Careers at Globeleq

Main Purpose of Role

• The Site Office Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional operation of the Menengai Site Office and providing administrative, logistical, and facilities support to the Globeleq O&M Team during mobilisation and operational and maintenance phase of the power plant.

Key Result Areas

Office and Facilities Management

• Receive, register, and manage visitors to the Menengai site office.
• Support procurement activities including vendor sourcing and administrative coordination.
• Manage procurement and inventory of office, kitchen, and consumable supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Health & Safety regulations, permits, and site procedures.
• Prepare meeting rooms and ensure proper setup and clearance after meetings.
• Coordinate collection and delivery of site office documents and materials.
• Maintain site office security in accordance with established procedures.
• Liaise with external service providers to ensure:
• ICT systems function effectively.
• Cleaning and housekeeping services meet required standards.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for the O&M team as required.
• Supervise and manage office drivers.
• Manage and maintain Globeleq-provided vehicles, including:
• Ensuring availability during mobilisation and operations.
• Monitoring servicing, maintenance schedules, and fuel usage.
• Maintain site service buildings and offices and arrange necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Develop and continuously improve administrative processes supporting efficient office operations.
• Manage invoicing related to site office operations and monitor budget expenditures.
• Provide administrative support to the Plant Management Team.
• Ensure offices, workshops, and administrative areas are adequately furnished and equipped.
• Maintain reliable internet and telephone communication systems.
• Coordinate catering services for the Globeleq O&M team during mobilisation and operational periods.
• Maintain organized filing systems for all incoming and outgoing site correspondence.
• Coordinate transportation of employees between Nakuru town and the Menengai site during normal working hours using owner-provided vehicles.
• Facilitate transportation arrangements for Globeleq employees during operations.
• Provide sundry administrative services as required under the O&M Contract.
• Implement and maintain housekeeping and cleanliness programs for administrative buildings, offices, and the control room.

 General

• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate administrative activities with the Nairobi Office Administrator.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the Globeleq Kenya team as required.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant professional experience, preferably in a heavy industrial, construction, or power plant environment.
• Proven experience as a Site Office Administrator or in a similar administrative role.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in industrial, construction, or field environments is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP or CMMS systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience managing office vendors and service providers.
• Strong administrative coordination and reporting capability.

Behavioural Competencies

• Highly organized and results oriented.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative and supportive team player.
• Ability to work effectively within a small multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proactive and adaptable with a service-oriented mindset.

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Main Purpose of Role

• The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Menengai Geothermal Plant during commissioning, COD transition, and the operational phase.

This role ensures that all plant operations, maintenance, and services meet:

• Globeleq quality and performance standards
• PPA and PISSA requirements
• EPC Contract and Long-Term Spare Agreement (LTSA) quality provisions
• Kenyan statutory and regulatory standards
• ISO 9001 and related international standards
• OEM specifications and global best practices

Key Result Areas
Mobilisation Period (Pre-Commercial Operations Date)

• Oversee quality compliance during commissioning, performance testing, and reliability run.
• Ensure test procedures align with PPA, EPC Contract, and OEM standards.
• Review commissioning documentation including:
• ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
• FAT/SAT documentation
• Performance test reports
• Reliability run documentation
• Verify punch list close-out prior to Completion until the end of the Defect Notification Period under the EPC Contract.
• Ensure all as-built documentation is complete before handover to operations and maintenance.
• Participate in EPC punch list tracking and system handover validation.

Operational and Maintenance Period (Post COD)
Management of Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop and implement technical assurance frameworks for critical plant assets (turbines, generators, transformers, BOP systems).
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Plant Quality Management System aligned to ISO 9001.
• Establish plant quality policy, vision, values, objectives, and KPIs.
• Develop and control standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality plans.
• Ensure effective document control and record management systems.
• Lead internal quality audits and coordinate external audits.
• Manage non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support plant performance optimization and loss reduction initiatives.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and annual quality plans in coordination with the Operations and Maintenance teams
• Ensure proper functioning of the IFS system during operations.

Regulatory & Contractual Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)
• PPA and PISSA quality obligations
• LTSA quality provisions 
• O&M quality provisions
• EPC Contract quality provisions
• Support audits by Globeleq corporate offices, lenders, independent consultants, insurers, and regulatory authorities.
• Always maintain audit-ready quality documentation.

Contractor Quality Oversight

• Monitor contractor compliance during maintenance outages.
• Conduct vendor quality audits where required.
• Ensure OEM warranty conditions are preserved through proper quality processes.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

• Establish quality performance dashboards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct risk-based quality assessments for critical systems:
• Steam turbine and generator
• Cooling tower system
• Steam gathering and reinjection interface
• Protection and control systems
• Balance of Plant Systems 
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in Management reviews 

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly quality performance reports.
• Maintain document management and control system for:
• As built drawings
• O&M manuals
• Procedures
• Compliance certificates
• Technical and OEM manuals
• Support periodic Project Reporting requirements.
• Ensure controlled distribution of plant documentation.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industrial environment.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
• Membership with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).

Skills and Competencies
Technical.

• Strong knowledge of:
• Power plant systems and reliability engineering
• ISO quality systems
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA)
• Commissioning and performance testing procedures
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS documentation control processes.
• Strong audit and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in quality management software systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills

Behavioural

• Highly organized and results-oriented
• Collaborative with Operations and Maintenance teams
• Data-driven mindset with attention to detail
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel advanced preferred)
• Experience with data analytics tools is an advantage