Careers at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO)

REF: KET/5/1C/40/130/VOL II – B (12/23) FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWABLE ONCE

Reporting to the Managing Director Job purpose

• This Job is responsible for advising the Board of Directors and Management on matters of corporate governance and implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Governance for State Corporations.
• The job is also responsible for management of secretariat services to the Board, corporate and legal affairs of the Company.

Key Responsibilities;

• Providing leadership to Staff in the Directorate;
• Advising the Board and Management on legal matters;
• Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities on matters of governance;
• Ensuring that the Company complies with statutory and other regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring formulation and implementation of strategies on litigation, prosecution and arbitration;
• Coordinating litigation, arbitration, prosecution matters and ensuring stakeholder communication in liaison with the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice, Government Ministries and external lawyers;
• Overseeing representation of the Company before the Courts and Tribunals and issuing instructions to external lawyers as necessary;
• Convening Annual General Meetings and filing of statutory annual returns with the Registrar of Companies;
• Coordinating conveyancing activities for easement registration and purchase of substation land;
• Overseeing research on emerging legal issues and advising the Company accordingly;
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills;
• Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness;
• Proposing the Directorate’s annual budget, procurement and work plan;
• Managing the implementation of legal risk mitigation measures and updating of the Directorate’s Enterprise Risk Register;
• Overseeing drafting, negotiation and vetting of contracts, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), leases and other legal documents;
• Overseeing planning and implementation of corporate communication strategies;
• Promoting a good corporate image of the Company and advising the Board and Management on strategic communication;
• Planning and implementing statutory bi-annual legal and governance audits to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills;
• Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness.
• Ensuring timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee papers and minutes;
• Maintaining proper records of Board proceedings and being the custodian of Board documents such as, Board minute Books, Board policy documents, Board register of Conflict of interest and register of Board meetings’ attendance;
• Communicating Board resolutions to Management for implementation;
• Coordinating annual Board evaluation and induction of new board members;
• Facilitating the implementation of the Mwongozo Code of Governance;
• Maintaining subscription of eBoard software for Board information;
• Keeping safe custody of the company seal, contracts, licenses, title documents, vehicle logbooks, security and corporate documents;
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, legislation, administrative circulars/executive orders, legal/governance audit recommendations;
• Drafting and facilitating gazettement of legal notices issued by the Company;
• Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies and regulations;
• Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Directorate.
• Facilitating effective communication between the Company and its stakeholders;
• Co-ordinating and promoting corporate brand and image of the Company

Qualifications & Skills required

• A Master’s Degree in any relevant field with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• Possess a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and have a valid practicing certificate;
• Be a Certified Secretary CS(K) and be a member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICSK);
• Undertaken a leadership development programme/training lasting not less than 4 (four) weeks from a recognized institution or have a certificate in Corporate Governance course OR Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less four weeks;
• The job holder requires knowledge and relevant post admission experience of not less than twelve (12) years, with at least eight (8) years at senior managerial level.

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CHIEF PILOT – (KET 3) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/95/VOL III – B (12/23) ON COTRACT TERMS FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWABLE SUBJECT TO PERFORMANCE

Reporting to the General Manager, System Operation and Power Management

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for management of the airwing and operating the Company’s helicopter for aerial inspections and maintenance of high voltage transmission lines and substations.

Key Responsibilities;

