Dispatch Manager at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Reporting to the Operations Director , the job holder is responsible for managing dispatch and monitoring of electricity generating units, optimal utilization of hydro resource, monitoring & taking action to remedy stability of the power system and for liaison between KenGen and Kenya Power & Lightning Company (KPLC) and other stake holders in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• To manage the KenGen Dispatch Centre by providing the link between KenGen and KPLC & other stake holders.
• Coordinating all the operations and maintenance programs of the KenGen plants whilst ensuring plant availability, reliability, safety and security of the power system.
• Monitor and report the KenGen energy sales contribution to the National energy demand
• To ensure optimum hydro resource utilization while maintaining optimal dam levels and achieving the PPA Dependable energy requirement.
• Co‐ordinate with NCC (KPLC) during power system restoration after a system Blackout or system disturbance.
• Provide daily updates of KenGen plants performance, hydrology, outages, declared capacity and availed energy.
• Ensures timely monthly reconciliation of KenGen capacity, availed energy and fuel stocks data with KPLC for billing and invoice preparation purposes.
• Advise management on the impact of additional power production by the Independ Power Producers (IPPS) on the KenGen’s market share
• To ensure implementation and adherence to the PPAs.
• Execute strategic initiatives to ensure operations efficiency
• Monitor operations efficiency
• Approve EFT, and workflowgen in the system
• Prepare and regularly updates the department’s strategy and performance targets in line with KenGen’s strategy.
• Prepare and monitor the department’s budget to ensure adherence to allocated budget.
• Ensure that Staff policies and procedures are adhered to by all within the area
• Maintain cordial Industrial relation within the Department in collaboration with Area and National office of the workers Union

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognized institution such as Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, etc.
• Post Graduate diploma in Project Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an engineering field, three (3) of which MUST be at the level of a Chief Engineer.
• Knowledge in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
• Vast knowledge in standards, laws and regulations governing power plant operations.
• Extensive experience in project management with proven track record of successful implementation.

Skills and Competences

• Leadership and people management skills
• Sound decision making and judgement skills
• Business acumen and commercial skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Contract and project negotiation skills.
• Personal initiative; ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and process complex information regarding plant operations.
• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages

Additional requirements

Candidates shortlisted for the interview of Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.