Jobs at Globeleq

Main Purpose of Role

• Develop and improve the systems and practices within the Plant.
• Be part of key pre /post Commercial Operation Date (COD) milestones in readiness for successful commissioning and COD.
• Recruit, train and develop high performing operations and technical team.
• Lead to ensure that the operations team is fully resourced with adequately trained and skilled individuals to operate the Plant sustainably for the long term.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Plant Manager on all people related matters, with a specific focus on employee engagement and championing technical, safety and soft skills training.
• Optimise required systems to operate the Power Plant.
• Develop, establish and ensure effective and efficient implementation of policies and standards for the operation of the Power Plant.
• Responsible for all aspects of Power Plant operations.
• Implement operational and emergency procedures associated with relevant standards, legislation, and compliance with the PPA and PISSA agreements.
• Understand safe operation of geothermal steam turbine and associated control and high voltage systems in the Plant and effectively communicating with broad stakeholder base.
• Ensure the availability, safety and security of equipment.

Key Result Areas

Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)

• Produce Operation phase HSESS Manual and update the Integrated HSESS Management System to ensure consistency with operation phase.
• Review and asses O&M Manuals, manufacturers recommendations and procedures for quality and completeness for operations and maintenance of the Plant.
• Development of Plant records and provide regular mobilisation status reports.
• Assist in monthly invoicing (KPLC and GDC)
• Assist and contribute to the development of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and populate Plant database of initial Maintenance and Annual plan.
• Develop Plant specific operating procedures prior to Tests on Completion in the EPC Contract.
• Catalogue EPC Punch List items and attend EPC Contractor led training and pre-commissioning activities.

Operation Period (Post COD)

• Ensure compliance with all GQ, GDC Health, Safety, Environment and Social and Security (HSESS), policies, laws, and regulations.
• Master all Plant processes as outlined in O&M manuals supervising the operations team to ensure that they perform all the duties necessary to safely and efficiently operate the Plant equipment, meet dispatch and availability requirements and complete all required reports.
• Responsible for directing the operations team for operation routines, switching operations, planning and conducting annual capacity tests, monitoring of equipment operating trends, and taking the initiative to prevent equipment trips, outages and damage.
• Develop and implement standard Plant operating procedures, casualty control procedures, and control room practices to accepted industry standards and ensure that the Plant is operated in compliance with best engineering practices and prudent industry practice.
• Continue and improve the effectiveness of the testing programs for all Plant equipment; the defined outcome is to improve equipment reliability. Perform root cause analysis on all incidents and apply corrective actions.
• Ensure effectiveness of permit-to-work, Lock Out, and Tag Out systems.
• Continue to improve and implement the operator qualification courses, books, and manuals for all operating systems, including safety programs.
• Ensure the Plant operates in accordance with O&M Manuals from the EPC Contractor.
• Ensure that the operations team is trained and developed as required to ensure knowledge of and ability to comply with programs and procedures.
• Ensure that the Plant is operated safely and efficiently in accordance with requirements in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Project Implementation and Steam Supply Agreement (PISSA) and Operation and Maintenance Agreement.
• Ensures and optimizes availability of the Plant, maximizes the efficiency of generation of Net Electrical Output, and minimises the Parasitic load
• Coordinate with head-office support groups (e.g., Globeleq Ops, HSESS, HR, Legal) as required ensuring relevant individuals are fully briefed on operational matters.
• Assist the Plant Manager in the preparation of departmental budgets and objectives.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager in administering the preventative and corrective maintenance program via CMMS.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager and Human Resources Manager to ensure that resourcing and personnel requirements are identified and proactively managed.
• Identify opportunities and take action to improve Plant output, availability, and reduce parasitic load.
• Develop and implements HSESS management systems, processes, and procedures that improve business operations in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

Education:

• Degree in Engineering or Diploma holder with significant operational experience in large power stations or geothermal power plant
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in operations of large power plants or similar industry.
• The nature of this role will require the post holder to be a self-starter with high levels of focused drive to achieve high availability and reliability of the plant.
• A key objective will be developing and improving existing systems and practices. The following are required for the role:
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments,
• In depth knowledge of management principles and practices,
• Sound financial planning and budgeting skills together with understanding, managing and interpreting financial information,
• Demonstrated ability in employee development and performance management skills,
• Proven understanding of geothermal power Plant,
• Proven understanding of CMMS systems and how to utilize such in operations monitoring,
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures,
• Good understanding and ability in English,
• Working Knowledge on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standards,
• Highly accurate, organized and detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team player,
• Time management skills,

go to method of application »