• Providing leadership to the airwing team;
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and licensing requirements by the airwing team;
• Advising Management on regulations as issued by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) from time to time on operation of aircrafts and associated navigation equipment;
• Implementing management and technological innovations to enhance efficiency in the airwing;
• Planning and executing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules of the Company helicopter;
• Monitoring airwing unit performance and initiating necessary interventions;
• Ensuring compliance with KCAA periodical Circulars on aircraft maintenance and crew training;
• Ensuring update of Rotorcraft Maintenance Manual (RMM) and Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) with the latest Manufacturer’s Technical and Flight Service Bulletins;
• Ensuring helicopter’s Flight Management System (FMS) database is updated yearly;
• Maintaining operational linkages with other Departments/Sections of the Company;
• Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the Air Wing;
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills 
• Preparing Budgets and ensure control of the Air Wing budget;
• Ensuring that pre-flights and post flights are carried out in adherence to Quick
• Reference Handbook (QRH);
• Coordinating recurrent simulator and refresher ground training of airwing pilots and engineers respectively with manufacturers in accordance to regulations issued by KCAA;
• Ensuring scheduled maintenance is done as stipulated by the Approved Maintenance Program (AMP);
• Providing aerial support in inspection of transmission lines and substations;
• Conducting both hoisting of electrical maintenance crew and slinging of tower construction materials during maintenance and repair of transmission lines;
• Operating the Company’s helicopter in accordance with KCAA current air navigation regulations and adherence to manufacturer’s aircraft limitations;
• Sourcing for alternative/additional aircrafts for aerial support when required;
• Ensuring that Company insurance schedules for the helicopter are complied with;
• Maintaining company aircraft technical records;
• Coordinating functional activities within the airwing;
• Implementing cultural/behavioural change initiatives within the airwing;
• Maintaining a conducive working environment to foster optimum performance;
• Facilitating air transport to other Company Functions;
• Renewing of both aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and Radio Stand Certificate (RSC);
• Liaising with KCAA flight operations and airworthiness inspectors on matters pertaining to crew training and aircraft maintenance;
• Ensuring spares and tools of the helicopter are well secured and accounted for;
• Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies and regulations;
• Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Department.

Qualifications & Skills required

• KCSE Grade C+ or its equivalent
• Valid Helicopter Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL)H / Commercial Pilot License (CPL) H;
• Multi engine rating in both Instrument and Visual flight rules;
• Valid Radio Telephony License;
• Valid Crew Resource Management Certificate (CRM);
• Valid Dangerous Goods Certificate (DG);
• Valid Aviation Security Certificate (AVSEC);
• Level six (6) Proficiency in English
• At least eight (8) years related work experience equivalent to over 2,500 flight hours and 1,500 flight hours and above as a pilot in command (PIC) 
• At least 100 hours night flying;
• Current aviation class one (medical)

Working condition -

• Aerial setting
• Office Setting
• Hangar setting.

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MANAGER, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION – SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY – (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/202/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategy, Research & Compliance,

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for providing leadership and coordinating information technology and innovation systems technology in order to facilitate stable and reliable operation of the Company’s ICT Infrastructure and Service Delivery. The Job holder undertakes development, maintenance, support, and optimization of ICT Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Data Centre, Disaster Recovery Site, corporate data backup and Internet connectivity.

Key Responsibilities;

• Designing and executing short and long-term strategic plans to assure infrastructure capacity attains current and future needs.
• Developing and executing procedures, policies and related training plans for project management and infrastructure administration.
• Managing and establishing priorities for maintenance, design, development and analysis of entire infrastructure systems inclusive of LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations.
• Leading research and recommend changes in services, products, protocols and standards to support development efforts and infrastructure procurement.
• Defining and managing IT Disaster Recovery Strategy for organization.
• Defining standards for physical and logical infrastructure in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Reporting and preparing strategies to maintain server infrastructure.
• Directing and administering systems administrators to provide leadership and direction.
• Ensuring to practice IT asset management inclusive of component inventory maintenance and associated documentation.
• Ensuring that the Company meets legal and contractual obligations relating to ICT infrastructure, services delivery and usage, complying with legislative requirements. xi. Articulating the Division’s objectives and strategies in relevant internal and external assignments relevant to the Division’s work;
• Overseeing the development, deployment and maintenance of appropriate ICT infrastructure;
• Advising and recommending ICT infrastructure requirements for procurement and distribution;
• Driving technology-enabled innovation and transformation.
• Implementing the Company’s Strategic Plan on relevant ICT objectives
• Implementing all approved work plans and policies of the system technology Division
• Coordinating the implementation of an appropriate technical support framework, including the management and delivery of service support and service delivery. xviii. Monitoring and evaluating results monthly against Performance Targets
• Supervising data centre related tasks and lead, direct and utilize knowledge on best practices in area related to infrastructure.
• Negotiating with outsourcers, vendors and contractors for infrastructure-specific products and services secure.
• Ensuring that work and projects are delivered within agreed budgets. xxii. Ensuring security of data, network access and back-up systems.
• Liaising with external bodies, contractors, and service providers in the provision of an effective and efficient ICT service.
• Advising Management on technological trends for continuous upgrades and efficient service delivery.
• Analysing and recommend ICT Infrastructure and systems solutions for deployment and implementation to the Company.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field with Bachelor’s degree in Business/Computer Science/ Management Information Systems/Business IT Administration/Economics or related field from a recognized institution
• Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks
• Membership and accreditation with ICT Authority.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Microsoft certifications; Certified Systems Engineer/ Certified IT Professional
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience.

