Senior Engineer (Construction) at Rural Electrification Authority

GRADE REREC 5 (ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE TERMS OF SERVICE) 

Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Coordinating preparation of annual Departmental Performance Contracts;
• Implementing policies and programs on power system designs;
• Ensuring Preparation of Purchase Requisition (PR)for designed projects;
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Construction Contracts;
• Participating in annual review of the REREC projects plan;
• Supervising of construction of all REREC grid projects;
• Ensuring that records of all grid projects constructed in the country are properly kept both at the Regional office and head Office;
• Ensuring projects information is updated from time to time;
• Preparing the weekly projects reports;
• Providing completion certificates for completed projects;
• Ensuring timely delivery of projects;
• Providing technical advice and guidance on matters pertaining to construction of distribution and transmission lines as necessary;
• Participating in formulation of power system design standards and ensure they are adhered to;
• Coordinating supervision and provision of technical expertise to contractors;
• Verifying technical reports, designs and estimates for projects;
• Ensuring all construction works conform to the approved standards;
• Developing clear procedures on the preparation and issuance of stores requisition forms (STF); and
• Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific issues.

(b) Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Certificate in supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.