Manager, Power Generation at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, Operations, Power Generation Manager, is responsible for overseeing the generation of electric power, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading of power plant equipment & their auxiliaries and any infrastructural works in the region.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) targets are achieved by attaining plant availability and energy projection
• Strategically plan for generation resource utilization, plant & equipment maintenance
• Oversee operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, mechanical equipment, workshops equipment, tools, pipeline, earthmovers and building services equipment /systems
• Rehabilitate and upgrade power plant equipment and auxiliaries through uptake of latest technology to improve operation and extend effective plant life
• Offer leadership in construction, installation and commissioning of power plant, machinery and equipment
• Coordinate preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule and equipment performance.
• Facilitate approval of plans for maintenance, projects preparation and implementation and energy generation
• Ensure effective contract management and administration
• Facilitate Supervision of design, install and commission of plant equipment of green and brown projects
• Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division and facilitate procurement of spare parts and equipment
• Approve concept designs for procurement of either brown or green projects
• Approve management reports and design drawings
• Evaluate performance of employees
• Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards
• Monitor and control operation and overhead costs
• Maintain cordial relationship between the community neighbouring KenGen installations
• Identify and develop talent for the division

Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications

For appointment to this role, an officer must have:

• A minimum period of twelve (12) years in a relevant field, five (5) of which should be in a management role
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
• A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage
• Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya in good standing
• Membership with Institution of Engineers of Kenya in good standing
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.