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MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES– (KET 4) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/203/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENWSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the General Manager Human Resource & Administration

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for ensuring that the Company acquires highly skilled staff, provide continuous improvement of staff compensation & pension, welfare and maintenance of harmonious employee relations.

Key Responsibilities;

• Developing and reviewing the Company Human Resource Policies, Procedures and Processes;
• Overseeing the implementation of Human Resource policies;
• Developing and evaluating staff career guidelines and succession plan to determine their effectiveness as tools for staff attraction, retention, motivation and job satisfaction;
• Overseeing the implementation of staff benefits schemes and rewards systems as ways of improving staff motivation, job satisfaction, attraction and retention;
• Developing and monitoring the implementation of the human resource plans to ensure optimal staffing levels in line with Company policies 
• Coordinating staff pension administration;
• Undertaking periodic job evaluation reviews;
• Developing and maintaining harmonious and productive employee relations in the Company;
• Managing implementation of the Division’s performance targets in realization of the Company’s Strategic Plan and Performance Contract;
• Overseeing internal processes and workflows for operational effectiveness;
• Preparing the Division’s annual budget, procurement and work plan;
• Managing the implementation of risk mitigation measures and updating of the Division’s Enterprise Risk Register;
• Managing staff job performance and evaluation, career development and capacity building and deployment of skills;
• Liaising with other process owners for operational effectiveness.
• Advising the Head of the Directorate on recommendations relating to employee satisfaction, turnover and retention;
• Overseeing payroll administration;
• Advising other line managers on matters relating to human resources management;
• Coordinating the implementation of quality management systems in the Division;
• Monitoring the implementation of the Division’s risk framework and generate relevant reports;
• Interpreting and ensuring compliance to labour legislations and other statutes relating to employee relations
• Implementing the grievance handling and dispute resolution procedure;
• Evaluating proposals from potential banks that wish to sign Memorandum of
• Understanding (MOUs) for personal lending to staff, and recommend for further managerial action;
• Ensuring provision of staff health-care welfare programmes; and
• Coordinating government directive in relation to Gender Mainstreaming, ADA,
• HIV, National Cohesion and Disability Mainstreaming;
• Accounting for resource use in line with prevailing laws, policies and regulations;
• Providing oversight in quality assurance for the Division.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field from a recognized institution.
• Registered member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing with a practicing certificate;
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resource HRM or CHRP Certification;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience.

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SENIOR RESEARCH OFFICER– (KET 5) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/111/VOL II – B ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Research & Knowledge Management

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for undertaking quality research undertakings to generate solution to company’s challenges, knew knowledge, ideas and innovations as well as exploring opportunities for business growth.

