Technical Officer at Energy Regulatory Commission

Reporting to the Petroleum Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical advice and support in the development of petroleum standards, regulations and tariffs.

The jobholder will also be responsible for enforcement of standards and regulations, undertaking compliance and conformity audits, processing of applications for construction permits for petroleum facilities, processing of petroleum business license applications, monitoring of petroleum stockholding by oil marketing companies and handling of petroleum related inquiries directed to the Commission.

Technical Officer Job Key Responsibilities

• Processing and issuance of petroleum business licenses in accordance with the established regulations;
• Processing and issuance of construction permits for petroleum installations;
• Carrying out compliance and conformity audits of petroleum facilities;
• Enforcement of standards on quality of petroleum products, facilities and petroleum handling equipment;
• Receiving and responding to petroleum related inquiries;
• Monitoring of the fuel marking program and supervision of the petroleum fuels marking and monitoring contractor;
• Provision of technical support to the Economic Regulation Department in the setting and review of petroleum pump prices and monitoring of compliance of petroleum retail stations with the maximum caps published;
• Development of standards for petroleum products, facilities and equipment in conjunction with the Kenya Bureau of Standards;
• Participation in the legal drafting of subsidiary regulations under the Energy Act;
• Investigation and provision of reports on petroleum related accidents and incidents;
• Monitoring of petroleum stockholding by oil marketers and preparation of reports advising on the security of supply situation in the country.

Qualifications for the Technical Officer Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences from a recognized university;
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience;
• Good understanding of the petroleum sub-sector in Kenya; and
• Sound analytical skills.

Other Mandatory Requirements and Information for All Positions

In addition to the skills stated above, applicants shall be expected to;

• To be excellent team players with good planning, interpersonal communication, report writing, problem solving, decision making and supervisory skills;
• Be of high standards of integrity;
• Have proficiency in computers and MS Office packages;
• Be able to communicate effectively in English & Kiswahili.