Main Purpose of Role​​​​​​​

• The following are essential priorities for the role:
• Be part of key pre /post Commercial Operation Date (COD) milestones in readiness for successful commissioning and COD.
• Recruit, train and develop high performing effective maintenance and technical team.
• Lead to ensure the maintenance team is fully resourced with adequately trained and skilled individuals to maintain the Plant sustainably for the long term.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Plant Manager on all people related matters, with a specific focus on employee engagement and championing technical, safety and soft skills training.
• Ensure compliance with Work Permit procedures and its Lock-out and Tag-out (LOTO)procedures at all times.
• Optimise required systems to maintain the Power Plant in such a way that availability is maximized and reduce parasitic load.
• Develop, establish and ensure effective and efficient implementation of policies and standards for the maintenance of the Power Plant.
• Organize, implement and monitor preventative and corrective maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Implement maintenance policies, procedures and practices associated with relevant standards, legislation, and compliance with the EPC, PISSA, PPA and LTSA agreements.
• Understand safe operation of geothermal steam turbine, control systems, and associated electrical high voltage electrical systems, managing major plant equipment overhauls, and long-term planning of assets.
• Ensure the availability, safety and security of all equipment.

Key Result Areas​​​​​​​

Mobilisation Period (Pre-COD)

• Develop Operation phase HSESS Manual and update the Integrated HSESS Management System to ensure consistency with operation phase including Lock out and tag out system.
• Review and asses O&M Manuals, manufacturers recommendations and procedures for quality and completeness for operations and maintenance of the Plant.
• Development of Plant records and provide regular mobilisation status reports.
• Analyse and recommend procurement of initial spare parts.
• Review and comment on adequacy of inventory of spare parts, tools and other equipment supplied under EPC Contract.
• Development of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and populate Plant database of initial Maintenance and Annual plan.
• Develop Plant specific operating procedures prior to Tests on Completion in the EPC Contract.
• Catalogue EPC Punch List items and attend EPC Contractor led training and pre-commissioning activities.

Operation Period (Post COD)

• To apply his expertise in Power industry to optimize the performance of the plant and oversee the maintenance activities in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
• The safe utilization of company resources.
• Responsible for all plant maintenance (planned and unplanned)
• Responsible for all spares, tools, equipment and consumables inventory.
• Manage Maintenance Department employees engaged in the Maintenance of Power Plant.
• Assist the Plant Manager in the preparation of departmental and facility budgets.
• Responsible to assure the technical and procedural correctness of maintenance plans and programs. Beyond the daily monitoring of maintenance activity, its role is also to anticipate changes and propose technical improvements (equipment, working methods).
• Administer the Maintenance Training Program.
• Administer the Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Administer the Employee Development / Goals Program.
• Work with the Operations Manager in outage planning and execution.
• Administer maintenance/ Service contracts with OEM/ Vendors under the terms in the Long-Term Spares Agreement (LTSA)
• Responsible for compliance with all Government, Local, Corporate Safety and Environmental Policies and implement them in the maintenance department.
• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, recording, monitoring, analysing, and reporting of all maintenance activities.
• Discharge duties as per company IMS procedures for successful implementation of the ISO and OHSAS programs.
• Have good knowledge about the implication of the safety and environmental impacts of his work.
• Perform audits at to ensure that the equipment and systems are being maintained and in place per manufacturer's instruction.
• Ensures that maintenance supervisors/ technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Reviews the condition of the plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and update Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) minimises the incidence, severity, and duration of Outages.
• Ensure compliance with the O&M Manual and manufacturers recommendations.
• Responsible for managing routine, planned and unplanned maintenance of the power plant.
• Responsible for management and maintenance of owner provide tools and equipment.

Requirements, Skills and Attributes

Education:

• Degree in Engineering or Diploma holder with significant operational experience in large power stations.
• Registered with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in operations of large Power Plant (preferably geothermal power plants)
• The nature of this role will require the post holder to be a self-starter with high levels of focused drive to achieve high availability and reliability of the plant.
• A key objective will be developing and improving existing systems and practices. The following are required for the role:
• Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments,
• Knowledge of management principles and practices,
• Sound financial planning and budgeting skills together with understanding, managing and interpreting financial information,
• Employee development and performance management skills,
• Proven understanding of geothermal steam turbine power plant,
• Proven understanding of CMMS systems and how to utilize such in maintenance monitoring,
• Skill in examining and re-engineering maintenance plans and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures,
• Good understanding and ability in English