Field Engineer at Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP)

LTWP seeks to hire a Field Engineer responsible for construction activities to meet project plans and safety standards, monitoring the quality of materials and workmanship, and resolving technical issues that arise on-site.  Collaborate with Head of PMO, HOD’s, Quantity Surveyor, Project Managers and Contractors to ensure smooth communication, maintain detailed records of construction activities, enforce safety protocols, and provide technical guidance to the respective construction team. Ensures that projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure quality control, safety and adequate risk analysis on all projects being executed.
• Design structural elements as well as interpret structural drawings of projects.
• Prepare detailed supervision and inspection schedules for construction works.
• Prepare accurate reports detailing project status, recommendations to mitigate any matters arising, maintain detailed records of site activities, inspections.
• Active involvement in community engagements of WoC activities conducted by the company and stakeholder management.
• Document any non-conformances, issues, or changes to the original plans.
• Keep accurate logs of materials procured by LTWP, delivered and used on-site.
• Liaise with various departments within the company, ensuring seamless communication between design, construction, quality and safety teams.
• Serve as the key contact for contractors and suppliers, coordinating material deliveries and other resources to meet project needs.
• Work closely with HSE to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements in safety practices.
• Work closely with QA/QC lead to implement corrective actions and continuous improvements in quality practices
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of on-site activities, identifying potential issues that may impact project timelines, quality or safety.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree or /KNEC Higher Diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution in Civil Engineering or other disciplines.
• At least three years of working experience for a degree holder and at five years for a diploma/higher diploma holder.
•  Member of Engineers Board of Kenya and Institute of Engineers of Kenya or any other relevant professional construction body.

COMPETENCIES

• Project management skills.
• Knowledge in the use of the following design software: AutoCAD. MS Project

A person of high integrity that will model LTWP core values:

• Collaborative
• Accessible
• Respectful
• Excellence
• Safety consciousness