Reporting to the Operations Director , the job holder is responsible for managing dispatch and monitoring of electricity generating units, optimal utilization of hydro resource, monitoring & taking action to remedy stability of the power system and for liaison between KenGen and Kenya Power & Lightning Company (KPLC) and other stake holders in the energy sector.
Responsibilities
- To manage the KenGen Dispatch Centre by providing the link between KenGen and KPLC & other stake holders.
- Coordinating all the operations and maintenance programs of the KenGen plants whilst ensuring plant availability, reliability, safety and security of the power system.
- Monitor and report the KenGen energy sales contribution to the National energy demand
- To ensure optimum hydro resource utilization while maintaining optimal dam levels and achieving the PPA Dependable energy requirement.
- Co‐ordinate with NCC (KPLC) during power system restoration after a system Blackout or system disturbance.
- Provide daily updates of KenGen plants performance, hydrology, outages, declared capacity and availed energy.
- Ensures timely monthly reconciliation of KenGen capacity, availed energy and fuel stocks data with KPLC for billing and invoice preparation purposes.
- Advise management on the impact of additional power production by the Independ Power Producers (IPPS) on the KenGen’s market share
- To ensure implementation and adherence to the PPAs.
- Execute strategic initiatives to ensure operations efficiency
- Monitor operations efficiency
- Approve EFT, and workflowgen in the system
- Prepare and regularly updates the department’s strategy and performance targets in line with KenGen’s strategy.
- Prepare and monitor the department’s budget to ensure adherence to allocated budget.
- Ensure that Staff policies and procedures are adhered to by all within the area
- Maintain cordial Industrial relation within the Department in collaboration with Area and National office of the workers Union
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognized institution such as Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, etc.
- Post Graduate diploma in Project Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an engineering field, three (3) of which MUST be at the level of a Chief Engineer.
- Knowledge in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
- Vast knowledge in standards, laws and regulations governing power plant operations.
- Extensive experience in project management with proven track record of successful implementation.
Skills and Competences
- Leadership and people management skills
- Sound decision making and judgement skills
- Business acumen and commercial skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Contract and project negotiation skills.
- Personal initiative; ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
- Ability to analyse and process complex information regarding plant operations.
- Experience in usage of computers and office software packages
Additional requirements
Candidates shortlisted for the interview of Manager and Chief Officer positions will be required to submit the following:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
- Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
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