Engineer/ Scientist, Reservoir at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

The Job Holder will report to the Assistant Manager - Geology.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Carrying out geophysical exploration; participating in collection, organization, evaluation, analysis and mapping of geophysical data in the database.
• Assisting in writing requests for quotation, data purchases, or processing with subsequent evaluation of bids to make recommendations based on performance and cost.
• Participating and coordinating as required in sitting drilling locations, reservoir management, and production activities with other multi-discipline team members and departments.
• Performing quality procedures for advanced instrument data acquisition, processing and analysis.
• Participating in design of geophysical investigation plans; utilizing various types of geophysical instruments and ancillary components and integrate the geophysical system as a whole; assisting in monitoring the quality of geophysical data acquisition from different geophysical systems.
• Performing intermediate geophysical data processing and analysis.
• Participating in confirmation that geophysical projects are being conducted in a manner that assures technical completeness, accuracy and ingenuity.
• Analyzing and interpreting geophysical data and produce anomaly maps and profiles.
• Ensuring compliance with QMS/EMS; ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and company safety and environmental requirements.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Geology, Geophysics, Physics or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• At least 4 years relevant experience.
• Membership to a relevant professional body; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.