Ongoing Recruitment at Kenya Power - Extended

Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1608

This position will be reporting to Manager, Power System Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Preparing the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) for generation and transmission systems
• Carrying out generation expansion simulations.
• Preparing annual and long term power and energy balances.
• Liaising with energy sector stakeholders on generation strategies.
• Maintaining data on key indicators of power generation.
• Planning for power generation in line with power system development objectives.
• Carrying out Power generation studies and making recommendations for power utilisation.
• Maintenance, evaluation and regular upgrade of generation planning tools
• Undertaking economic studies on the power industry to ensure cost effective generation mix.
• Compiling management reports for internal and external users and other agencies
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and
• procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Nine (9) years’ relevant work experience in generation simulation tools, power planning or energy modelling, three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus 

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1609
This position will be reporting to Chief Engineer, Generation Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Assist in preparing the Least Cost Power Development Plan (LCPDP) for the power generation and transmission system expansion.
• Carrying out generation expansion simulations.
• Preparing annual and long term power and energy balances.
• Maintaining data on key indicators of power demand and generation.
• Assist in planning for power generation in line with power system development objectives.
• Carrying out power generation studies and making recommendations for power utilisation.
• Maintenance, evaluation and regular upgrade of generation planning tools.
• Undertaking technical and economic studies on the power industry towards enhancing supply quality and ensuring cost effective generation mix.
• Assisting in development and implementation of power sector policies.
• Assisting in technical supporting development and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements.
• Compiling management reports for internal and external users and other agencies.
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in generation simulation tools, power planning or energy modelling, three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus 

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1610

This position will be reporting to Chief Engineer, Transmission Planning. The key duties and responsibilities will include;

• Assisting in planning for power system transmission network improvement.
• Liaising with energy sector stakeholders on power transmission strategies.
• Maintaining power transmission data for modelling and improvement of transmission network.
• Carrying out studies and making recommendations for power transmission system reinforcement and expansion.
• Carrying out grid connection impact studies for power plants before commissioning.
• Carrying out studies to inform outage planning for transmission lines and substations including integration of new ones.
• Participating in transmission system expansion feasibility studies recommended in the Least Cost Power Development Plan.
• Maintaining data on annual power and energy demand to facilitate update of the transmission least cost development plan.
• Preparing status reports on power transmission system network performance
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Eight (8) years’ relevant work experience in the use of generation simulation tools, power planning or energy modelling, three (3) of which should be in a Supervisory role.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Drive for results
• Customer Focus 

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1611

This position will be reporting to the Managing Director & CEO, The key duties and responsibilities will include;

Key Responsibilities

• Designing power transmission and distribution network management strategies for providing quality and reliable power in a cost effective manner.
• Developing and enforcing standards for efficient power system operations and maintenance.
• Analysing power system performance, identifying power system reinforcement requirements in the power network and designing system upgrade projects.
• Developing network maintenance schedules and ensuring adherence.
• Formulating strategies for timely resolution of power system disturbances, network breakdowns and customer reported outages.
• Developing capacity for power transmission and distribution asset management, operations, maintenance and repair strategies for reliable power supply.
• Ensuring that the generation mix is dispatched in an economical and efficient manner while ensuring power system security.
• Developing and implementing technical loss reduction strategies.
• Development and implementation of power network and substation automation.
• Developing capacity for safe and efficient power system operation.
• Developing and nurturing partnerships and collaboration in the energy sector to promote company business.
• Responsible for managing risk and implementation of mitigation strategies for Network Management division.
• Ensuring compliance of the Company policies, regulations, standards and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team to ensure optimal performance and effective succession planning.

Appointment Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in power systems management and operations; five (5) years of which must have been at the level of Senior Management in an Energy Utility Company.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK).
• Leadership or corporate governance course from a recognized Institution
• Basic competency and authorization classes for electrical safety
• Leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinker
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Business Insight
• Customer Focus

An attractive remuneration package and benefits awaits successful candidate. This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of five (5) years and is renewable subject to your performance and business requirements.