Manager – Geothermal Resource Management at Geothermal Development Company (GDC)

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities of a Manager/Senior Principal Reservoir Scientist will entail: -

• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of geothermal development strategies including development of departmental work-plans and budgets.
• Developing policies and procedures to achieve the company’s strategic objective in the management of reservoirs and steam fields.
• Providing leadership and ensuring efficient and effective management of staff and resources.
• Facilitating planning and implementation of geoscientific surface exploration and heat flow measurements of geothermal fields.
• Coordinating the process of identification and ranking of geothermal prospects.
• Spearheading well-siting and targeting processes and monitoring the drilling process.
• Implementing and managing steam gathering system and steam supply contracts to ensure quality steam delivery to the power plants.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• A minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience four (4) years must be in Supervision role.
• Master’s degree in: - Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Mining), or Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Geochemistry, Geothermal Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in: - Engineering, (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Mining) or Earth/Geological Science, Geology, Chemistry, Geochemistry, Physics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Management course lasting not less four (4) weeks (cumulative).
• Be a member of Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK) or any relevant professional body/association.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Analytical
• Initiative
• Management
• Leadership
• Negotiation skills

Job Upload Attachments

• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks (cumulative)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution