General Manager, Network Management at Kenya Power

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1611

This position will be reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, The key duties and responsibilities will include;

Key Responsibilities

• Designing power transmission and distribution network management strategies for providing quality and reliable power in a cost effective manner.
• Developing and enforcing standards for efficient power system operations and maintenance.
• Analysing power system performance, identifying power system reinforcement requirements in the power network and designing system upgrade projects.
• Developing network maintenance schedules and ensuring adherence.
• Formulating strategies for timely resolution of power system disturbances, network breakdowns and customer reported outages.
• Developing capacity for power transmission and distribution asset management, operations, maintenance and repair strategies for reliable power supply.
• Ensuring that the generation mix is dispatched in an economical and efficient manner while ensuring power system security.
• Developing and implementing technical loss reduction strategies.
• Development and implementation of power network and substation automation.
• Developing capacity for safe and efficient power system operation.
• Developing and nurturing partnerships and collaboration in the energy sector to promote company business.
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies for Network Management division.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in power systems management and operations; five (5) years of which must have been at the level of Senior Management in an Energy Utility Company.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Leadership or corporate governance course from a recognized Institution
• Basic competency and authorization classes for electrical safety
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Business Insight
• Customer Focus

An attractive remuneration package and benefits awaits successful candidate. This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of five (5) years and is renewable subject to your performance and business requirements.