Geospatial Engineers at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR:KP1/5B.2/1/3/1591

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of power line infrastructure needed for electricity transmission and distribution, including substations, transformers, and power lines. Their expertise is essential advancing the company's mission to provide quality and reliable supply to the customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Power system Planning.
• Design of schemes to facilitate network expansion and system Reinforcements.
• Implementation of power system projects.
• Planning and execution of maintenance programs for a robust network Operation of the grid.
• Repair and Maintenance of electrical plants.
• Coordination of protection equipment to maintain supply stability.
• Implementation of strategies to enhance supply quality and reliability.
• Implementing assurance programs on the development and maintenance procedures.
• Maintenance of plant, tools, transport and workshops for repairs.
• Coordination of commercial services.
• Telecommunication services.
• Building and civil structures development and maintenance.
• Adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards.
• Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
• Develop specialised computer software routines, internet-based
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customise geographic information.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Software engineering, Geospatial Engineering or related field from a recognised institution Registered as Graduate Engineers with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other registration by Relevant Professional body.