Senior Engineer (Plant Manager) at Rural Electrification Authority

GRADE REREC 5

Job Specifications

1. Implementing strategies for the Operation and Management of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources implemented and managed by REREC;
2. Ensuring the management of the facilities, generation plants and networks, and installation of substations is undertaken according industry best practices;
3. Implementing Directorate plans, policies, norms and procedures in accordance with the REREC Mandate;
4. Implementing the Operation and Management of renewable energy projects implemented by REREC as per the strategic Plan;
5. Planning and managing resource requirements for the Department and monitoring their optimal usage;
6. Implementing scheduled preventive maintenance and planned maintenance for the RE generation plants and networks;
7. Providing daily monitoring reports to the management;
8. Providing forecasting report for operating renewable energy sources on daily, weekly and monthly;
9. Providing dispatch schedule for renewable energy plants;
10. Providing daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on renewable energy projects; and
11. Liaising with other departments/sections of the Corporation on specific issues.

Person Specifications

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