Intern - Technical at Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP)

Job Summary

NOTE: This internship is exclusively for candidates from Laisamis Constituency. The purposes of the internship are:

• Gain practical/field knowledge of the operations and maintenance of plant systems and equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Understand the principles of preventive/corrective maintenance and how they are applied in practical engineering scenarios.
• Learn about safety regulations, procedures, processes and compliance standards in the O&M field.
• Develop skills by working alongside experienced engineers and technicians to understand the day-to-day operations within a team.

Job Details

Key Activities and Accountabilities 

• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance.
• Power Dispatch operations
• Safety processes and compliance.
• Compliance documentation and Reporting.
• Project execution and monitoring framework

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Learning and skill development – Acquire hands on experience in renewable energy systems, general wind turbine knowledge, OHL system, DRPC systems, grid integration and substation management.
• Supporting windfarm operation – Participate in maintenance and operation activities as directed by the respective supervisors. 
• Safety and compliance – Learning and adhering to LTWP safety standards and procedures, participate in safety drills and assessments as well as ensuring compliance regulations and policies.
• Professional growth – Building foundation for career in renewable energy by working closely with experienced engineers and technicians, by developing problem solving, technical and teamwork skills.
• Data collection and analysis – Use SCADA systems to monitor and analyze turbine performance data, identifying trends and ano