeated breakdowns.
  • Analyse technical problems, select the appropriate diagnostic method and tools, and implement effective repair strategies.
  • Perform detailed fault diagnostics and execute repairs in compliance with safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
  • Respond to urgent equipment failures, carry out root cause analyses, and recommend sustainable corrective actions or design/process improvements.
  • Participate in daily maintenance planning meetings, offering technical insights and supporting coordination with Operations.
  • Log all maintenance activities, findings, and improvement suggestions in the CMMS for performance tracking and reporting.
  • Provide coverage and technical support in the absence of I & C Technicians to maintain maintenance continuity and response readiness.
  • Leadership and Administration
  • supervise and evaluate I & C Technicians through biannual reviews.
  • Mentor interns and temporary staff as needed.
  • Identify training needs and coach team members to improve output.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the Maintenance Manager.
  • Escalate unresolved issues and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Compliance and HSESS
  • Enforce Globeleq HSESS and plant-specific procedures.
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with OEM and company policies.
  • Monitor quality and completeness of executed work.
  • Lead acceptance inspections and document work evaluations.
  • Integrate QA/QC into all maintenance processes.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and control/Electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • Professional registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)/KETRAB
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in power plant operations environment, preferably geothermal or steam turbine-based environment.
  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.

 

Electrical Technician

  • The Electrical Technician is responsible for the preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance of all Power Plant electrical equipment’s and troubleshooting electrical issues at the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant. The role is critical in ensuring high plant availability, minimal parasitic load, optimal equipment performance, and full compliance with safety, quality, and industry best practices.
  • Operating within the framework of Globeleq’s policies and standards, as well as the requirements of the EPC, PISSA, PPA, LTSA, and O&M agreements. The role will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines and the broader O&M team to ensure sustained plant performance, availability, and reliability.

Key Result Areas

  • Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)
  • Review O&M manuals, manufacturer’s recommendations, and EPC documentation for adequacy and completeness.
  • Support in development of plant-specific maintenance procedures, schedules, and records ahead of commissioning.
  • Validate EPC-supplied spare parts, tools, and consumables.
  • Participate in site inspections, contractor-led training, and pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Input into CMMS setup (IFS) and spare parts planning.
  • Operation Period (Post COD)
  • Maintenance execution
  • Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair systems including:
  • Generator and auxiliaries’ systems
  • HV and LV switchgear systems
  • Motors, transformers, battery system, UPS system, VFDs, compressor
  • General plant electrical system
  • Balance of Plant systems
  • Implement LOTO, permit-to-work, and other HSESS requirements.
  • Utilize CMMS (IFS) for job planning, execution, and documentation.
  • Manage contractors and maintenance support teams.
  • Manage tools, consumables, spare parts inventory and reorder planning.
  • PreventiveMaintenance
  • As part of preventative maintenance activities, the Electrical technician:
  • Participates in Generator and auxiliaries minor and major maintenance.
  • carries out the planned maintenance works as scheduled on all the plant Switchgear, BOP systems, Transformers and generators
  • Participates and conduct High Voltage Switching with the operators in the power plant and substation
  • writes and implements systematic electrical maintenance procedures.
  • Perform routine maintenance on low, medium and high voltage switchgear, electric motors, transformers, UPS, battery system, etc.
  • Wire machines and electrical panels in line with prints
  • Reads and understands complex electrical prints and schematics
  • Work as a team member or alone to complete projects and system upgrades
  • Execute maintenance operations as per the established maintenance program.
  • Review OEM maintenance procedures and adapt them where necessary to suit site-specific requirements; ensure updates are documented in the CMMS (IFS).
  • Validate and issue work instructions to guide maintenance tasks.
  • Perform maintenance activities either independently or with other Technicians, depending on the scope and complexity.
  • Verify and close out maintenance work notifications and work orders/ reports in the CMMS (IFS).
  • Develop, validate, and implement systematic preventive maintenance procedures and continuous improvement changes.
  • Participate in and execute planned maintenance tasks during minor and major overhauls.
  • Conduct condition monitoring, analyse equipment trends, and support root cause failure investigations.
  • Prepare or review detailed work instructions based on available documentation and liaise with requestors for clarification as needed.
  • Work hands-on with other Technicians during scheduled maintenance of the Generator, switchgear and electrical BOP systems.
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • The priority of interventions is defined at the daily joint meeting between maintenance and operation teams. Based on intervention orders issued by Electrical engineer the Electrical technician will,
  • Apply knowledge of electrical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation
  • Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to Electrical Engineer and the operators.
  • Conduct electrical switching and operation of the substations after being certified and accredited
  • Execute planned interventions by reviewing documentation and confirming required resources.
  • Request Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) of equipment from the Operations Department via the CMMS (IFS).
  • Carry out maintenance interventions only with a valid Work Permit issued by the Operations Department and with approved parts or tools collected from the stores.
  • Document completed interventions by writing detailed reports in IFS/CMMS.
  • Respond promptly to incidental or emergency malfunctions upon request by the Shift Engineer or his superiors, analysing faults and proposing immediate solutions.
  • Provide operational explanations to equipment users when required to ensure proper usage and minimize misuse-related failures.
  • Anticipate recurring equipment issues and proactively propose technical solutions to reduce or eliminate repeated breakdowns.
  • Analyse technical problems, select the appropriate diagnostic method and tools, and implement effective repair strategies.
  • Perform detailed fault diagnostics and execute repairs in compliance with safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
  • Respond to urgent equipment failures, carry out root cause analyses, and recommend sustainable corrective actions or design/process improvements.
  • Participate in daily maintenance planning meetings, offering technical insights and supporting coordination with Operations.
  • Log all maintenance activities, findings, and improvement suggestions in the CMMS for performance tracking and reporting.
  • Leadership and Administration
  • supervise onsite contractors.
  • Mentor interns and temporary staff as needed.
  • Identify training needs and coach team members to improve output.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the Electrical engineer.
  • Escalate unresolved issues and propose continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Compliance and HSESS
  • Enforce Globeleq HSESS and plant-specific procedures.
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with OEM and company policies.
  • Monitor quality and completeness of executed work.
  • Lead acceptance inspections and document work evaluations.
  • Integrate QA/QC into all maintenance processes.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

  • Education:
  • Diploma in Electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years in power plant operations environment, preferably geothermal or steam turbine-based environment.


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