Kenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company’s key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and ...
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Manager, Safety, Health and Work Environment
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldSales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1992
This position will be reporting to the General Manager, Human Resource & Administration. The key duties and responsibilities will include;
- Implement strategies on safety, health and work environment.
- Advise management on provisions of safety, health & work environment requirements.
- Implement Electrical Safety Rules and codes of practice for compliance to safe working procedures.
- Facilitate periodic reviews of electrical safety rules, safety work procedures in line with corporate requirements.
- Promote compliance with the Electrical Safety Rules, Permits to work issuance protocols and adherence to the certification processes for Competency and Authorization classes for operations.
- Implement legal provisions related to safety, health & work environment.
- Promote a safe and healthy work environment companywide.
- Coordinate implement safety, health & work environment measures in the company.
- Organize and participate in assessment/authorization for system switching and working on the high voltage power system (for staff, contractors and other electricity sector agencies)
- Develop strategies to promote and implement a safety awareness culture in the company.
- Facilitate site safety inspections, equipment tests and calibration verifications in line with legal safety and health regulations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
- Facilitate safety, health & work environment training programmes.
- Nurture a positive relationships with external organisations/agencies on matters of safety, health & work environment.
- Develop and implement emergency procedures and disaster preparedness on safety & work environment in the company.
- Participate in accident/incident investigations based on Regulatory requirements and implementation of preventative actions and other compliance requirements.
- Enforce field audit, statutory environment, safety and health audits, inspections and monitoring compliance to safety standards, adherence to safety procedures and statutory requirements
- Promote Environmental sustainability initiatives
- Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, environmental monitoring for ongoing projects to ensure compliance with environmental management plan in line with Environmental Management laws;
- In depth knowledge of the OSHA Act and regulations.
Appointment Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution
- Advanced Training in Safety, Health & Work Environment
- Registration with DOSHS or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Ten (10) years’ working experience; five (5) of which should be in a supervisory role preferably in Safety Health & Work Environment
- Basic competency and authorization classes for electrical safety
- Understanding of Company business and operational processes
- Leadership skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Drive for results and achievement
- High levels of Integrity and Ethics
- Business Insight
- Strategic Thinker
- Problem solving
- Customer Focus
- 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.
Method of Application
Interested persons should submit their applications online through visiting Kenya Power website on . Attach detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials. Please note that we may use this information to conduct background verification during the recruitment process. Quote the title of the position you are applying for and include your mobile telephone contact and email address and to be received not later than Friday , 24th January 2025
Only candidates offered employment shall present the following clearance certificates;
- Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
