Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen was incorporated on 1 February 1954 under the Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as Kenya Power Company (KPC) to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda as well as to develop geothermal and other generating facilities in the country. Since its inception,...
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- Manager, Power Generation
- Manager, Quality & Safety
- Manager, Business Process Re-engineering & Innovation (Readvertisement)
- Senior Engineer, Technical Assurance (Readvertisement)
- Property Officer
- Insurance Officer
- Technician, Mechanical
- Technician, Electrical
- Technician, Automotive
- Craftsman, Mechanical
- Craftsman, Electrical
- Craftsman, Civil
- Craftsman, Automotive
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience12 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, Operations, Power Generation Manager, is responsible for overseeing the generation of electric power, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrading of power plant equipment & their auxiliaries and any infrastructural works in the region.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) targets are achieved by attaining plant availability and energy projection
- Strategically plan for generation resource utilization, plant & equipment maintenance
- Oversee operation, repair and maintenance of power plants, mechanical equipment, workshops equipment, tools, pipeline, earthmovers and building services equipment /systems
- Rehabilitate and upgrade power plant equipment and auxiliaries through uptake of latest technology to improve operation and extend effective plant life
- Offer leadership in construction, installation and commissioning of power plant, machinery and equipment
- Coordinate preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on maintenance programs, energy generation, projects implementation schedule and equipment performance.
- Facilitate approval of plans for maintenance, projects preparation and implementation and energy generation
- Ensure effective contract management and administration
- Facilitate Supervision of design, install and commission of plant equipment of green and brown projects
- Facilitate preparation, monitoring and absorption of budget for the Division and facilitate procurement of spare parts and equipment
- Approve concept designs for procurement of either brown or green projects
- Approve management reports and design drawings
- Evaluate performance of employees
- Ensure adherence to quality, occupational health and safety standards
- Monitor and control operation and overhead costs
- Maintain cordial relationship between the community neighbouring KenGen installations
- Identify and develop talent for the division
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
For appointment to this role, an officer must have:
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years in a relevant field, five (5) of which should be in a management role
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
- A relevant master’s degree is an added advantage
- Registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya in good standing
- Membership with Institution of Engineers of Kenya in good standing
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience12 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldSafety and Environment / HSE 
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, Operations, the job holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective safety culture across the Company.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and ensuring implementation of safety and quality strategy, policy and plans
- Overseeing implementation of technical assurance audits to ensure quality & efficiency of new projects, plant rehabilitation, involving major repair and overhaul projects.
- Coordinating energy audits, energy conservation initiatives, and providing advice on energy management.
- Preparing energy conservation reports for submission to Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
- Providing leadership in incident/accident investigation and reporting
- Coordinating process review, auditing, mapping, and improvement to business processes
- Managing the Company’s quality management systems.
- Establishing the Safety and Health Management system to promote safe and healthy workplaces.
- Preparing the divisional procurement plan and budget; and ensuring prudent fund management.
- Monitoring and evaluating employee performance.
- Ensuring compliance with QMS and Safety regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with risk management systems.
- Formulate and implement policies and strategies on work environment
- Implement legal provisions of safety, health and work environment
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years in a relevant field, four (4) of which should be in a management role
- Master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science or any other equivalent qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science or related equivalent field from a recognized institution
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution
- Lead Auditors certification for quality, environment and safety
- Membership to a relevant professional body
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience12 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, Business Development & Strategy, the job holder is responsible for providing independent critique of the company processes and procedures with the aim of causing improvements & innovations. The role conducts reviews on project implementation arising from originated process improvement to capture the quantity and value of the impact of the improvement and/or innovations.
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the Business Process Improvement & Innovation Strategy across the Organization.
- Manage and set up a global governance framework for data driven cost and efficiency improvement initiatives across all regions, using strong data analytics, Six Sigma and tried & tested Lean methodologies. This includes analysing and interpreting technical and operational data and metrics for problem solving and decision-making.
- Coaching and supporting teams in identifying, verifying, analysing, and seeking process improvement and process redesign opportunities with a view to improving efficiency, lowering costs, improving service delivery and quality.
- Working with teams to perform operational project management analytics, checking rate at which milestones are met and deliverables achieved, to identify improvement opportunities.
- Facilitating independent critique of proposed or implemented solutions, or of new/improved processes, process models, innovations, new technologies and new approaches.
- Corresponding with teams to evaluate and quantify improvements and cost benefits arising from the improvements implemented.
- Coordinating teams to track and maintain budgets of total costs of pertinent operational projects (e.g. breakdowns or planned annuals) which can be referenced to determine how to reduce the costs & rate in future.
- Supporting process improvement initiatives that drive compliance, particularly those affecting stakeholder relationships including internal stakeholders.
- Support operations with best practices in maintenance, using Reliability Centered Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance and other applicable models as per KenGen’s plant requirements.
- Training and guiding teams in process improvement techniques, best practice and coach employees to optimize their capabilities and productivity.
- Own & implement KenGen’s Innovation Pipeline to drive adoption, review and implementation of business viable ideas at regional and corporate levels, using available avenues.