Key Responsibilities;

• Coordinating all research undertakings in the company in relations to the Company’s mandate;
• Designing research studies on electricity transmission;
• Coordinating development of the company statistical database;
• Preparing joint research funding concepts with the collaborating institutions for research resource mobilization
• Coordinating, supporting, and undertaking research activities by various
• Directorates/Divisions/departments;
• Coordinating development of the Company Resource Centre;
• Coordinating all company research publications and dissemination
• Developing annual Research and Development and work plans and budget estimates
• Developing and review of R&D work plan, agenda and proposals
• Organizing research event on electricity transmission matters within the company '
• Participate in development and review of the company Research and Development Policy
• Initiating partnerships and collaboration with research institutions, universities and power industry stakeholders for R&D development;
• Supervising research team members on daily basis to complete research projects within deadlines.
• Ensuring that all R&D intellectual property rights are duly registered as Company’s properties;
• Preparing research Reporting to the the the Research and Development Coordination Committee;
• Guiding research officers in undertaking research activities

Qualifications & Skills required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Research Methods/Statistics/Business Studies or related field from a recognized institution
• Good understanding of research analytical tools such as STATA, SPSS, EVIEWS among others;
• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.

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SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION OFFICER BUSINESS ANALYST - FICO– (KET 5) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/68/VOL II – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager Information Technology and Innovation, Business Applications

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for applying technical knowledge in planning the determination of end-to-end design requirements for new and enhanced functionality for ERP modules, Finance and Controlling, Materials Management, Human Capital Management, Project Systems, Business Intelligence and ABAP, in liaison with business units, business analysts and vendors. The job owner drives the definition of requirements, development of functional designs based on the analysis of business needs, objectives and existing system infrastructure in coordination with business analysts and system Analysts.

Key Responsibilities;

• Representing the unit in external and ad hoc assignments relevant to the unit’s work as and when required by the Information Technology and Innovation Manager, Business Applications.
• Mentoring and coaching business analysts to ensure that best practice is adhered to.
• Supervising Business Analysts through training and coaching, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance against the directorate’s performance targets.
• Coordinating the design, configuration and testing of new and enhanced functionality on various SAP ERP modules; Finance and Controlling, Materials Management, Human Capital Management, Project Systems, Business Intelligence, Document Management, SAP Ariba and ABAP.
• Assessing and give feedback on documentation for SAP ERP Modules developed by business analysts; blueprints, configuration, testing and training documents.
• Facilitating requirements gathering workshops/discussions between business analysts and business units.
• Coordinating training on SAP ERP modules and address user knowledge gaps on need basis.
• Directing the development of Test strategy, test scenarios and test data to test new and enhanced SAP module functionalities.
• Supervising integrated system testing efforts between business analysts with regards to newly implemented SAP ERP functionalities.
• Building and managing effective partnerships with SAP ERP module users and the Information technology and Innovation department.
• Preparing and delivering in a timely manner, well organized and informative presentations of work relating to SAP ERP for ICT management.
• Establishing and maintaining best practice standards in the company’s SAP ERP implementations and support.
• Managing Business Analysts and set work priorities.
• Identifying and apply continuous improvement processes for operational efficiencies.
• Driving process integration and standardization for SAP Modules
• Ensuring collaboration between business units, project teams and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Computer Science/ Management Information Systems/Business IT Administration/Economics or related field from a recognized institution
• Membership and Accreditation with ICT Authority;
• Must be a certified SAP Associate;
• A minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience.

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ENGINEER POWER DISPATCH– (KET 6) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/191/VOL II – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Manager, Real Time Operations

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for undertaking quality and reliable delivery of electrical energy to the consumer at ALL times and respects commercial and technical obligations of the TSO as per the generation plan.

