Senior Manager Power Systems at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage all power systems activities and provide work direction and supervision to power systems staff.
• Maintain optimal working conditions for all Power Systems (Generators, UPSs, Stabilizers, Inverters and Electrical installations systems) within the bank premises by establishing and enforcing preventive and on-going maintenance, and testing programs, scheduling repairs, coordinating shutdowns and installations.
• Ensuring that power systems and air conditioning systems meet the requirements of the data centres and all the banking facilities to prevent business downtime and data loss.
• Plan power systems projects by determining specifications, selecting contractors, establishing installation schedules; planning shutdowns and installations, integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs; verifying code requirements. 
• Manage power systems projects by supervising installations and resolving design issues. 
• Maintain a register of all safety checks undertaken on power systems and air conditioning systems to ensure that identified risks are dealt with to prevent future risks.
• Developing and maintaining a register of evaluations of power sources and Uninterrupted Power Supply equipment used by the bank to ensure continued appropriateness.
• Tracking, analysing, and improving key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance and schedule compliance.
• As the designated Energy Manager, shall be responsible for coordinating and promoting energy efficiency and conservation programs in line with the Energy Act.
• Provide power systems support to KCB Bank Group subsidiaries as and when required. 

The Person

The successful applicant shall have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• Membership: Registered with EBK
• Master's degree in Engineering / Business administration / Project management will be an added advantage
• Energy Management Certification will be an added advantage
• Atleast 7 years relevant working experience in similar field.
• Atleast 8 years' work experience in Electrical Installation Design and Implementation including Switch Gear
• Atleast 5 years' work experience in Power Backup Solutions and Concepts: Project Management
• Atleast 6 years' work experience in Customer Service Relations: Contract Procurement; SLA Management
• At least 4 years Supervisory Skills