- Incubate internal innovation forums as the primary source of diversification ideas for internal & externally viable commercial ideas.
- Set up a robust research & development framework that fosters viable & feasible solutions through modelling, prototyping, testing and system validation.
- Manage the Knowledge Management (harvesting & transfer) for technical processes in KenGen.
- Spearheading development of lessons learnt and application of the same to improve policies and procedures and execution.
- Working with teams to develop case studies that show the status of actions taken in the company, particularly about business disruptions or projects to enable executives make better informed decisions in the future, on response and cost management.
- The role will also act as the focal point for the KenGen Sustainability Strategy by taking an independent assessment of the Sustainability plans to ensure optimal return on all three dimensions: (economic, environmental, and social) within the reporting period.
- Ensuring planning, budgeting, procurement, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
- A minimum period of twelve (12) years in a relevant field, four (4) of which should be in a management role.
- Master’s degree in a management, strategy or a business-related field.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related equivalent field from a recognized institution.
- Relevant professional qualification and membership to a recognized institution
- Certification in Continuous Improvement tools or Project Management.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks in a recognized institution
- Membership to a relevant professional body
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.Deep understanding of ISO 9001.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience4 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Quality & Safety, the job holder is responsible for ensuring that the company implements technical assurance and energy management systems & standards to improve operations, maintenance, and overall business performance.
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities: -
- Planning, conducting and preparing reports on total productive maintenance (TPM) and energy management.
- Liaising with plant engineers to develop engineering solutions for repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant performance technical parameters such as capacity availability, quality, cost and/or regulatory compliance.
- Conducting root-course analyses to provide technical solutions to business performance challenges.
- Collecting, collating and analysing process performance data to create useful information trends for decision-making.
- Coordinating periodic audits of works to check compliance with established operational standards.
- Establishing and maintaining the operations performance database.
- Formulating technical assurance & energy management policy, programs and relevant procedures.
- Creating awareness and monitoring the implementation of approved technical assurance and energy management policies and programs.
- Conducting timely energy audits and submitting reports to ERC as per the regulations.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution and accredited by EBK
- At least one full professional certification in a relevant field e.g. Registered Engineer/ Licensed Energy Auditor/ Certified Measurement and Verification Professional or equivalent.
- Experience in Plant operations, Energy Auditing and Quality Systems Audit is an added advantage.
- At least 4 years relevant working experience.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Real Estate 
Job Summary
The jobholder is responsible for undertaking timely conveyance relating to acquisition and purchase of land. S/he is also responsible for the preparation and administration of leases and property management.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Acquisition of land, registration of land titles and administration of leases.
- Negotiating and obtaining leases.
- Coordinating and administering all aspects of company property as per company policy and other requirements set by the National Land Commission, Ministry of Lands and the County Government laws
- Processing relevant documents and approvals from County Governments and Ministries.
- Liaising with County Governments and Government institutions for statutory payments.
- Facilitating the valuation of company property.
- Identifying and managing property boundaries.
- Identifying cost effective office accommodation.
- Maintaining an inventory of the company property
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Land Economics) or Real Estate
- Full Member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInsurance 
Job Summary
The jobholder is responsible for processing insurance claims in line with set policy guidelines.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ascertaining that claims are reported in good time and that documentation is properly done
- Analysing claims and supporting documents for verification of validity.
- Ensuring prompt registration and acknowledgement of reported claims
- Reviewing claim reports and recommending settlement in line with policy liability and circumstances of loss
- Ensuring prompt processing for settlement on all fully documented and concluded claims and seeking approval for payment within the agreed timeframes and approval levels
- Consulting and advising on issues regarding claims management.
- Carrying out Insurance Risk Surveys fronted by Insurance Companies
- Implementing policy terms and conditions recommended by the surveyors for risk improvement
- Assisting in the annual tendering process for Insurance brokerage services and negotiate competitive premium rates with the successful firms
- Providing procedural advise to staff regarding insurance covers placed.
- Maintaining the underwriting register, records, and files.
- Reviewing and maintaining policy documents in the insurance department
- Implementing KenGen management policy on assets and manpower
- Drafting periodic status reports
- Ensuring implementation and compliance with relevant ISO standards and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with company safety policy and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
- Bachelors Degree in Insurance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in computer use and applications.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma , KCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
This job is responsible for operations and maintenance of power plants and their auxiliaries
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
The job holder will be responsible for the following duties.
- Carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on mechanical equipment
- Carrying out calibration of all mechanical monitoring equipment
- Installing, testing, and commissioning new or refurbished plant equipment and systems
- Carrying out regular safety inspections; interpreting technical drawings as per work requirement
- Carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the plant and auxiliaries
- Monitoring and regulating machine load, voltage, frequency, and dam reservoir levels.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- Must be a holder of O-level certificate with a mean score of C (plain) and at least a C- (Minus) and above in Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Diploma in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a final certificate from the national examining body(KNEC)
- Registration as a certified engineering technician with KETRB/EBK is mandatory.
- Proficiency in computer application.
- Experience in a production or electricity generating environment is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma , KCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
This job is responsible for operations and maintenance of power plants, and their auxiliaries. control room operations, electrical equipment maintenance, instrumentation and the power system protection.