Key Responsibilities;

• Maintaining allowable frequency range as per the Transmission Grid Code;
• Maintaining system voltages at all busses within the required range as per the
• Transmission Grid Code;
• Ensuring optimal generation dispatch guided the merit order;
• Keeping track of status of reactive power equipment in the system during shift;
• Capturing machines dispatch records during the shift;
• Logging all relevant system events according to the Operations Procedures and management directives;
• Implementing real-time actions that ensure the reliable operation of the National Grid;
• Working in conjunction with Transmission management engineer on duty desk to share information as a cohesive shift output;
• Working in conjunction with other departments and sections of the company, generators, and control centres of other interconnected TSOs in all matters of common interest and to ensures the security and stability of the national and interconnected power system;
• Working in conjunction with the Regional Shift Controllers in matters involving the operation of their respective 11kV, 33kV and/or 66kV networks so as to maintain the integrity of the system;
• Capturing and reporting any event (fault or incident causing loss of supplies) in accordance with the existing operational procedures and working instructions;
• Preparing reports regarding system performance at the end of every shift;
• Undertaking the required internal and external training requirements and certifications;

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelors’ Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Electrical Engineering Degree
• Registered member with EBK;
• Member of IEK;
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

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ENGINEER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PLANNING (CIVIL) – (KET 6) ONE (1 POSITION) REF: KET/5/1C/40/201/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Transmission System Planning.

Job purpose

This Job is responsible for undertaking transmission system planning, preliminary design, system studies, and project development and monitoring & evaluation activities aimed at power transmission system reinforcement, power evacuation and increased electricity access: leading to the establishment of a world class power transmission grid comprising of robust, reliable, efficient and cost-effective high voltage.

Key Responsibilities;

• Undertaking transmission system planning, preliminary design, system studies, project development and monitoring & evaluation activities aimed at power transmission system reinforcement, power evacuation and increased electricity access: leading to the establishment of a world class power transmission grid comprising of robust, reliable, efficient and cost-effective high voltage power transmission national grid and regional interconnectors.
• Participating in carrying out detailed power system studies for short, medium- and long-term planning, network stability analysis and also prior to commissioning of critical components of the transmission systems.
• Undertaking power system modelling for current and future national power transmission grid and regional interconnectors.
• Assisting in the preparation and updating of standard technical design specifications for substations and transmission lines.
• Drafting Terms of Reference (ToRs) for upcoming projects and consultancies to ascertain scope of assignment, qualification of consultants, project deliverables and project schedules.
• Undertaking project pre-feasibility studies reports that provides preliminary viability of a project, and evaluate the necessity of full feasibility study.
• Undertaking preparation of project feasibility study reports that provides transmission line preliminary route selection, preliminary environment loadings, substation location and feasibility level cost estimates, conductors and structural types, conceptual design criteria to establish the project viability.
• Proposing activities for inclusion in the work plan
• Assisting in the preparation of project budgets
• Drafting technical advice for communication with external stakeholders.
• Participating in review of project concept notes and proposals for Public Private Partnership (PPP), Private Initiated Investment Projects (PIIP) and Development
• Finance Institutions (DFIs).
• Drafting technical report on suitability of substation land scoping for planned projects
• Participating in undertaking conceptual/preliminary civil and conceptual/preliminary electrical designs, preparation of drawings and estimation of quantities for transmission lines and substations projects.
• Participating in preparing bidding documents to ascertain the scope of work, specifications, technical data sheets, preliminary drawings, bill of quantities, bidders’ technical qualifications and evaluation criteria for planned projects.
• Participating in the tender evaluation process to provide technical expertise.
• Participating in the review of energy sector planning documents such as the Integrated
• National Energy Planning Framework.
• Participating in updating transmission plan section in Least Cost Power Development
• Plan (LCPDP) and its Medium Transmission Plan (MTP).
• Participating in adhoc committees in KETRACO and within the energy sector both nationally and regionally.
• Undertaking research and innovates on environmental conditions and loading, materials, equipment, and systems and communicates research findings for
• implementation and adoption in other forums.
• Participating in the development and updating of the Ketraco Transmission Master
• Plan (TMP) to inform the capital expenditure requirements, timelines and sequencing of power transmission infrastructure.
• Assisting in the preparation of system studies, transmission planning and project development reports.
• Participating in the preparation of templates and for the collection of baseline data and performance data to enable the analysis of outcomes and impacts for power transmission projects.
• Participating in the identification of power consumers from whom collection of baseline data and performance data to enable the analysis of outcomes and impacts for power transmission projects.
• Participating in the collection of baseline data and performance data to enable the analysis of outcomes and impacts for power transmission projects.
• Participating in the implementation of the relevant risk mitigation and management activities in transmission system planning.
• Participating in the implementation of ISO systems within the section.
• Participating in the review of consultant designs and reports.
• Preparing payment certificates for consultancy works.
• Preparing payment certificates for renewal of software maintenance licenses and subscription to corporate membership in professional bodies and societies IEEE and CIGRE.
• Participating in financier mission on the preparation of project appraisal documents for new projects to facilitate finalization of project finance.
• Participating in preparation of the project log frame, data and indicators for submission to potential financiers.