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
The job holder will be responsible for the following duties.
- Carrying out scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on equipment
- Carrying out calibration of all monitoring equipment
- Installing, testing, and commissioning new or refurbished plant equipment and systems
- Carrying out regular safety inspections; interpreting technical drawings as per work requirement
- Carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the plant and auxiliaries
- Monitoring and regulating machine load, voltage, frequency, and dam reservoir levels.
- Liaison with National Control Center (NCC)
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- Must be a holder of O-level certificate with a mean score of C (plain) and at least a C- (Minus) and above in Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a final certificate from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Registration as a certified engineering technician with KETRB/EBK is mandatory.
- Proficiency in computer application skills.
- Experience in a production or electricity generating environment is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationDiploma , KCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
This job holder is responsible for maintenance of the transport fleet.
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
The job holder will be responsible for the following duties.
- Preparing work orders and summary maintenance reports of work done.
- Ensure vehicle availability is maintained at a consistently high level by prompt repairs and proper management of downtime.
- Ensure all purchases of motor vehicle spares are made as per Company guidelines and approved procedures.
- Carrying out diagnostics and troubleshooting of faults of the vehicles and auxiliaries
- Coordinating routine vehicle repair and maintenance activities and ensuring efficient coordination of all vehicle repairs in Company workshop and contracted garages to maintain high standards on all company vehicles.
- Constantly monitoring and improving the standard of housekeeping in company locations designated for motor vehicles /workshop.
- Maintaining an inventory, register of all transport workshop tools and equipment’s and making recommendation for new requirements/replacements to the Transport Maintenance Officer
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- Must be a holder of O-level certificate with a mean score of C (plain) and at least a C- (Minus) and above in Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and a final certificate from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Registration as a certified engineering technician with KETRB/EBK is mandatory.
- Hands-on experience in a motor vehicle maintenance set up is an added advantage.
- Knowledge in SAP PM module will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in computer application skills.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and service of geothermal/hydro/wind turbines and all the associated auxiliaries to sustain the operation of the power plant equipment. The job involves trouble shooting and ascertaining the causes of breakdowns and failures subsequently carrying out corrective and preventive actions.
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of power plant equipment, timely service, and repair of all auxiliary equipment for the efficient running of the plants.
- Attending to emergencies in respect of plant and machinery at any given time.
- Fabricating specific parts and components of plant and equipment.
- Operating plant equipment in times of emergencies
- Offering technical support in other power stations as per requests made.
- Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment including the lathe machine, motor vehicles and accessories.
- Ensuring safe work procedures/instructions are adhered to.
- Participating in plant inspection, technical defect diagnosis, repairs, and testing.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- O Level certificate with (minimum KCSE D+ (plus)) with Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Craft certificate in mechanical engineering or equivalent from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Experience in a production or electricity generating environment is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for repairs, maintenance, and service of geothermal/hydro/wind turbines and all the associated auxiliaries to sustain the operation of the power plant equipment. The job involves trouble shooting and ascertaining the causes of breakdowns and failures subsequently carrying out corrective and preventive actions.
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Routine maintenance of power plant equipment, timely service, and repair of all auxiliary equipment for the efficient running of the plants.
- Attending to emergencies in respect of plant and machinery at any given time.
- Fabricating specific parts and components of plant and equipment.
- Operating plant equipment in times of emergencies
- Offering technical support in other power stations as per requests made.
- Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment including the lathe machine, motor vehicles and accessories.
- Ensuring safe work procedures/instructions are adhered to.
- Participating in plant inspection, technical defect diagnosis, repairs, and testing.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- O Level certificate with (minimum KCSE D+ (plus)) with Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Craft certificate in electrical engineering or equivalent from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Experience in a production or electricity generating environment is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for repairs and maintenance of civil infrastructure.
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Assisting in interpreting civil drawings as per work requirement.
- Carrying out painting works; Carpentry; Masonry works; Plumbing works and steel fixing.
- Carrying out maintenance of fixtures and fittings
- Maintenance of the water pipeline.
- Carry out maintenance of recreational facilities.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- O Level certificate with (minimum KCSE D+ (plus) with Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Craft certificate in building technology or equivalent from the national examining body (KNEC)
- Hands on experience is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldEngineering / Technical 
Job Summary
The job holder is responsible for maintenance of motor vehicles
Job Description
Key duties and responsibilities:
- General repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and accessories
- Preparation and submission of summary maintenance reports of work done.
- Participating in Motor vehicles inspection, technical defect diagnosis, repairs and road testing.
- Making recommendations on the required motor vehicle spares for purposes of requisition /procurement.
- Ensuring proper housekeeping and waste disposal within the workshop.
- Ensuring proper usage and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.
- Ensuring safe work procedures/instructions are adhered to.
Educational Requirements Job Experience/Qualifications
- O Level certificate with (minimum KCSE D+ (plus)) with Mathematics and Physics subjects.
- Craft Certificate in Auto mechanical Engineering or equivalent from the national examining body (KNEC).
- Relevant work experience is an added advantage.
- Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
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