Qualifications & Skills required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Graduate Member of EBK or IEK;
• Must have of a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

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ENGINEER, SCADA TELECOMMUNICATION - (KET 6) ONE (1 POST) REF: KET/5/1C/40/180-B Vol II (12/2023) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Reporting to the Senior Engineer- SCADA & Telecommunications.

Job Purpose

This job is responsible for undertaking tests, commissions and maintains Substation Automation and SCADA Systems of all KETRACO Substations, to allow for both Monitoring and Control of the substations both from the local Substations and from the Central SCADA system at the National Control Centre in Nairobi and to support data analysis, decision making and 99.99% system availability.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Supervises Graduate Engineers and Technicians in section during operation and maintenance activities of Telecommunication systems.
• Participates in review of substation Telecommunication, CCTV and Access control System project designs.
• PerformstestingandcommissioningofnewTelecommunicationSystemsequipment.
• Participates in preparation of specifications for Telecommunication equipment and systems as per the approved policies and procedures.
• Participates in Commissioning as well as Operation and Maintenance activities of CCTV, Access Control and Wide Area Network systems across all KETRACO substations and repeater stations
• Supervises substation Telecommunication, CCTV and Access control System project works as well as Testing and Commissioning activities
• Engages in operation and maintenance activities of the Power Systems Telecommunication Networks and Multiplexer Systems for all KETRACO Substations and Repeater Stations to enable and support Monitoring and Control of the substations and repeater stations both from the Central SCADA systems at the Regional and National Control Centres as well as all Backup Control Centres and to provide 99.99% system availability
• Issues and Receives Safety Electrical Permits to work and Limitation of Access.
• Prepares Telecommunication works reports.

Qualifications & Skills required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Option) or related field from a recognized institution
• Registered Engineer with EBK as a graduate member
• Registered Engineer with IEK as a graduate member
• Certificate of training in Power System Telecommunications
• Must have minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

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SUSBSTATION OPERATOR (CRAFTSMAN) – (KET 8) NINE (9 POSITIONS) REF: KET/5/1C/40/199/VOL I – B (12/23) ON PERMANENT & PENWSIONABLE TERMS

Reporting to the Regional Engineer

Job purpose

The successful candidate will be for responsible for performing the maintenance and operation of substation electrical plant following approved maintenance plans in order to aid in guaranteeing system availability and reliability and to enable the company achieve its mandate regarding to operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities;

• Participating in maintenance works for substation equipment following the approved company work method procedures and instructions while observing statutory environmental and safety regulations;
• Generating maintenance reports for record keeping and future reference;
• Carrying out routine inspections for transmission substations as per approved work instructions;
• Operating transmission equipment as per instructions from the system controllers at the National System Control Centre (NSCC);
• Carrying-out switching operations for maintenance and breakdown repair works under as per instructions from the controllers at NSCC;
• Participating in the maintenance of primary substation equipment, auxiliary services and substation power supply systems;
• Recording periodic data on system parameters at substations for senior technician’s review;

Qualifications & Skills required

• Certificate in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Registered engineering technician with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) or Institute of Engineering Technologists and Technicians of Kenya (IET);
•  A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience.